The Fire Prevention Division, also known as the Fire Marshal’s Office, is responsible for the prevention of fires and fire safety throughout the City of Oceanside.  This is accomplished through:

• 24 hour, 365 day a year arson and fire investigation services
• Community education
• The fire inspection program
• Enforcing fire and life safety codes
• Hazardous Material regulation
• Fire incident reporting
• Vegetation management
• Construction plan review
• Special event review
• Fire Safety Booth at Harbor Days
• Coordinating Station Tours
• Planning 4th of July events
• Holding OFD Open House
• Smoke Detector Program
• Ironman Triathlon Public Safety

Through these extensive activities, fire prevention fulfills the fire departments mission of protecting threats to life, the environment, and property.

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