Fire Department

Fire Prevention and Education

The Fairview Fire Department is committed to not only stopping fires but preventing them. To educate the citizens of Fairview the department regularly holds classes and demonstrations to teach residents how to prevent fires and other emergencies at home or at work. Fairview Fire is also present for citywide events such as Nature Fest, EMS Night Lights, Touch-A-Truck events, and the City’s 4th of July event to answer questions and educated attendees about Fairview Fire Departments’ capabilities. Fairview Fire Station 31 is open to the public for tours. If you have a group over five, please contact the Fire Department to schedule a date and time.

Codes

The City of Fairview has adopted the “2018 International Fire Code” and the “National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code”. As part of the ordinance adopting these two codes an amendment to the sprinkler requirement was also adopted to include all commercial buildings 5000 square feet or larger. The department currently has two fire inspectors on staff who provide fire and life safety inspections throughout the city for new and existing structures. Fairview Fire also conducts annual pre-plan and courtesy inspections for all commercial buildings within the city.

Any fire plans needing approval shall be submitted to the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal for review though the City’s Codes Department via the IDT Plans portal. This does not include additional copies that the Building and Codes Department may require. Businesses needing life safety inspections should contact the Fire Department to schedule a date and time.

About

Insurance Service Office (ISO) is an independent company that serves insurance companies, communities, fire departments, insurance regulators, and others by providing information about risk. They collect and evaluate information from communities in the United States on their structure fire suppression capabilities. ISO’s expert staff collects information about municipal fire suppression efforts in communities throughout the United States. The data is analyzed using their Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) and then a Public Protection Classification (PPC™) grade (from 1 to 10) is assigned to the community. Class 1 represents an exemplary fire suppression program, and Class 10 indicates that the area’s fire suppression program does not meet ISO’s minimum criteria. The surveys are conducted whenever it appears that there is a possibility of a PPC change. As such, the PPC program provides important, up-to-date information about fire protection services throughout the country. ISO’s PPC program evaluates communities according to a uniform set of criteria, incorporating nationally recognized standards developed by the National Fire Protection Association and the American Water Works Association.

MESSAGE FROM FAIRVIEW FIRE

City of Fairview residents could see a decrease in their homeowner’s and commercial property insurance premiums thanks to new initiatives pushed forward by The Fairview Fire Department. Fairview Fire was able to achieve a Class 3 ISO rating which puts the Fairview Fire Department in the top 9% ISO-graded fire departments in the country. This is something we have worked very hard to achieve and we couldn’t be prouder of our department. Fairview Fire would like to encourage all Fairview residents and businesses within the city to notify their insurance carriers as to the ISO rate change. Don’t forget to mention your distance from a fire hydrant, as this can also make a difference in insurance premiums. The new Class 3 rating took effect on April 1, 2018.

The Fairview Fire Department, valuing its role as a community partner, offers a variety of resources related to safety and education. The Fire Prevention Division currently offers the following services to residents and businesses in Fairview:

• Smoke Detectors

• Knox Boxes

• Public Education Events

The Fairview Fire Department is a proud partner with “Get Alarmed, TN!”

“Get Alarmed, TN” is a grant-funded fire safety education and smoke alarm installation program administered by the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO). Launched in November 2012, the program distributes fire safety education and 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms to participating fire departments. The fire departments then deliver the education and install smoke alarms in at-risk homes across the state. If you need working smoke alarms in your home please call (615) 799-3473, contact the Fire Marshall, or click the button.

The units, or “Knox Boxes,” eliminate the need for costly forced entry and allow fire personnel quick access to your building. Knox Boxes are made to withstand extreme climate and environmental conditions and, as their name implies, are as secure as Fort Knox. Knox Boxes are required by city code for the following:

• Any new commercial occupancy

• Any multi-family residential structure that has restricted access through locked doors and has a common corridor to access the living units

• Any non-residential building where a fire detection or suppression system is monitored by an alarm company or has an external audible alarm

Knox Boxes are also a great idea for those with limited mobility or home alarm systems. For more information call the Fairview Fire Department at (615) 799-3473 or visit the Knox Box website.

The Fairview Fire Department facilitates several public education events every year please contact us at (615) 799-3473 or Fire Marshal Sean Sullivan [email protected] for current public education events, station tours, or to set up an event.