The Fire Prevention activities are overseen by the Battalion Chief assigned as Fire Marshal. The goal of the Fire Prevention Bureau is to safeguard the community from fire and environmental hazards through programs providing for adherence to fire regulations, public education, and hazard mitigation.

To meet this goal, the Bureau's responsibilities include:

• Plan check for fire and life safety requirements
• Issuance of fire permits
• Conduct fire safety inspections (Through engine company and specialty inspections.)
• Administration of Vegetation Management Program
• The investigations of fires and participate in the Stanislaus County Arson Task Force. (Determine of cause and origin is generally handled by engine company officers.)
• Disseminate public information
• Develop and coordinate a variety of public education and fire safety awareness programs for area schools and the community