The Division of Fire Prevention focuses on Community Risk Reduction on multiple fronts that include:
FIRE INSPECTIONS, FIRE INVESTIGATIONS, PUBLIC EDUCATION
The department also provides a Youth Fire Setter Program which is conducted by the members of the Prevention Division.
INSPECTIONS
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The Division of Fire Prevention is responsible for fire inspections of all commercial structures in the Washington Township/Avon area. Fire Marshal Carpenter and his team ensure that these structures meet the requirements set forth in the Indiana Fire & Building codes as well as all other adopted state and local fire codes. They also conduct a local plan review of all proposed buildings, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and special hazards systems prior to the start of construction projects in the community.
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INVESTIGATIONS
The Division of Fire Prevention investigates causes of all fires in the Washington Township/Avon area. Outside agencies can request assistance of our Prevent Division in conducting origin and cause fire investigations.
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LEVI CARPENTERDivision Chief of Fire Prevention
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Levi Carpenter is the current Fire Marshal with the Washington Township/Avon Fire Department. Levi has over twenty years of fire service experience. He was hired by WTAFD in 2005, where he began his career as a Fire Inspector. In 2007, Levi was promoted to Fire Marshal. Levi has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from Ivy Tech State College.
Levi is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator through National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators. |
Levi is currently responsible for overseeing fire inspections, and fire investigations for the department. Levi works alongside the Public Educator to manage the Youth Firesetting Program.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
do i need a fire protection permit?
what documents are required for a fire protection permit?
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You will need to completed a Fire Protection Permit Application, linked here:
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how do I calculate the number of fire alarm zones for a fire protection permit?
how do I order a knox box?
what are the open burning regulations for washington township/avon?
how do i request a fire report?
To acquire a Fire Report, you will need to complete the following "Request for Fire Report" document and submit it to our Division of Fire Prevention. Along with the completed form, you will need to submit a check payable to the Washington Township/Avon Fire Department in the amount of $5. Reports will be released as soon as they become available.
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