Fire
Prevention and Public Education, has the responsibility of
accomplishing several objectives. The primary objectives are as
follows:
• prevention of fires
• elimination of fire and life safety hazards in buildings
• review of site and development plans for new developments
• review of building plans for new construction
• maintenance of fire protection equipment and systems
• enforcement of the basic building regulations of the State
Fire Marshal as they apply to Sarasota County, and
• dedication to enhancing public education in fire safety and
creating a more business friendly community.
The annual average statistics for Fire Prevention staff area as
follows:
Annual inspections 2,500
Fire alarm follow-ups 2,500
Site and development review 500
Building plan / safety systems review 1,100
Public education training contacts 25,000
Home Fire Escape Plan Document
Team Up For Fire Safety - Smoke
Detector Program
Smoke detection is the first line of defense for our
constituency in giving early warning that a smoke or fire
condition exists within their homes. As we continue to work
towards a fire safe community and helping those in need of a
smoke detector for their home, the Fire Prevention Bureau along
with the Suppression Division have been very proactive with the
fire department’s Smoke Detector Program.
During the past few years, over 250 smoke detectors have been
installed by fire department personnel upon request of a
homeowner or tenant. In addition to installing the detector, we
provide the opportunity for a home safety inspection. We are
always available to answer questions or hear concerns about fire
and life safety issues.
National Fire Prevention Week
The history of the National Fire Prevention Week has its roots
in the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on October 9, 1871.
Our annual October event gives the community the opportunity to
meet the Sarasota County Emergency Services personnel. Every
year approximately 2500 + friends and family attend. The
opportunity for some hands on training and fun appeals to
everyone involved.
As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth
a pound of cure.” Truer words were never spoken when it comes to
Fire Prevention. Among the many measures that can be taken to
reduce fire loss, burns, and accidental injury perhaps none is
more important than that of fire prevention education.
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