is to create an environment in our state in which:

• Deaths from structure fires are reduced to zero and property damage from structure fires is limited to the area of origin.

• Firefighter deaths due to ground operations are reduced to zero.

• The organizational culture of fire departments places a greater priority on fire prevention and life safety.

• The public is clearly aware of the fire problem and their role in fire prevention.

To this end, the committee's scope of work is:

1. To unite for mutual benefit those officials engaged primarily in the prevention of fire, the investigation of fires, and/or public fire and life safety education.

2. To provide educational and professional development opportunities through technological, certification, and prevention programs.

3. To actively participate in the codes and standard-making process at the national, state, and local level.

4. To participate with NFPA as a chapter of the International Fire Marshals Association.

To join, register for our newsletter at https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1781926/1749286/ or email Fire Marshal Dean Lanier at dlanier@siouxfalls.org.