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Fire & Life Safety Services
Program Overview
Applicable Rules, Statutes and Fire and Life Safety Codes
Deputy State Fire Marshals
Health Care Facility Information
Competency Recognition Program
Training
Requesting Copies of Investigation Reports
Teachers Guide To Fire Safety
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
Program Overview
Fire & Life Safety Services conducts inspections, investigates fires, provides technical assistance to community organizations, industry associations and local fire and building officials on fire and life safety issues, and manages the juvenile firesetter intervention program.
 

Applicable Rules, Statutes and Fire and Life Safety Codes
Oregon Revised Statutes 476.020 through 476.610
 
Oregon Administrative Rules 837.039.0001 through 837.039.0110
 
Oregon Administrative Rules 837.040.0001 through 837.040.0140
 
Oregon Administrative Rules 837.041.0050
 
Oregon Administrative Rules 837.110.0005 through 837.110.0155
Deputy State Fire Marshals
Deputy state fire marshals...
  • Conduct statewide inspections of schools and correctional facilities, review building plans and provide code consultations. By state statute, a deputy state fire marshal may inspect any structure, except private residences.

  • Train and demonstrate on fire drills and correct use of fire extinguishers at public events, safety fairs, classes and other community events.
     
  • Conduct fire investigations to determine the origin and the cause of fires, and to determine if the fire was the result of carelessness or intent. Deputies also deliver presentations of investigation protocols and evidence preservation to members of the fire service statewide.
     
  • Deliver training to members of the fire service on basic fire investigation, scope of authority, and fire department access and water supply. Training with fire agencies fosters lines of communication and consistent practices among Oregon's fire officials.
     
  • Conduct federally mandated inspections in nursing homes, hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
     
  • Provide expertise to local jurisdictions, counties and state agencies on cases involving juvenile firesetters and assist juvenile justioce personnel in providing appropriate intervention resources.
 
 
Deputy State Fire Marshals
There are 18 deputy state fire marshals based strategically around the state.

Health Care Facility Information
Fire and Life Safety Practices Hospitals
 
Fire and Life Safety Practices Nursing Homes and Hospice Facilities 
These manuals provide health care facilities with common recommended practices and suggested procedures to maintain a reasonable level of fire and life safety.

Emergency Preparedness Plan Checklist for Licensed Care Facilities in Oregon
This checklist is provided for facilities to use in creating and/or evauating their plans. The content is based on the currently adopted regulations in Oregon and reflect both health and safety aspects of plans.

Competency Recognition Program
  Competency Recognition Program

Training
Fire and Life Safety Services provides training to the Oregon Fire Service based on state and national standards to include:
Fire & Life Safety Awareness I
Fire & Life Safety Awareness II
Company Inspector
Company Inspector "Train-the-Trainer"
Fire Investigation

Requesting Copies of Investigation Reports
A request for copies of a fire report or a copy or an investigation report must be in writing using an  Information Request Form.
 
The fees involved are based on Oregon Revised Statute 192.440 (3) which allows a public body to establish fees for production of public records. Once an information request is received, a notice of fees required will be sent to the requestor.

Teachers Guide To Fire Safety
Teachers Guide to Fire Safety lists nine common classroom circumstances teachers need to be aware of to increase fire safety in their classrooms. The letter-sized, two-sided poster lists fire safety tips for classroom and hallway displays, heating devices for classroom pets, storage of recycling and other materials, exit corridors, extension cords, electrical appliances and fire safety issues during special activites or events. The reverse side of the poster contains contact information for each deputy state fire marshal. For more information, contact Connie Dalke at 503-934-8204.
 
Teachers Guide to Fire Safety flier 

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention 

 
Page updated: November 26, 2008

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