Fire Prevention Mission

Prevent Educate Investigate

Primary Responsibilities

The Fire Prevention Bureau is staffed by a Division Chief & 4 full-time Inspectors whose primary responsibilities include:

Public Education

• Schools (Annual Fire Prevention Show)
• "Fire House" Band
• Juvenile Fire Setter Education Program
• Through Media (print, radio, and TV)
• Free Smoke Detector "Early Alert Program"
• Community "Outreach" Events, such as: 
  • Safety Fairs 
  • Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair
  • Various Others

· Building and Fire Code Enforcement for Existing Commercial Buildings

· Plan Review and Inspections of New Construction Projects

· Liaison to Engineer Dept. (meet with building owners/architects/contractors)

• Review Building, Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, Kitchen Hood Plans
• Conduct Building Inspections from beginning to end of project
• Conduct Pre-Design and Pre-Construction Meetings with Architects and Contractors
• Conduct/Supervise Hydrant Flow Tests

· Fire and Explosion Investigations

• Work in close proximity with federal, state and local law enforcement and the prosecutor's office in arson investigations.
• Work closely with private insurance investigators on all cases.
• Work in partnership with LPD Detectives and the Prosecutor's Office in Arson Cases.

· Additional Administrative Duties include, but not limited to:

• Grant Funding
• Continued Education and Training for Staff
• Recruit and firefighter training ( as assigned by Training Division)
• Assist Company Officers with Pre-plans in Complex Structures
• ISO Rating for department