Fire Prevention Bureau

Purpose

Preventing fires from occurring in the first place is a continuing mission for the City of Waukesha Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau (FPB).

The FPB has many different responsibilities within the community. These activities include:

Administering a Juvenile Fire Setters Education (JFE) Program
Conducting plan reviews for:
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Sprinkler Systems
- Fire Suppression Systems
- Tank Removals
- Building Permits (handles the issuance of these as well)
- Planning Commission Items
Conducting routine fire prevention inspections of all the industries, businesses, schools, parks, rooming houses, and community-based residential facilities that call the City of Waukesha their home
Overseeing the inspection of multi-family dwellings (anything more than 2 families)
Conducting follow-up inspections for previous routine inspections that yielded multiple violations, or violations that are of grave concern
Conducting occupancy inspections with the Building Department
Giving fire safety speeches and presentations to community groups and individuals that request them. Complete and Submit the Pub Ed Request form (open the document in Acrobat before completing form).
Investigating fires in conjunction with the Waukesha Police Department
Researching, designing, implementing, administering, and reviewing various fire prevention education programs

Fire Prevention staff can be reached Monday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at (262) 524-3648.