DIVISION of FIRE PREVENTION

OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the primary function of Division of Fire Prevention is to protect property and increase the level of fire safety for both the public and for firefighters. In that effort, the Division of Fire Prevention provides public education, fire investigations, plan reviews and inspections.

Personnel:

Fire Marshal:

Kelly Brooks
Phone: 303-403-5915
Cell: 720-201-5360

Deputy Fire Marshals:

Dan Hrouda, CFEI, Captain
Robert Sprenkle, CFEI, Chief Investigator
Phone: 303-403-5905
Pager: 303-203-0385

Community Interest Links:

General Fire Safety Information
Fire Pits
Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Plan Reviews and Inspections

The Division of Fire Prevention is responsible for performing all new construction plan and building reviews and inspections along with annual inspections of all existing commercial buildings within the fire district.  This includes:

• Construction Permits
• Operational Permits
• Safety Inspection Program

Fire Investigations

The Fire Investigation Bureau is responsible for identifying the cause and origin of all fire that occur within the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District to the best of its ability.  The Fire Investigation Bureau operates under the direction of two Deputy Fire Marshals and is located at Station 72.

Life Safety Education

The Division of Fire Prevention provides and promotes a variety of fire safety public education programs within the community in addition to participating in a wide variety of community oriented events.  This includes:

• Children Programs
• Adult Programs
• Engine ½