FIRE PREVENTION
Function
The Bureau of Fire Prevention (BOFP) currently has six staff members: The Fire Marshal (Deputy Fire Chief
of Administrative Services), Assistant Fire Marshal (Captain), three Deputy Fire Marshals (Lieutenant), one
Administrative Assistant, and one part-time Inspector. The Bureau of Fire Prevention is responsible for
the protection of life and property from fire, explosion and/or other related hazards through the
enforcement of adopted fire codes and standards.
Major Goals & Objectives (FY 2027)
1. Reclassification of the Fire Prevention Captain to Fire Prevention Division Chief
• Reclassification to reinstitute the rank of Division Chief to Fire Prevention which aligns
with the responsibilities and span of control of the position.
2. Ensure the safety of building occupants by building upon the current fire/life safety inspection
program
• Focus on existing commercial occupancy inspections, prioritizing assembly & industrial
• Expand remote inspection program for additional inspection types where possible
• New Pre-incident plan program roll-out and follow-up
3. Ensure origin and cause investigation documentation meets NFPA 921 and Smyrna Police policy
• Review evidence inventory and storage – process through all retained evidence
4. Streamline administrative fire prevention processes to enhance operations
• False Alarm Reduction Program implementation (continued)
• Review/update Fire Marshal website content (continued)
• Maintenance of policies/procedures - Lexipol
• Review/update Fire Prevention ordinances
5. Enhance expertise and leadership in fire safety by continuously updating knowledge on current
fire prevention technologies and regulations
• Evidence Collection Technician credentials for staff through the IAAI
• Fire Marshal credential through CPSE
• Receive NFPA 1730 standard training
Performance Measures
• Tracking the number of:
• False fire alarms
• Inspections performed by type
• Fire investigations conducted
• Plans review requests by type
• Certificates of Occupancies issued
• Number of fire safety contacts
• ISO rating schedule (CRR)
• Agency Accreditation self-assessment
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