Fire Prevention Staff

Fire Marshal

•    Oversees coordination, staffing, and operational functions of the Fire Prevention Bureau including:

•    Fire code enforcement

•    Public education

•    Fire investigations

•    Building inspections

•    Plans review for subdivisions, site developments, new construction and fire protection systems

Additional Responsibilities

•    Enforces adopted fire codes, ordinances and standards

•    Conducts technical plan review for subdivision development to address Fire Department concerns

•    Meets with citizen groups, organizations, contractors, architects, engineers and developers, as requested

•    Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Fire Prevention Bureau

•    Directs and coordinates the work plan for the Fire Prevention Bureau

•    Maintains records related to:

o    Fire losses

o    Inspections

o    Investigations

o    Fire deaths and injuries

•    Identifies resource and training needs for Fire Prevention Bureau personnel

Fire Prevention Inspector Responsibilities

•    Assist the Fire Marshal in Fire Prevention Bureau affairs

•    Conduct formal inspections of daycares, assisted living, and those that possess liquor licenses

•    Conduct formal inspections for business licensing

•    Assist the Fire Marshal with plans review to include building plans, fire sprinkler systems, and fire alarm systems.

•    Stand on call 24/7 for fire investigations