What Does Fire Prevention Mean?
Fire prevention relates to the goal of educating members of workplaces and the public in taking proactive steps to prevent fires from starting and to reduce the harmful impact of fires.
Fire prevention relates to the goal of educating members of workplaces and the public in taking proactive steps to prevent fires from starting and to reduce the harmful impact of fires.
While fire prevention is the primary task of fire departments, many departments have a Fire Prevention Officer who is tasked with educating the community regarding fire safety. The Fire Prevention Division conducts building inspections to make sure they are compliant with safety codes.
Fire prevention education encompasses the following key messages: