Prevention Division
A new Marshal in town
Last fall the department was given the approval to hire a full-time Fire Marshal. After a two month process of investigation, review and interviews the determination was made to hire Chris Ford.
Chris has 10 years of experience in the firefighting industry; originally from Logan, Utah; he relocated to Ammon in 1999 when he was hired by the INL Fire Department.
Services provided by the Fire Marshal's Office
- Fire Code Enforcement
- Fire/Arson Investigations
- Public Fire & Life Safety Education
- New Construction Inspections
- Site Development and Public Fire Safety Planning
- Training for Pre-incident Response
- Fire Suppression/Rescue Operations Duties
- Fire Prevention Periodic Inspections
Station tours and fire education requests
If you are interested in scheduling a station tour or would like to schedule a time for the firefighters to visit your facility please call our Prevention Office. Through our Community Education Program, our firefighters would like the opportunity to deliver our message to your group, no matter how big or small.
Please be safe at home!
You've heard of the dangers of placing electrical cords under carpets or rugs because of possible damage to the cords that may cause an electrical fire. Some studies now show that placing anything on top of a cord can cause a heat build-up, which can destroy the insulation on the cord and start a fire. Be careful not to pile clothing on top of a digital clock radio cord in the bedroom or laundry room. Don't stack utility rags on top of a retractable power cord left in your workshop. And watch out for bedding material that is rubbing up against electrical outlets in your children's bedrooms.
Address Coordination
WE CAN’T HELP YOU IF WE CAN’T FIND YOU!
If you, a family member, an employee, or customer needed emergency assistance, would firefighters or other emergency responders be able to find your exact location?
You’ve heard it before, but it’s true. every second counts in an emergency. Precious time is lost if your address is not posted so that it is visible from the street that accesses your home or business. The City of Ammon’s Fire Code requires that each structure, whether it is a home or business, have an address and that the address be visible from the street.
If you have any questions regarding the street numbers on buildings and related Fire Code address requirements, please contact Ammon Fire Marshal at 552-2487.
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