DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY

The multi-faceted mission of the Division of Fire Safety is to protect the public and the fire service with coordinated efforts in code enforcement, fire service training, public education, hazardous materials and incident investigation thereby reducing the loss of life and property due to fire and other emergencies in the State of Vermont.

The Division of Fire Safety provides a number of services related to the safety of residents and guests of the State. The Division has four regional offices located in: Barre, Rutland, Springfield and Williston, the Vermont Fire Academy and training site located in Pittsford, and the Main Office located in Berlin.

Each regional office provides review of construction documents, permitting, inspections, safety education and training, data management, product or site investigation and response to emergencies.

The Fire Academy provides training, certification, data management and training resources for the fire service, and support of the Fire Service Training Council.

The main office provides support for the regional offices, the Fire Academy, and the State Hazmat Team. The main office is also involved with data management for the National Fire Incident Reporting System, certification of technically qualified people for specialty trades, technical assistance, appeals, administrative orders and penalties, fire safety education, technical training, public outreach and support for the Access Board.

REMEMBER - SMOKE, CO DETECTORS AND FIRE SPRINKLERS SAVE LIVES

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Follow this link for more heating fire safety from the U.S. Fire Administration.

Photograph of the Director, John Wood, Jr.

Change your Clock - Change your Battery
November 2, 2008

Division of Fire Safety Monthly Newsletters
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Governor Douglas signs Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week - 2008
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2007 FIRE DEATHS
There were 8 fire related deaths in 2007.
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1063 people were treated for fire or burn injuries at hospital emergency rooms in 2005.
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VT Fire Departments Responded to 39,926 Calls in 2007.
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A Total of 3,431
Firefighters Attended
Fire Academy Training in 2007

Vermont Department of Public Safety | Division of Fire Safety | Telephone: 802.479.7561
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