The Fire Prevention Division, also known as the Fire Marshal’s Office, is responsible for the prevention of fires and fire safety throughout the City of Oceanside.

This is accomplished through Oceanside Fire Department Fire Prevention:

• 24 hour, 365 day a year arson and fire investigation services
• Community education
• The fire inspection program
• Enforcing fire and life safety codes
• Hazardous Material regulation
• Fire incident reporting
• Vegetation management
• Construction plan review
• Special event review
• Fire Safety Booth at Harbor Days
• Coordinating Station Tours
• Planning 4th of July events
• Holding OFD Open House
• Smoke Detector Program
• Ironman Triathlon Public Safety

Through these extensive activities, fire prevention fulfills the fire departments mission of protecting threats to life, the environment, and property.