FIRE PREVENTION/INVESTIGATION
 

Inspections: Huntsville Fire Prevention (HFP) officers conduct more than 6,000 maintenance inspections annually of existing and new structures.

Fire Code Enforcement: Upon inspections, it is the responsibility of the officer to enforce fire codes.

Fire Investigations: HFP officers investigate approximately 250 fires per year.

Fire Reports: Fire Reports are made available to citizens upon request.

Plans Review for New Construction: HFP officers routinely review 375 new construction plans per year.

Fire Safety Inspections: Fire Safety Inspections are performed on commercial buildings to include weekends and night inspections of nightclubs and restaurants.

Evacuation Planning: HFP officers assist in the development of evacuation plans for fire emergencies.

Fire Safety Classes: HFP conducts 150 fire safety classes per year.

Home Safety Checks: Upon request, an HFP officer will conduct home safety checks.

C.E.R.T.: This department is involved in the implication of this program which was developed by the Department of Homeland Security to train communities in basic emergency techniques.

For more information on any of the services that our Prevention division offers please contact us at 427-5150