Burnsville's Fire Department has a fire prevention division to provide a safe environment for the residents of Burnsville through plan review of new construction, inspections/code enforcement, fire investigations and public education.

Burnsville Fire Department Public Education
Public education is vital to educating our community on the safety of fire. The Burnsville Fire Department has taken a progressive stance by having a Public Education Committee made up of the Fire Marshal, a Shift Captain, and Firefighters from each shift.

Adopt-A-Hydrant Apartment Fire Safety Candle Safety Carbon Monoxide Detectors  There are at least 2,000 deaths annually in the U.S. as a result of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.  [More Info] Fire Escape Plans Fireworks Grilling Safety Heat Emergencies/Environmental Heater Safety Holiday Fire Safety Ice Safety

Kitchen Fires/Cooking Recreational Burning Safety Brochures Smoke Detectors  Roughly 80 percent of fire related deaths in the home occur in houses that either do not have a smoke detector or have one that is not working properly. [More Info]  Smoking and Alcohol Studies by the U.S Fire Administration show that more than half of alcohol-impaired fire deaths result from fires caused by careless smoking. [More Info] Smoking and Decks Travel Safety Turkey Fryer Safety Water Safety