Fire Prevention

Fire prevention is the first line of firefighting. It is the most effective, the most efficient, the least painful, and the least expensive.

Fire Safety Education is the cornerstone of prevention. Most people who have died as a result of fire were dead before a call for help was ever transmitted. Responding Firefighters, no matter how well trained and equipped, could not have saved them. But they could have easily saved themselves by prevention and proper immediate action.

We have provided instruction to more than 30,000 children since the inception of the Fire & Life Safety Division. Each of these children needs to know and practice Fire Safety and Burn Prevention. Our Fire Safety and Burn Prevention Program includes: smoke house, fire safety and burn prevention, stop-drop and roll, exit drills in the home (EDITH), fire station tours, apparatus demonstrations, friendly Firefighter, presentations on fall prevention, CPR and first aid, fire extinguisher use, proper placement and functioning of fire and smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and home inspections. These services are available to the community and schools, pre-school, day care centers, church and civic groups, scouting organizations, and special events.

The Fire Marshal conducts plan reviews and inspections of commercial and industrial buildings, and investigates fires as needed. Shift personnel also conduct annual inspections of businesses and preplanning.  Requirements are based upon the International Building and Fire Codes and the National Fire Protection Association Standards.

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