Question: How do I volunteer for the Cedar Hill Fire Protection District?
Answer: First you need to stop by the
office during regular business hours to pick up an application. Return the application after you have filled it out
completely along with your signed records check form. Your application will be reviewed and you will be interviewed.
The Board of Directors will make the final decision if you are selected as an eligible applicant. You then will be notified
if you have or have not been selected to become a member.
Answer: We are not currently
accepting applications for full time employment. When we are accepting applications the position will be advertised
in the local paper as well as on our website.
Answer: We like for you to call
the firehouse first. However we understand that we might not be there to answer your call. The burning regulations
for Missouri are controlled by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Click here for the link to their page. The basic regulations on open burning is that it is allowed
between September 16 to April 14 every year. Fires must not exceed 4 foot by 4 foot in size. Fires must not be
started until 10:00am and must be extinguished by 4:00pm. They must be attended at all times. They also may only
contain natural vegetation. Wind speeds should be below 15mph. Any violation of MoDNR regulations can bring a
fine up to $20,000.
Answer: All new residential
construction requires a permit. This includes new additions to an existing home and outbuildings over 10 feet by 10
feet in size. Please contact the Fire Marshal's office for information about new residential construction.
Answer: We currently do not perform inspections on existing residential construction.
Answer: If your business
is going to require a new building or if you will be remodeling an existing structure you will need to apply for a building
permit from the fire department. If you business is going in an existing structure you will need to apply for an occupancy
permit from the fire department. Please contact the Fire Marshal's office.
