The 9 member Prevention Division provides oversight and direction to the Fire Prevention Bureau, and the Wildland Fire Mitigation Program. The Office of Emergency Services is also a separate program under the Prevention Division.
To protect the lives and property of our residents by eliminating the potential causes of fire and improving the awareness of the public towards fire prevention and safety. This is accomplished through fire Code development and enforcement, new development plan checks, creation of hazard mitigation plans and providing support for Engine Company inspections.
Responsibilities include: