Fire Prevention Bureau

Mission

The Fire Prevention Bureaus (FPB), under the direction of the Fire Marshal, is comprised of Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Division. The mission of the Fire Prevention Bureau is to protect lives and property by reducing the factors that contribute to fires and environmental emergencies.

General responsibilities of the Bureau are noted below.

Fire Prevention Division

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Interpret, review, and apply laws related to fire safety.
Conduct fire prevention inspections (high-rise and institutional buildings, public schools, educational facilities, and large residential complexes).
Identify code violations and enforce code compliance.
Respond to and address fire hazard complaints.
Oversee Community Care Licensing (Day-Care facilities) program.
Provide fire safety education and training to Fremont businesses.
Administer Weed and Vegetation Management Program (undeveloped parcels / open lots and fields)
- For information on Minimum Abatement Standards, click here.

Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Division

Inspect Fremont facilities that use, store, and handle hazardous materials;
Conduct inspections related to:
- Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP)
- California Accidental Release Program (CAL-ARP)
- Underground Storage Tank (UST)
- Hazardous waste generators / On-site hazardous waste treatment (Tiered Permit)
Address HazMat code violations and enforce compliance.
Investigate and address complaints related to HazMat releases and spills.
Monitor compliance of local businesses related to Federal, State, Local hazmat codes, ordinances, and regulations.