Nebraska § 14-702 - Fire department; officers, employees; appointment; criminal history record information check.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 14-702 — Fire department; officers, employees; appointment; criminal history record information check., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-702. Fire department; officers, employees; appointment; criminal history record information check.
The city council of a city of the metropolitan class shall employ a chief of the fire department and all other officers, firefighters, and assistants as may be proper and necessary for the effective service of the fire department to the extent and limit that the funds provided by the city council for that purpose will allow. Each fire department applicant shall, as a condition of employment, submit to the city a full set of his or her fingerprints along with written permission authorizing the city to forward the set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, through either the Nebraska State Patrol or the city police department, to facilitate a check of his or her criminal history record information by the Identification Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The fingerprint check provided for in this section shall be solely for the purpose of confirming information provided by the fire department applicant.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 14-702
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 14-702 cover?
Section 14-702 ("Fire department; officers, employees; appointment; criminal history record information check.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 14-702?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 14-702" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nebraska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nebraska attorney.
How does Nebraska § 14-702 apply to my situation?
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