Fire Prevention encompasses all the means used by the Portsmouth Fire Department to decrease the incidence of uncontrolled fire. It is a less expensive and more effective way of accomplishing the objectives of the fire service.

The Bureau of Fire Prevention utilizes:

• Code Enforcement
• Education
• Fire Investigations
• Inspections and Plan Reviews
• Fire Safety Programs

Resources

• 2007 Ohio Fire Code
• U.S. Fire Administration for Kids
• Smokey the Bear
• Sparky the Fire Dog