Fire Prevention and Education

The Riverside Fire is staffed with one full time Fire Inspector and supplemented with other Riverside Fire employees on an as needed basis for events and projects. The division is responsible for program development and oversight of components of fire prevention which are: new commercial construction inspections for commercial properties in Riverside, life safety plan reviews on new commercial projects for the above listed area, fire investigations, oversight of fire inspections of all commercial properties within district boundaries, and public education in fire / life safety topics.

Fire Prevention Programs:
Public education coordination and delivery is the largest component of the division. Programs offered are tours of the fire stations and on-site demonstrations, presentations for adult groups, smoke detector instillation, and large events like the BLAST and Riverfest.

In 2010 all members of Riverside Fire combined to conduct more than 134 specific public education/community relations events, interacting with more than 6000 children and 5000 adults.

The fire and life safety inspections of all businesses, churches, and schools are the second largest responsibility and are done on an different rotations, with target hazards–those with an identified high fire hazard or large occupant safety concern–inspected every year. In 2010, approximately 300 businesses, schools, and churches were inspected by members of the division and station crews. Violations to fire and life safety concerns are noted and the owner is required to make corrections necessary to comply with applicable fire codes.

If you are interested in learning more about fire safety and prevention, our public education programs, or want to schedule a station tour, you may contact Riverside Fire at 372-9211 or email us at Fireprevention [at] riversidemo [dot] com

Division Components:

• Public Education
• Fire Inspections
• Building Construction Inspections
• Fire Investigations

Fire Prevention Staff:
Keith Payne
Assistant Fire Marshal/Inspector