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“When you overhear from a Parkland doctor, ‘If I ever have a heart attack I hope I’m in Farmers Branch when it happens,’ you know you’re in capable hands with the FB Fire Department. Our Police Department is equally effective and highly visible. We have the deepest appreciation for the dedicated professionals we have looking out for us every hour of every day.”

– Ellen Toliver
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The Fire Department considers a prevented fire the ultimate fulfillment of its mission of protecting lives and property.

Prevention Overview

The Fire Prevention Division strives to prevent fires by:

In the unfortunate event of fire, the Fire Prevention Division is responsible for conducting the fire investigation that consists of determining fire cause and origin. If the fire is determined to be intentionally set, the investigator will file charges and make arrests through the criminal process.

When conducting inspections and plan review, the Fire Prevention officers utilize the 2006 International Fire Code along with all applicable National Fire Protection Association Codes, City Ordinance and Fire Department policies to ensure that each building meets the required fire and life safety standards.

The Fire Prevention Division also provides instruction on a variety of Fire and Life Safety Education topics, geared for people who live, work or go to school in Farmers Branch. For more information, please contact wendi [dot] kimpton [at] farmersbranch [dot] info (Wendi Kimpton )at 972.919.2650.