Division of Fire Prevention

The Division of Fire Prevention is charged with the following general duties and responsibilities:

• The inspection of all buildings and premises except single-family dwellings.
• The review of plans, issuance of permits and subsequent inspections for new construction and alterations of all buildings except single-family dwellings, as well as for fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, extinguishing systems etc.
• Inspection, annually, of 24 categories of commercial establishments for operating permits.
• Investigation of fires and related incidents occurring in buildings, vehicles and vessels.
• Investigation of complaints alleging violations of Town Local Law.
• Mitigating, investigating and coordinating other agencies (Fire Department, Police Department, NYS DEC, SC Health, etc.) in hazardous materials incidents.
• Examination of abandoned tanks, drums, etc. found along roadways and public property prior to removal by Waste Management or NYS DEC.
• Installation of tanks for LP Gas, combustible and flammable liquids at most premises.
• Testing for suitability of LP Gas workers.
• Public Education on fire safety, fire extinguisher use and similar subjects for various groups, service organizations, businesses, Town employees, Senior Citizens Clubs, schools, etc.
• A Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program to detect, evaluate and correct or refer to others, juveniles involved in starting fires.
• Operation of four heavy duty vehicles and their special equipment used for Haz Mat Incidents, emergency management, fire investigation, evacuations etc.
• Inspections of Carnivals and similar activities.