GFD Annual Report 2017 GFD Annual Report 2017 | Page 12

GRAPEVINE FIRE DEPARTMENT Annual Report 2017 Fire Prevention & Community Safety The Fire Prevention & Community Safety Division categorizes activities into three broad areas, fire prevention activities, fire inspection activities and fire investigations. Fire Prevention activities include inspections, plan review, safety consultations, public education efforts, addressing legal process matters, conducting referrals and training activities. Overall, fire prevention activity has increased 13.5% since last year. Also during FY 17, the department was successful in adopting the 2015 Fire Code. Fire Prevention Activities ACTIVITIES 2015-2016 2016-2017 Inspections 4,724 5,549 Plan Review 1,088 1,006 Consultations 213 235 Education 20 26 Legal 10 33 Referrals 18 23 Training 13 12 Investigations 34 14 6,120 6,948 Total Annual Report 2017 Page 12 of 23