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1. How do I obtain a burn permit?

A burn permit may be obtained through the Ponca City Fire Marshal’s office, which is located at the Number One Fire Station at 516 East Grand Avenue. Persons who conduct open burning in accordance with the Ponca City Fire Department and Department of Environmental Quality guidelines are not exempt or excused from consequences, damages, or injuries that may result from such conduct, nor are they exempt or excused from complying with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and orders.

2. Are fireworks permitted within the City limits of Ponca City?

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, to store, to offer for sale, to expose for sale, to sell at retail, or to use and/or explode any fireworks. Exception: The use of fireworks for display is allowed as set forth in the fireworks permit process. Fireworks permits are required to conduct a fireworks display. Permit application shall be made not less than 15 days prior to the scheduled date of the display. The permit application shall include:

• A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held, showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged
• The lines behind which the audience will be restrained
• The location of buildings, highways, and other lines of communication
• The location of nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines, and other overhead obstructions

At the time of permit application, the fire chief shall be consulted regarding requirements for standby fire apparatus. Fireworks display permits are required to be in the possession of the operator at the time of the display and are not transferable to any other person or location.

3. What is the response area for Fire?

The primary response area for fire services is 19.3 square miles within the Ponca City limits and 64 square miles of rural area in Kay County.  Last year, the PCFD responded to 821 calls related to fire, rescue, and other resident requests for assistance, a 10 percent decrease from the previous year.