CFD Fire Prevention Bureau Project

CFD Fire Prevention Bureau

The Division is responsible for the management support for the Fire Investigation Unit, the Hazardous Materials Code Enforcement Unit, the Fire Specialist Inspection Program, and the Fire Prevention Permit Program. In addition, the Fire Prevention Bureau has numerous outreach programs to help educate the public on fire safety and other life saving procedures.

The Smoke Alarm & Home Escape Planning Program

(Total Estimated Cost: $50,000)

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  Neighborhood Kids

  Direct contact with students attending Cincinnati Public Schools  located within low-income areas of Cincinnati

• To ensure alarms are distributed to households within the City of Cincinnati where they are not already currently present
  

  Neighborhood Kids

• To ensure that the alarms are properly installed
• To promote to the children within the Cincinnati Public School system to practice an effective Home Escape Plan

Total Estimated Cost: $50,000

Administration Bureau Project

CFD Administration Bureau

This Division is responsible for Fire Department Facilities, Communication and Computer Systems, Fire Apparatus and Personal Protective Equipment. In addition, the Administrative Services Division is the liaison link with many other city agencies.

Thermal Imaging Cameras

Estimated Cost: $120,000 (approximately $10,000 per unit)

A thermal imaging camera is an integral firefighting tool. As firefighters search buildings, they use the cameras to locate victims who otherwise might go unnoticed. They can also be used to detect hidden fires and catch them before they spread.

CFD Need: to replace the original 12 ISG thermal imaging cameras, which are now eight years old.