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- 1. INTRODUCTION TO FIRE PREVENTION Seventh Edition • James C. Robertson Chapter 7 Organization and Administration of Municipal Fire Prevention Units Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, Seventh Ed. © 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
- 2. 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. 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
- 6. 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
- 7. 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
- 8. 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
- 9. 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
- 10. Generalists vs. Specialists • Generalists • Specialists – Smaller bureaus – Larger bureaus – Inspection – Inspector may – Plan review specialize in – Fire prevention occupancy type education – May not be • All done by efficient bureau members Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e © 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
- 11. 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
- 12. 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
- 13. 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
- 14. 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
- 15. Fees for Service • Inspection • Plan review • Permits Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e © 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ
- 16. 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
- 17. 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
- 18. 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
- 19. Summary • Functions • Organization • Related agencies Robertson, Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e © 2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ