The Fire Prevention Division's responsibilities are to enforce all Fire laws and ordinances; issue fire safety permits; investigate all fires, and forward appropriate reports to the State Fire Marshal; educate the public on fire prevention topics and techniques: Manage in-service fire company inspections; handle fire safety related citizen complaints; approve building plans relating to fire protection; and supervise the permit fee schedule and associated inspections. To deliver these services a staff exists consisting of one deputy chief, one lieutenant, and two firefighters who receive specialized training in fire prevention areas including oil burner regulations, tank truck inspections, and arson investigation. The goal of the Fire Prevention Division is to coordinate townwide fire prevention and fire inspection programs, in order to reduce the number of fires and resultant injuries. Deaths, and property loss.