Fire & Building Department
The Fire/Rescue and Building Department works to protect the life and property of the community while providing supportive and preventive services that maintain the community standards.

This is achieved through the following divisions within the department:

Administration: headed by the Fire Chief, is responsible for providing management direction while overseeing the capital projects for department staff so they can save lives, protect property, and maintain community standards. This division provides the primary communication interface among the public, city administration, and the Fire/Rescue & Building Department.

Emergency & Health Operations: This division provides emergency, non-emergency, urgent care, and public health services to the residential and business community ensuring they enjoy a quality of life protected by a professional force adept at mitigating hazardous situations. This division is comprised of your Community Firefighters and EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians).

Standards & Safety Assurance: This division provides supportive and preventive services that maintain community and industry standards for department staff members, City residents, and the business community. They review and approve plans, inspect buildings and structures ensuring they meet City, State, and industry set codes. This division also includes the City's Fire Marshal who oversees Standards and Safety Assurances relating to fire prevention and safety within community businesses and homes.