Bureau of Prevention

Services and Functions:

arrowUse of Propane!!!

arrowInspections
arrowFire Suppression, Detection & Alarm System Plan Review
arrowPermit Process

arrowApplication for Permit and Certification
arrowFire Safety Information

The Bureau of Prevention has four major divisions; code enforcement, fire investigation, health & wellness, and public education. The code enforcement division is responsible for enforcing provisions of; the fire prevention ordinance, the commercial structure carbon monoxide detector ordinance, the residential structure carbon monoxide detector ordinance, the smoke detector ordinance, and the hazardous material ordinance. Enforcement of these provisions is supported through the many functions. Some of the functions include: fire protection system plan review; inspection of existing structures; review of applications for permit; and many others. These functions, as determined by the Fire Chief, are the minimal requirements to safeguard life, property, public welfare, and firefighter safety and health, from the hazards of fire and explosion.

LOOK!!! For information pertaining to the following, please dial 289-1919 and follow the telephone prompts.

  • fire protection systems or building site drawings, including plan review, acceptance tests, or general information
  • fire incident or fire investigation reports
  • information pertaining to permits, including propane, flammable liquid storage tanks, blasting, or fireworks displays
  • complaints
  • fire safety education and fire extinguisher training
  • fire code questions
  • information concerning DSTEP

Fire Marshal - Deputy Chief Charles E. Coyle

Deputy Fire Marshal - Captain Baron Ross

Assistant Fire Marshal - Captain John Walk

 

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