The Fire Prevention Division includes one Principal Fire Prevention Specialist and two Fire Prevention Specialists who are under the general direction of the Administrative Battalion Chief. The principal tasks of the Fire Prevention Division are to enhance and gain commitment for fire/life safety, environmental protection and reduce the risk to loss of life and property. These tasks are accomplished through an annual fire prevention inspection program for commercial and multi-residential buildings, the investigation of fires, technical plan reviews for all proposed construction, inspection activity of new construction and tenant improvements, and public education programs.

The Fire Prevention Division continuously reviews and studies new code requirements, new fire prevention technologies and new fire prevention techniques in order to execute the fire and life safety philosophy as established by the Deputy Chief and the Fire Chief.