Fire Prevention

The primary objective of the Fire Prevention Division is to reduce the risk of fires and safeguard the lives, welfare, and economy of the community.  The Fire Prevention Division provides many services such as code enforcement, fire safety education, and fire investigation.  It also provides special and technical services such as plan checking and issuing fire code operational permits.

Fire Preventions is managed by a Division Chief who is also assigned to the position of Fire Marshal.  Additional sworn personnel include: a Fire Captain, a Fire Protection Specialist, an Arson Investigator, and non-sworn civilians who are responsible for fire safety inspections, public education and weed abatement complaints.  Two non-sworn positions also assist with administrative duties.

The Fire Prevention Division is located in the Permit Center along with the Community Development Department, the Planning & Engineering Division, and the Building & Life Safety Division.  This one-stop location provides more effective and efficient service for both business owners and contractors.

For more information regarding the fire prevention operational fire permit and plan check applicaitons, please visit our Permit Center web page.

Safe and Sane Fireworks 

The 2012 Safe and Sane Fireworks sales lottery has been completed. The permit and sales applications are now available by clicking on the links below, or, by visiting Stockton Fire Prevention at 345 N. El Dorado Street.  The hours of operations are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., every other Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on alternate Fridays.  The application period ends on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.

2012 Safe and Sane Fireworks Administrative Rules and Procedures

2012 Safe and Sane Fireworks Administrative Rules and Procedures Acknowledgement

2012 Safe and Sane Fireworks Sales Permit Application

2012 Safe and Sane Fireworks Property Owner's Permission

2012 Safe and Sane Fireworks Sale Gross Receipts Report

The required Safe Operator Training Class is set for Tuesday, June 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The training will be held at the Civic Memorial Auditorium located at 525 N. Center Street.  For more information and questions, please call (209) 937-8271.

External Links

Office of the State Fire Marshal - California 

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 5/15/2012