Bureau of Prevention

Information about the divisions within the Fire Department that work on fire prevention.

The Bureau of Prevention has four major divisions:

code enforcement
fire investigation
health & wellness
public education

The code enforcement division is responsible for enforcing provisions of the fire prevention ordinance, the commercial structure carbon monoxide detector ordinance, the residential structure carbon monoxide detector ordinance, the smoke detector ordinance, and the hazardous material ordinance.

Enforcement of these provisions is supported through many functions. Some of the functions include: fire protection system plan review; inspections of existing structures; review of applications for permit; and many others. These functions, as determined by the Fire Chief, are the minimal requirements to safeguard life, property, public welfare, and firefighter safety and health, from the hazards of fire and explosion.

For information pertaining to the following, please dial 314-289-1919 and follow the telephone prompts.

Fire protection systems or building site drawings, including plan review, acceptance test, or general information
Fire incident or fire investigation reports
Information pertaining to permits, including propane, flammable liquid storage tanks, blasting, or fireworks displays
Complaints
Fire safety education and fire extinguisher training
Fire code questions
Information concerning DSTEP

Staff

Fire Marshal - Deputy Chief Charles E. Coyle
Assistant Fire Marshal - Captain John Walk
Deputy Fire Marshal -- Captain Ray Daniels