Fire Prevention Bureau
Fire Prevention Bureau
The City of Ottumwa Fire Prevention Bureau is located at Fire Station #1, 201 N. Wapello St., Ottumwa, Iowa, 52501. Telephone 641-683-0666 or Fax 641-683-0663.
The Fire Prevention Bureau consists of the Chief Fire Inspector and three fire personnel that assist in the fire investigations. All other fire personnel participate in fire prevention programs.
The Fire Prevention Bureau conducts fire inspections in/for child day cares, health care facilities, schools, and commercial buildings for city and state licenses, general fire safety inspections, acceptance testing of fire protection systems, installation and removal of underground and above ground storage tanks.
Other duties include the handling of both citizen and Fire Department officer complaints, plan review for compliance to the 2006 International Fire Code, coordination of Knox Box installations, in-service training for the business community, general fire safety presentations and public education. The Fire Prevention Bureau also conducts fire investigations to determine fire cause.
To arrange for an inspection, test of fire protection systems or fire safety presentation, please call us at 641-683-0666 to schedule, or you can fax us at 641-683-0663.
The Ottumwa Fire Prevention Bureau also delivers presentations on fire safety to civic groups, schools, churches and other organizations.
- In-service training sessions are conducted for health care facilities
- Fire extinguisher training sessions are conducted upon request
- Holiday safety tip brochures are also available
Community Education
Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, and House Number Programs
The Fire Prevention Bureau can answer your questions on smoke detectors including what kind you should purchase, where to place them and how often the battery needs to be replaced. The Fire Department also offers a program where you can purchase a smoke detector for $10, house numbers for $1 a number, and a fire extinguisher for our cost and the Fire Department will install them at no charge. Also, families meeting low-income qualifications can acquire a smoke detector free and have it installed at no charge. For further information contact the Ottumwa Fire Department at 641-683-0666.
Fire Prevention Programs
The Fire Prevention Bureau provides numerous public service Fire Prevention Programs to the public. These programs include:
- Presentations on fire safety to civic groups, schools, churches and other organizations
- Fire extinguisher training sessions are conducted at local businesses upon request.
- Sparky the mascot dog visits local schools and day care centers to discuss fire safety.
You may contact the Fire prevention Bureau at 641-683-0666 or E-mail us for further information.
School Education Programs
The Fire Prevention Bureau has fire safety education programs available for all local schools. For the elementary student, Sparky the mascot dog can visit, for the middle school and senior high student, the Fire Prevention Bureau can provide a Fire Prevention Inspector to present a fire safety education program.
Please call the Fire Prevention Bureau at 641-683-0666 or E-mail us for further information or to set up an appointment.
Home Fire Safety Inspection
The Ottumwa Fire Prevention Bureau can assist you in identifying hidden home hazards upon request. If you would like a Fire Prevention Inspector to help with an inspection of your home, please phone the Fire Prevention Bureau at 641-683-0666.
Local Business Fire Prevention On-Site Training Services
The Fire Prevention Bureau conducts fire on-site training services for area businesses. They include but not limited to fire safety and evacuation in the work place.
Please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at 641-683-0666 for an appointment.
Health Care Facility On-Site Training Services
The Fire Prevention Bureau conducts fire on-site training services for health care facilities as well as area businesses. They include but are not limited to fire safety and evacuation in the work place.
Please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at 641-683-0666 for an appointment.