Required plan review and approval of site, building, and fire protection system plans for new construction of commercial or assembly use buildings, multifamily apartments, and residential subdivisions.
Plan review and approval for tenant change and remodeling/renovation of existing commercial or assembly use buildings when required.
Issuance of required permits authorizing installation of all fire protection systems
Issuance of required Emergency Services Certificates of Occupancy
Review and approval of fire and life safety considerations related to special event permitting
Issuance of required fireworks display and blasting permits
Performing required fire and life safety inspections (50%, 80%, 100%, tenant change/C.O., annual, follow up, and complaint) of all commercial and assembly use structures
Consideration of rezoning and plat recording applications relating to Emergency Services impacts
Performing cause and origin investigations of fire incidents
Investigation and prosecution of arson incidents
COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION through public outreach providing both commercial and residential fire and life safety education programs, teaching CPR/first aid/stop the bleed/and AED use, child safety seat installation, and day care provider first aid
Performing requested residential fire hazard inspections and recommendations for improved safety
Providing free smoke detectors and installation for Dawson County residents
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