Fire Prevention

Areas of Responsibility

• Fire Investigations
• Fire Prevention
• Community Outreach Programs

The Special Operations Command, comprised of Fire Prevention and Investigations and Public Affairs, is responsible for enforcement of fire, explosives, life safety laws and codes, project coordination, and abatement of special hazards; and provision of community outreach, educational programs and public information about the Fire/EMS Department to citizens, residents and visitors of Prince George ’s County.

Goal

To provide the highest quality service to the citizens, residents and visitors of Prince George’s County through various means of community outreach programs and initiatives, cutting-edge technology, and state-of-the-art equipment, we resolve to respond to and mitigate: special incidents (involving homeland security/terrorism, bombs/bomb threats, and special events); all fire related code enforcement and building inspections; investigation and abatement of fire and explosives incidents; and fire/injury prevention outreach initiatives throughout Prince George’s County.

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