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Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, Seventh Ed.© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
INTRODUCTION TO FIRE PREVENTIONSeventh Edition • James C. Robertson
Chapter 7
Organization and Administration of
Municipal Fire Prevention Units
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Overview
• Local– Primarily a local government responsibility
• State• Federal
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
The Place of Fire Prevention in Municipal Government
• Spelled out in the America Burning report– Local responsibility – Code enforcement should be carried out
locally– Municipal government responsible for
overall administration of government
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Small rural volunteer fire departments are often centers of community activity and play an important role in imparting fire prevention knowledge. (Photo: James C. Robertson)
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Charter Responsibilities
• Identifies fire protection as responsibility of municipality– Some more specific than others– Recent years have seen an expansion of
fire service rolls
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Fire Service Administration in Municipal Government
• Wide diversity of resources
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Fire Prevention Functions
• Fire safety education• Inspection• Code enforcement• Investigation to determine cause
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Fire alarm systems demand the attention of fire safety inspectors. (Photo: Morgantown, West Virginia, Fire Department)
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Fire Prevention Bureaus
• Large organizations– Full-time assignments to bureau
• One-member bureaus
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Generalists vs. Specialists
• Generalists– Smaller bureaus– Inspection– Plan review– Fire prevention
education• All done by
bureau members
• Specialists– Larger bureaus– Inspector may
specialize in occupancy type
– May not be efficient
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Sources of Conflict
• Working hours• Perception of less physical punishment• Use of department vehicle• Extent that prevention personnel are in
public eye
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Intensive Inspection Program
• Block inspection– Company-level inspection
• Tactical inspection unit– Task group of inspector focusing on
increased fire areas• Focused area inspection
– Addressing issues that need to be corrected and halting deterioration
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Structure
• Suitable quarters• Communications
– Within department– With public– Hardware needed
• Working hours/schedule
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Sample Department Programs
• Asheville, North Carolina• Springfield, Illinois• Cincinnati, Ohio
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Fees for Service
• Inspection• Plan review• Permits
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
State Responsibilities
• State fire codes• Funding• State-run facilities
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Other Municipal Agencies
• Water department• Police department• Health department• Building department• Planning/zoning functions• Purchasing• Sanitation
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Other Municipal Agencies
• Utilities• Schools• Library• Judicial system• Others
Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e© 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
Summary
• Functions• Organization• Related agencies