Public Protection Classification - ISO Rating
Life Safety Division
Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District's Life Safety Division is the "behind-the-scenes" support to the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal works with the Deputy Fire Chief and oversees the Life Safety Division. The Life Safety Division’s mission is to engage in investigation, education, prevention and mitigation of fire incidents or accidents.
The Life Safety Division performs inspections of businesses and occupancies as mandated by applicable law. In addition, the Division may be the lead agency or act as a support service in the investigation of all major fires occurring within the jurisdiction of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District. Areas assigned to the Life Safety Division include:
- Life Safety Management
- Life Safety Education
While each bureau listed above has specific functions, roles and responsibilities, all of them work together to provide efficient and effective emergency services for the residents and visitors of Lehigh Acres, Florida.
This staff is responsible for the oversight and administration of the following functions:
- Documentation of all federal, state and local requirements
- Policy management
- ISO rating
- Writing grants
- Purchasing processes and budgeting
- Statistical analysis and data coordination
- Regular interaction with the Board of Commissioners and community leaders
- Training class design, implementation and record keeping
- Strategic planning and implementation of goals and objectives
Notice
Due to a change in staffing procedures, to schedule a fire safety inspection please send an email to LifeSafety@Lehighfd.com and include the following information:
- If a Lee County Community Development permit number is provided for the project, include the number.
- If this is a construction inspection, identify what type of inspection are you requesting. If you are uncertain, describe what the permit has been issued for and what type of inspection is required.
- Changes in occupancy or a change in tenants will require an inspection from the fire district. In some cases, Lee County Community Development may also require an inspection.
- Provide the address for the inspection.
- Provide a date at least 24 hours or at least one business day before the inspection is sought. The fire district schedules inspections beginning at 9 AM to 12 noon. Afternoon inspections will only be scheduled where a morning inspection is not available and staff is available.
If you have an Emergency Action Plan that requires review, you must submit the document and a legible and accurate floor plan of the facility with your plan. The information can be submitted to LifeSafety@Lehighfd.com.
A fire inspector will respond to your request upon return to the office to confirm your request. Should you have any questions or comments, you can contact the Fire Marshal by calling 239-303-5302.
Life Safety Management
Responsible for review of building plans to meet current state fire codes, life safety inspections, and fire scene investigations.
Life Safety Education
Public education through presentations on fire prevention and safety, wildfire preparedness, fire extinguisher training, smoke detector evaluations, and child safety seat inspections.
We are always happy to attend community events or meetings to provide safety education for both adults and children. Please contact us with your event details 239-303-5335.
Due to changes in the Florida Statutes, all residential and commercial/agricultural burning provisions are regulated by the Florida Forest Service.
The Life Safety team suggests that food truck drivers give their trucks some space from other trucks when parking as a group or near buildings. Food trucks should be parked at LEAST 10 feet from buildings, other food trucks, or anything else that can catch fire (like tents and tables). Additionally, they recommend setting up generators 10 feet away from the food truck and nearby structures. This can help prevent a fire in the food truck or generator from spreading and causing additional damage or injuries.
During a rapidly spreading home fire, every second will count. A successful escape from danger will depend on an early warning from smoke alarms and planning for how to exit your home. Sitting down to make a plan - and periodically reviewing it - will ensure your family knows what to do and where to go in the event of a home fire.
Using the grid provided in this post, draw a floor plan of your house with the following identifiers:
Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly found in devices and systems that we interact with daily. While these batteries provide an effective and efficient source of power, the likelihood of them overheating, catching on fire, and even leading to explosions increases when they are damaged or improperly used, charged, or stored. Lithium-ion batteries most commonly power micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters, smaller electronics such as cell phones and laptops, and electric vehicles.
Smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out.
Here's what you need to know!
December is the peak time of year for home candle fires, as they hold a prominent place in religious observances and are also a popular addition to holiday decor. Simple safety steps can prevent disaster during the holidays; for example, three out of five home candle fires happen when a candle is placed too close to something that can burn! Keeping candles out of the reach of children is common practice, but also be mindful of where your pet can reach (like a cat who can jump on higher ledges or counters). Battery-operated candles are also a great choice for child-friendly decorations.
Every Fourth of July, your local first responders encourage you to leave dangerous fireworks to the professionals. Fireworks are dangerous, and small displays at home this holiday weekend often lead to more service calls for burn injuries – especially injuries to children.
Space heaters need space. That’s the key message to reduce the risk of home heating fires this December, January and February, when half of all U.S. heating home fires occur.
Did you know that space heaters annually account for 40 percent of reported U.S. home heating fires?
We encourage everyone to practice extreme caution when using space heaters this season. Keep things that can burn at least 3 feet away from space heaters, and create a three-foot “kid-free zone” around them.
Here are some other easy tips to follow when using portable electric heaters:
National Burn Awareness Week, observed the first full week in February, is a window of opportunity for organizations to mobilize burn, fire and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our communities.
