The Fire Prevention Bureau insures that codes and ordinances affecting fire and life safety are conformed with; administers the permitting of various hazardous processes and storage; the Bureau staff develops and presents fire safety programs to the general public, conducts periodic building inspections, investigates complaints of potential fire hazards, and provides training to update department personnel of current standards and practices.


The Fire Prevention Bureau investigates fires of unknown, suspicious or incendiary origin, fires involving death or injury, explosions, false alarms, and hazardous materials incidents. The Bureau also maintains records and data pertaining to hazardous materials located in the city.

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