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"FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU"

The Fire Prevention Bureau is a Division of the Shawnee Fire Department and is headed by the Fire Marshal. It is staffed with three Fire Code Enforcement Officers who's principle functions are:

Fire Inspections

All commercial structures in Shawnee must comply with the adopted "BOCA National Fire Prevention Code." This code is used to ensure that all structures are built and maintained in a fire safe manner.

Fire Investigations

Every member of the Fire Prevention Bureau is a commissioned police officer. Their responsible to determine the origin      and cause of fires that could not be determined by suppression or result in fatalities, large monetary loss, or are suspicious. If a fire is deemed an arson the case will be pursued and guilty parties will be prosecuted through the District Attorney's Office.

Public Education

Educating the public about fire safety is perhaps the most important job we do. Our efforts to teach fire safety can be seen in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, day care facilities, businesses, civic groups, public events, and any other location where an audience can be found.

Plan Review

We review fire systems and new construction plans in conjunction with the building department. The review process enables the fire department to ensure that all fire and safety requirements are included in the construction of new facilities. Items such as proper exiting, use of fire resistive construction, location of fire hydrants, the installation of fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems will all be considered.

Oil & Gas Inspections

Oil & gas properties are inspected, licensed and monitored within the city limits. These same properties must meet requirements as set forth in EPA rules and regulations, state law and city ordinances. Inspections and permitting are conducted and all compliance issues are reported to the proper agency.