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Fire Prevention Division
The Fire Prevention Division (FPD) is staffed by experienced, full
time personnel. The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for a
wide range of activities that make the community a safer
place in which to work, shop, and live. These activities
include commercial plan reviews, fire safety inspections,
fire safety education and fire investigations. The FPD is charged with conducting fire and life
safety inspections to protect our community and the lives of
our citizens through enforcement of the laws and regulations
governing fire safety.
Commercial Plan Reviews
Commercial plan reviews are
performed on all construction projects in the City to ensure
requirements of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. The FPD reviews all site plans, commercial construction
plans, commercial remodels, fire protection plans,
plans for the installation of storage tanks and subdivision
plans prior to construction or installation. The goal is to identify
and correct problems while they can be easily and
inexpensively corrected. Members of the FPD performs inspections on projects frequently during the
construction phase.
Fire Safety Inspections
The FPD
conducts fire safety inspections throughout the year.
Pre-fire planning walkthroughs are also conducted by
in-service fire companies. A strong effort is made to have
every business in the city inspected on an annual basis by
either the FPD or an in service fire
company. The purpose of these inspections is to identify and
correct hazardous conditions before they cause a fire or
otherwise create a problem. These inspections are how we
help to ensure that properties are maintained, exit doors
are unlocked and operable and safety issues are addressed.
Fire Investigations
Fire investigations
are conducted by an on-call member of the FPD. All division members are trained in fire
investigation and evidence processing. The FPD conducts investigations into both criminal and
non-criminal fire causes and conditions. The fire
investigators work closely with the Rogers Police Department
Criminal Investigation Division.
Fire Safety Education
Fire Safety Education
is an important part of the overall duties assigned to the
FPD. The FPD
develops and coordinates a variety of public education and
training programs that are used in the community.
Firefighters conduct station tours of their stations, as
well as providing fire company tours and presenting
educational programs to pre-kindergarten classes through 4th
grade students.
Rogers is also home to one of the Arkansas
Children's Hospital Fire Safety Houses. The Fire Safety
House travels to public events and schools throughout the
year to educate children and parents about "home escape
Plans" in the event of a fire. The house provides a mobile
classroom environment that can't be duplicated. The safety
house is on of the Rogers Fire Departments most used and
visible tools when it comes to promoting fire safety. The
Fire Safety House is available by appointment to local business,
organizations, or other area fire departments.
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