| Another
aspect of our unique operation is the fire marshaling and
fire inspection component of the operation. In Blaine, Spring
Lake Park, and Mounds View the fire marshaling is done by
the city with city employees who are designated as fire
marshals.
Fire marshaling and inspection is a critical component
of the fire protection and prevention services arena. Since
the adoption and implementation of the programs the decline
in commercial, industrial, and retail fires, alarm calls,
and other emergency service requests has been reduced significantly
to a point that the fire problem has been all but eliminated.
The single most important reason for this is the adoption
and installation of sprinkler systems which have proven
over time to be over 98% effective in controlling and extinguishing
fire. |
