GOALS

The goal of the Fire Prevention Bureau (FPB) is to minimize the risk of life and property loss through proactive planning, awareness, and enforcement of safe fire practices. Citizens are served through a comprehensive program of inspection, fire investigations and public education.

The FPB strives to:

  • Demonstrate a commitment to the education and public welfare of the community of Galesburg in the areas of fire prevention, life safety, and hazard recognition.
  • Ensure new and existing occupancies within the City of Galesburg are in compliance with the adopted municipal fire code by consistently and professionally applying the code in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code.
  • Thoroughly investigate and determine fire causes in an effort to provide information for future fire prevention activities; cooperate with the Galesburg Police Department in the identification and prosecution of incendiary fires within the City of Galesburg.
  • Seek out and utilize community interaction opportunities to increase awareness and educate about fire safety, emergency medical skills, and how to minimize hazards to health and safety.
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