Prevention

The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District, in partnership with the community is committed to using all resources available to provide comprehensive public education and fire prevention programs for the protection of life and property.  Our Prevention Division consist of a Fire Marshal that oversees the Division, (2) Fire Prevention Officer 1's.  The Prevention Bureau also receives support from the Departments Information /Education Officer.

The duties of the Prevention Officers include:  business inspections, hazardous materials inspections, site plan review and plan checks, site visits, Fire Code permit issuance and code enforcement, enhancement of public safety and reduction of property loss through education, and emergency response to all risk incidents.

Other responsibilities include: working with the City of Carpinteria to create the city's Muti-Hazard Functional Plan and creation of the Districts Local Hazard Mitigation plan.