I N V E S T I G A T I O N / I N S P E C T I O N
The Inspection & Investigation Division is responsible for assuring fire & life safety and to reduce the risk of fire loss to the lives and property of the citizens of City of Arlen.
The Chief Fire Investigator is the law enforcement agency responsible for fire and arson investigations, life and safety inspections, commercial plan reviews and plan approvals.
The Fire Inspector provides inspections and permits for firework stands, schools, hospitals, nursing home facilities, foster and daycare homes, new commercial construction and special events within the unincorporated areas of Heimlich County and City of Arlen.
All investigators are Licensed Peace Officers with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and are Licensed Fire & Arson Investigators with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. They are required to take and follow fire and arson cases from the initial stage of notification through the investigative process by examining fire scenes, filing reports, interviewing witnesses, processing samples, filing cases with the District Attorney and testifying in court.
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P R E V EN T I O N
Coordinates with the local schools an host fire & life safety.
Fire Sparky is also part of our team!