The Fire Prevention Division, under the direction of the Fire Marshal, includes the Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Inspectors and an Administrative Assistant. The Fire Prevention Division is the focal point of the fire department's efforts to minimize fire losses in our community. The purpose of the Fire Prevention Division is to promote fire and life safety through a professional balance of education, engineering and enforcement. The primary activities of the Fire Prevention Division are:

• Fire code enforcement
• Compliance inspections
• Plan checking services
• Fire cause investigations
• Public education
• Residential rental inspections

Relevant links:

• • Knoxbox
  • National Fire Protection Association
  • Office of the California State Fire Marshal's Office
  • Home Safety Information
  • United States Fire Administration
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • California Building and Safety Code
  • California Contractors State License Board
  • Burn Foundation