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FIRE PREVENTION

Department at a Glance

The Fire Prevention Department budget increased only 1.19% in FY 2018-2019 due to a merit increase
and a reduction in estimated overtime costs, vehicle parts and supplies and training. The department
consists of the Fire Marshal and four Fire Inspectors. The general responsibilities include public
education, fire inspection, fire investigation, gas well inspections and emergency management.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Request additional Fire Prevention Department staff.

Objectives:
• Add a dedicated Plans Examiner to address day-to-day completion of plan reviews and assist with
Fire Code recommendations as needed.
• Add one (1) additional inspector/investigator to enhance the department by allowing more
participation in inspections, investigations, community service events and public education.
• Re-establish the position of Assistant.

Goal 2
Streamline Fire Prevention Activities.

Objectives:
• Proceed with the adoption and use of the 2018 International Fire Code with Local Amendments.
• Enhance the paperless process of fire safety inspections to maintain annual inspections of all
businesses within the City and enhance plan review and permitting processes to provide improved
customer service.
• Obtain new software to be compatible with Fire Operations and Incident Management. Software
to contain all aspects of the Fire Prevention Department including establishing an electronic plan
review system.

Goal 3
Continue to provide current department staff with advanced training opportunities.

Objectives:
• Provide continuing education and training in all areas of fire prevention, including fire and arson
investigation, inspections, plan reviews and public education, in order to provide better services
to the citizens and customers of the City.
• Cross train staff members in all areas of duties and responsibilities allowing for better support of
citizens, business owners, developers and other city staff.

Performance Objectives

• Request additional prevention staff.
• Streamline Fire Prevention activities.
• Continue to provide current department staff with advanced training opportunities.

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