Welcome to the Rifle Fire Department Fire Prevention homepage. The Fire Prevention Chief is responsible for many types of inspections which include the inspection of new building projects, commercial tenant improvement and residential remodel projects, existing building occupancies, fire protection systems, weed abatement, and the review of building plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes. In addition, the Fire Prevention Division is responsible for reviewing and implementing ordinances and regulations pertaining to the control and prevention of fires. Please see the Fire Permit documents.

Did you know...

Fire is the largest single cause of property loss in the United States. In the last decade, fires have caused direct losses of more than $120 billion and countless billions more in related costs. But that's not all. Every year, fires injure more than 20,000 people. And every year, more than 3,000 Americans die in building fires.

Fire Extinguisher Service

A fire extingusher is often the first line of defense for a fire. There are different types of extighushers for different types of fires.  The most common fire extingusher for the home, is the ABC extinguisher.  This extiguisher can be used on ordinary combustables (paper, wood, etc.), liquids (grease, fuels, etc.) and fires involving electricity (electronics, outlets, etc.).  Twice a year, turn your fire extinguishers up side down and tap the bottom to prevent the dry chemicals from caking.  Return it to service. The realatively new, K extinguishers are designed specifically for kitchen fires and the fuels involved.  If you have any questions as to the condition of your fire extingusher, contact a fire suppression supplier/service company to inspect or replace older extinguishers.  And remember PASS: Point/Aim/Squeeze/Sweep