Fire Prevention Overview

The Prevention and Community Analysis Department seeks to prevent the incidence of hostile fires and other emergencies that pose a threat to the lives and property of Georgetown residents. The department is responsible for the abatement of fire hazards and nuisances through inspections and code enforcement, public fire education programs, and investigates fire cause and criminal arson.

The department provides critical analytical data concerning Fire Services logistics involving public safety facility locations, fire station design and construction, traffic flows, emergency vehicle access, response times, and infrastructure needs and requirements.