The fire prevention division is complied of the Fire Investigations, Fire Inspectors Office, and the Public Education Prevention
Fire Inspector Mike Oakley is certified by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance as a Fire/Building Inspector. Oakley conducts all commercial business fire inspections throughout the city. He verifies that the businesses within the city limits conform to the fire codes and that buildings are safe.
He also oversees the maintenance and assists with repairs on the City's flood warning system, and responds to fire and EMS emergencies as needed.
Although the Inspectors have individual roles throughout the department, they work closely with each other and the Building and Planning Departments to complete each inspection. Inspections include sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and life safety issues. The inspectors are also responsible for ensuring that businesses comply with the property maintenance codes.
Fire Inspector Randall Lebron has been in the Fire/EMS service for 14 years and joined the Inspector's office in January 2023. Lebron is certified by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance as a Fire Inspector 1. He is also certified as a Plans Examiner I, he has completed his Fire Inspector II series, and is also a licensed paramedic. His role in the Inspectors Division is to inspect overnight rental properties, commercial properties, and new construction to ensure that they comply with the City's fire codes and the proper safety equipment is in place. He also responds to fire, rescue and EMS emergencies as needed.