The Fire Marshal and two fire inspectors staff this section. This Section is responsible for the inspection of all businesses, schools, churches, day care centers, and many other structures open to the public. The staff also inspects apartment houses with three or more living units. The Section conducts approximately 1800 inspections per year. The staff of the Fire Prevention Section assists in the investigation of fires and is primarily responsible for the investigation of all incendiary fires.
Investigators receive on-going training and are certified by the State Fire Marshal.
All plans for new construction are reviewed to verify compliance with current fire codes and standards. Public Education Public fire education is one of the cornerstones of fire safety and through it, the number of fires and lives lost can be reduced. Seasonal and topical programs are presented throughout the year. Approximately 1100 children and 400 adults tour the facilities annually. Elementary school children in the U.S.D. 383 District are taught fire prevention each year.