Fire Prevention Division
The Fire Department utilizes a line battalion chief as a fire marshal to oversee the Fire Prevention Division. The full fire prevention program includes:
- Development, interpretation, and enforcement of codes
- Review of construction plans
- Testing of fire protection systems
- Abatement of identified hazards
- Educational programs for the public
A key component of this effort is
vegetation management (on both public and private lands) to minimize the effects of a wildland / urban interface fire, and resulting structural conflagration. A fire prevention officer provides code enforcement, specialized inspections, and coordination of the department’s line and staff prevention duties.