Prevention Division
Assistant Chief John Dixon |
Battalion Chief Eric Michel |
The Fire Prevention Division provides oversight and support for the inspection of all new and existing business, code compliance, life safety plan review, fire safety/emergency preparedness education and fire investigation. Other services include issuing fire department permits, juvenile fire setter intervention, computer/media services, fire dispatch communications, record management systems and statistical analysis.
The Fire Prevention Division is staffed by an Assistant Chief, a Battalion Chief, 5 Fire Inspectors, and an Administrative Specialist II.
Fire Prevention provides fire and life safety material to all residents of Independence. They produce a fun and safe environment to teach children the importance of fire safety, and the knowledge for families to remain safe in their homes.
To contact the Fire Prevention Division call (816) 325-7121
Or by email at fireonline@indepmo.org