The Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division serves to protect the public from hazards of fire or other dangerous conditions in existing structures and premises, while also providing safety and assistance to Firefighters before and during emergency events.

Fire Prevention is responsible for promoting public awareness of fire and life safety and enforcing the California Fire Code, the California Code of Regulations, and the California Health and Safety Code.  Code Enforcement provides guidance to the public on fire-safe practices through education and enforcement.

In 2021, the County of Orange-Health Care Agency, Environmental Health Division took over all state-mandated hazardous materials disclosures and underground storage tank programs within the City.  The Fire Prevention Division works cooperatively with the County on the required disclosures and City permits.