Fire Prevention Division

The Fire Prevention Division, located on the first floor of City Hall, is responsible for increasing the safety of the community through the prevention and reduction of fire losses and hazards through public education and enforcement of the California Fire Code.  Fire Prevention is also tasked with the investigation of fire cause and origin, regulation of hazardous materials storage and handling, and plan check review. 

The ultimate goal of the Fire Prevention Division is to safeguard the community from fire, life-safety and environmental hazards through a balance of education and enforcement.  The current staffing in the Fire Prevention Division consists of an Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, Firefighter/Inspector, Hazardous Materials Specialist, Fire Permit Technician/Secretary and a part-time Secretary.  In 2011, the Fire Prevention Division performed 1,165 fire – life safety inspections, 319 hazardous materials inspections, and 24 compliant inspections.