The fire prevention division encompasses all educational and code enforcement activities, and also includes suspicious fire investigations. One career officer is permanently assigned as the Fire Prevention Officer, out of Station 2. The Fire Prevention Officer oversees all code enforcement activities, is directly responsible for all commercial inspections, and also serves as the department's Arson Investigator. One career firefighter also assists with suspicious fires as an Assistant Arson Investigator. An additional career officer serves as the S.A.F.E. (Student Awareness of Fire Education) Coordinator and handles all public educational activities. The on-duty Officer in Charge is responsible for all residential inspections. The Administrative Secretary or Officer in Charge, both located at Headquarters, are responsible for the issuing of all permits.