Residential Smoke Detector Program - The
goal of this program is to have a working smoke detector in each home within the city.
Through funding from a Community Development Block Grant, we can provide smoke detectors
and batteries at no cost to residents who qualify. In 2000, 155 smoke detectors and/or
batteries were installed by our crews.
Child Restraint Seat Protection Program -
The goal of this program is to educate child care givers (parents, grandparents,
babysitters, etc.) on the proper method to install child restraint seats in their vehicles
and how to insure that children are properly restrained in the event of vehicle accidents.
Education Programs - The Department's Public
Education Task Force focuses on fire and life safety for all ages. Classes are provided
throughout the community on topics ranging from fire prevention and injury prevention, to
fire extinguisher training and disaster preparedness. The Public Education Specialist
works closely with the area schools to facilitate delivery of fire and life safety
curriculum in the classrooms, in addition to supporting the juvenile firesetters
intervention program.
Fire Prevention: The Fire Marshal's Office
coordinates a number of activities related to fire prevention. These services include the
investigation of fires, preliminary license inspections, annual business inspections,
hydrant maintenance, pre-fire planning, and fire protection systems testing. In addition,
the Fire Marshal coordinates the juvenile firesetter intervention program.
Operations: - The Operations Division
employees conduct pre-fire planning & hydrant maintenance inspections related to fire
and hazard responses.
