What services does the WFD provide?
The WFD, as in many fire departments, is divided into two primary service divisions. The Operations Division responds to fire, medical, hazardous materials, and rescue emergencies to protect life and property. The WFD also responds to natural and man-made disasters to protect life and property. In essence the WFD responds to any and all 9-1-1 emergency calls that do not require law enforcement action. Firefighters provide public education and conduct business and mercantile inspections for fire and life safety issues. The second division is the Fire Prevention Bureau (FPB) which provides technical guidance during development planning, provides plan checking services on new construction and remodel projects, and conducts inspections of assembly, school, multi-family residence, and significant commercial occupancies all to be sure fire and life safety issues are being adhered to. The FPB provides plan check and inspection services, by contract, for all residential and commercial construc
