"Reproduced from NFPA's Fire Prevention Week Web site, www.firepreventionweek.org . ©2009 NFPA."

Create a Home Fire Escape Plan

The Fire Safety Division addresses employee safety, training, policies and other concerns regarding Fire Safety and Life Safety.

• Fire Code Compliance - Liaison with Durham Fire Marshal for compliance with the State Fire Code.
• Fire and Life Safety - Programs involving testing of fire alarm systems, means of egress, safety inspections, planning and site inspections of renovations, and personnel understanding of fire safety procedures.
• Fire Suppression - Periodic testing and monitoring of all fire suppression equipment including fire extinguishers.
• Fire Hazard Abatement - An audit program to reduce fire hazards by assuring appropriate storage of flammable chemicals, good housekeeping and prudent fire prevention practices.

Our guiding principals are:

• Pride in our work
• Respect for all individuals
• Responsibility
• Accountability