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PREVENTION
PROGRAMS
The
goal of Fire Prevention Bureau is to protect the lives and property of the
residents of the Fairview Fire District through public education and code
enforcement.
The Fire Prevention Bureau strives to reach its goals through many
avenues. For example,
 | Public Education Programs:
1. Safety and career
presentations in public and private schools.
2. Safety talks in
private sector businesses as well as community organizations.
3. Special projects
such as the "Safety Trailer", the "Learn Not to
Burn" Program, and a children's puppet show.
4. Assisting with
establishment and practice of emergency evacuation procedures. |
| Inspection and Code
Enforcement:
1. Plans review of
occupancies, new sprinkler systems, fire alarms, etc.
2. Inspections for
verification of code compliance items in homes, businesses, schools,
nursing homes, etc.
3. Investigation of
citizens complaints.
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Fire Prevention
Perhaps more important than fire fighting itself in many modern industrial countries is fire prevention. Firefighters
are trained in basic fire prevention methods, and fire companies are assigned inspection districts in which they attempt to prevent or correct unsafe conditions. Fire departments are charged with enforcement of the local fire prevention code and
the State of New York fire laws and regulations.
All commercial or multiple-dwelling buildings are inspected at regular intervals, and orders are issued for the correction of violations of fire laws. If necessary, court action is taken to compel compliance.
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