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Are burn permits required in the City of Abilene?: Normally, citizens are allowed to burn small piles of leaves or small limbs as long as the fire is out by sunset. Residents may obtain a burn permit by calling the Fire Department at 785-263-1121.

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1. Are burn permits required in the City of Abilene?: Normally, citizens are allowed to burn small piles of leaves or small limbs as long as the fire is out by sunset. Residents may obtain a burn permit by calling the Fire Department at 785-263-1121.

2. What is your average department response time?: Our average response time in the city is four minutes.

3. Does the Fire Department go on EMS calls?: In the case of a life threatening emergency, we will dispatch Dickinson County EMS to provide extra assistance. All of our on-duty personnel are trained to provide basic life support.