Educating the public on how to prevent fires and what to do in the
event of fire is another of the many services we provide our citizens. Making sure our citizens are safe is our main goal. We
are staffed with full time Inspectors who make sure all the 2,800
commercial structures in the city follow the proper building codes and
requirements. They also go to schools with a
smoke trailer that simulates a smoke filled environment teaching
children how to get out of their home quickly and safely. Firefighter
familiarization is one of many presentations our Inspectors give to
show what a Firefighter will look like and sound like in full
firefighting turnout gear and air pack. This is done to ensure children that even though we look different and sound funny, we are there to help them.