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SPARKS FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU

 
 
Mission Statement
"To save lives and protect property through fire prevention education, inspection, investigation and engineering efforts"
 
SEASONAL FIRE SAFETY TIPS TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE
 

FREE NEIGHBORHOOD SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION PROGRAM
FREE! CALL 775-353-2266 NOW TO REGISTER
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR YOUR FAMILY
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION TEAMS
Free T-shirt and Lunch Provided.  Call 775-353-4040 or Email mpeltier@cityofsparks.us
Any 3 dates: October 9, 2010; November 13, 2010; January 22, 2011 from 7:30am - 4:30pm
 


GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
June 26, 2010
 
The Sparks Fire Department would like to THANK all of the Businesses and Individuals that sponsored and/or donated items for the Project SAFE Golf Fundraiser.  Total revenue raised for our Project SAFE Residential Smoke Alarm Program was $8,500.00.



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAMS

 
PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM
This program involves educating adults and children in the aspects of fire safety. The Fire Prevention Bureau conducts this education in the schools and businesses using tools such as an interactive Fire Safety House and full-sized Fire Safety Trailer. Tours of the fire stations can also be scheduled through the Fire Prevention Bureau.
 
FIRE DEPARTMENT PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND OPEN HOUSE PHOTOS
 
YOUTH FIRESETTING INTERVENTION PROGRAM
This program provides assistance to children involved in using fire inappropriately. This is a fire awareness and prevention education program for juveniles and their adult caretakers, as well as referral, when appropriate, to counseling professionals.
 
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Fire safety inspections are conducted on all "new" developments and business tenant improvements within the city. Fire Safety inspections are also conducted on existing businesses using an annual Target Hazard Inspection Program. Fire inspectors will make every effort to work diligently with property managers to create a safe environment for their employees and customers.
FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
The fire department is authorized to investigate promptly the cause, origin and circumstances of each and every fire occurring in the City of Sparks involving loss of life or injury to a person or destruction of property. The department has trained individuals in the aspects of Arson Investigation.
 
FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEERING
The bureau reviews plans for all new developments, commercial and industrial buildings within the city. Requirements are established for developments utilizing the (adopted)International Fire Code, local Municipal Codes and nationally recognized standards to provide a high degree of life safety and property protection.
 
 
 
  
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