Fire Prevention Division
Who We Are
Fire Inspectors
Fire Prevention Inspectors are responsible for preventing fires through periodic inspection of commercial or public buildings, licensed facilities/operations and other buildings within the City of Arlington. Inspectors play a key role in crowd management and path of egress maintenance at large scale venues such as AT&T Stadium, Six Flags Over Texas, Choctaw Stadium, and Globe Life Field. Many of the Fire Inspectors are also cross trained into other disciplines to include certifying as peace officers, explosive detection K9 handlers and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians.
Fire Prevention Specialists
Fire Prevention Specialists are responsible for acceptance testing and inspection of new or modified buildings, fire suppression and notification systems, and new Certificates of Occupancy. Fire Prevention Specialists Many of the Fire Prevention Specialists are also cross trained into other disciplines to include certifying as peace officers, explosive detection K9 handlers and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians
Fire Investigations
The Arlington Fire Department’s Fire Investigation Unit aggressively investigates the causes of fire in Arlington. As certified peace officers, Arlington’s Investigators develop their own cases, interview witnesses, arrest suspects and testify in court in arson cases. The unit is responsible for conducting professional standards internal investigations if necessary and working with the City Attorney’s Office and Workforce Services Department to ensure the public’s and the employee’s interests and rights are safeguarded.
EOD and K9 Team
The Arlington Fire Department Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team is comprised of Fire Prevention Inspectors, Specialists, and Investigators who are cross-trained to address the threat of explosive devices. The EOD Team includes fifteen explosive detection K9s and their handlers and eight certified bomb technicians. Several team members are both K9 handlers and certified EOD Technicians. The team provides pre-event “sweeps” of major venues in Arlington and surrounding areas as requested, investigates suspicious packages, and disposes of explosives.
Services
Request an Inspection
Annual
For information regarding your previous or upcoming Annual Fire Inspection (AFI) please reach out via our main office number.
Certificate of Occupancy
If you have applied for a new Certificate of Occupancy, you can request a specific date for your fire inspection by contacting the main office. Please note that if you select “Ready for Inspection” on your Certificate of Occupancy application, your inspection is automatically scheduled for the next business day once the application is approved. If you do not select “Ready for Inspection” you must contact the Fire Prevention Office via our main number to be placed on the schedule. There is no specific timeframe given for these inspections so please be aware when selecting an inspection date that the inspection may occur at any time during normal business hours.
Systems/Permits
If you are a general contractor or sub-contractor and would like to request an inspection for a permit, please send an e-mail to FireSystems@arlingtontx.gov. When requesting these inspections, please include pertinent information such as the address of the project, permit number, and type of inspection being requested. Only the person/company that was issued the permit may request an inspection. Please note that inspection times are given based on availability and type/size of the inspection.
Obtain Fire Reports
If you would like a copy of a fire report or make an open records request (FOIA) please contact us or visit online at:
Fire Prevention
405 W. Main St.
Arlington Texas 76010
Ph 817-459-5539
Fax: 817-459-5521
Open Records Request
Operational Permit Information
ERRC Radio Testing
All new structures over 5,000 square feet within the City of Arlington are required to complete ERRC Radio Testing. New structures meeting this square footage requirement, even if all other pertinent permits have been closed, will not be permitted to be occupied prior to the completion of the witnessed portion of ERRC Radio Testing. For details regarding the steps and parameters for ERRC Radio Testing please reference the documents below.
Contact Us
405 W. Main St.
Arlington Texas 76010
Phone: 817-459-5539
Fax: 817-459-5521
fire@arlingtontx.gov