Fire Safety Management Division
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Fire Marshal Frank Bass |
The Fire Safety Management Division of the Lakeland Fire Department focuses its efforts on prevention. This division operates within the City limits to enforce fire and life safety code, to develop and present fire and life safety educational programs, to review construction plans with regard to fire and life safety, and to investigate the cause of fires.
The goals of the Fire Safety Management Division are:
• To reduce the likelihood of fire emergencies.
• Prevent the loss of property and personal injuries from fires.
• Contribute to the safety of the citizens of Lakeland.
The Fire Safety Management Division is committed to making Lakeland a fire-safe place to work and live. |
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Inspector Anthony Parrish |
Enforcement
Enforcing life safety codes is accomplished through the Fire Safety Inspection Program. Each year the Fire Safety Management Division inspects all commercial businesses, excluding State and Federal property, and multi-family residences within the City limits to eliminate hazards which contribute to the risk of fire or injury. Our goal is to provide inspections where human occupancy is the greatest, and in areas with substantial hazards. It is essential that the means of egress and other safeguards, including the building's features of fire protection systems and fire protection equipment, are maintained.
All forms needed for inspections and permits are available on the Downloadable Forms page. |
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Public Education Officer Cheryl Edwards |
Education
Education is a key component of the division's prevention efforts. It is imperative that the citizen's of Lakeland know how to prevent fires from occuring and how to correctly respond if they are faced with a fire or other emergency. Fire and life safety educational programs are developed to meet the needs of our community and are presented year round. |
Inspector David Bivens |
Engineering
The Fire Safety Management Division reviews plans for all new construction and renovations within the City limits to ensure code compliance. Site plans are also checked to make sure the department has the ability to gain access to buildings on site and have the proper water supply.
All forms needed for plans review are available on the Downloadable Forms page. |
Investigator John McGrath |
Fire Investigation
Investigating the cause and origin of fires aids in fire prevention efforts by indicating problem areas that may require corrective educational efforts, inspection emphasis, or legislation. The department's investigative team are all sworn police officers with full arrest powers. They investigate all supicious and intentionally-set fires within the City.
The form needed to request a copy of a fire report is available on the Downloadable Forms page. |
Our office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding observed holidays. We are located at 701 E. Main Street, in the Fire Administration Building.
Telephone (863)834-8201 Fax (863)834-8222 E-mail FSM@lakelandgov.net |
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