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FIRE PREVENTION

Department at a Glance

The Fire Prevention Department consists of the Fire Marshal, four fire inspectors, and a records
manager/prevention coordinator. The general responsibilities include public education, fire inspection,
fire investigation, gas well inspections and emergency management. The department budget increased
19.57% in FY 2019-2020 due to a merit increase and the addition of the records manager position.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Proceed with the adoption and utilization of the 2018 International Fire Code with Local Amendments.

Objectives:
• Purchase 2018 IFC Code Documentation with NCTCOG local amendments.
• Train and educate Fire Prevention Staff in new codes and amendments.
• Revise and update department policies and procedures to coincide with the new codes and
amendments.

Goal 2
Streamline Fire Prevention Activities.

Objectives:
• Enhance the paperless process of fire safety inspections to maintain annual inspections of all
businesses within the city.
• Enhance plan review and permitting processes to provide improved customer service and
establish electronic plan review system.
• Improve processing of plans, inspections, permits by creating and utilizing on line services. This
will provide a quicker turn around for all prevention activities.

Goal 3
Establish an organizational structure within Fire Prevention.

Objectives:
• Establish a rank structure for prevention personnel that will reduce the span of control and
provide needed organizational structure.
• Cross train staff members in all areas of duties and responsibilities allowing for better support of
citizens, business owners, developers and other city staff.
• Establish training opportunities to assist with professional development, this will prepare
potential leaders for more responsibilities.

Performance Objectives

• Implement policies and procedures to comply with the 2018 International Fire Code with Local
Amendments.
• Streamline Fire Prevention activities and processes.
• Develop a formal organizational structure within the department.

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