Fire Prevention

Overview

The fire prevention section provides technical knowledge and expertise required to keep the school division at minimal risk to liability and property losses. The section also complies with myriad federal, state, and local fire, health, and safety codes that impact the school division.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety training to students involved in theater arts including electrical, carpentry, and fire safety
• Provide customized workshops, classes, and comprehensive testing and certification programs for theater students
• Conduct comprehensive inspections of school buildings, equipment, and sites
• Coordinate fire prevention activities with the Fire Marshal's office
• Initiate minor improvement work requests to correct safety deficiencies
• Develop emergency and disaster preparedness plans
• Develop and implement programs to assure system-wide compliance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Environmental Protection Agency regulations
• Manage inspections of all FCPS facilities to evaluate compliance with environmental and safety laws, regulations, and standards
• Develop employee-training programs designed to assure a safe and healthful work and learning environment

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Click here to view the FCPS Safety Manual > (pdf)

Click here for FCPS Safety Policies and Regulations >

Fire Safety in the Classroom
A review of rules and procedures to follow
to ensure every classroom is fire safe.

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