Plano Alarm Permitting/Billing

The Office of the Fire Marshal, a part of Dallas Fire-Rescue, consists of various divisions that are responsible for providing fire prevention, inspection, investigation and education services. Its fire prevention and inspection division ensures fire safety through fire inspection and code enforcement activities. The Office of the Fire Marshal specializes in providing fire prevention programs that is customized for various residential, commercial and institutional facilities, as well as special events. Its fire prevention officers, with the assistance of various volunteer groups, respond to citizens needs by installing smoke detectors in the residences of the elderly and disabled. The Office of the Fire Marshal is located in Dallas.

The Mesquite Fire Department offers a range of fire protection and emergency assistance services. Located in Mesquite, Texas, the department provides emergency medical and management services. Its Citizens Fire Academy is a 10-week program that educates participants about the various functions and services of the department. The Mesquite Fire Department also conducts cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training and certification classes. The department s training program includes guiding lessons in the areas of fire fighting, safety, communication and first aid. In addition, it issues fire system and alarm monitoring permits. The Mesquite Fire Department employs a staff of firefighters, fire inspectors and other support personnel. The department is managed by the city government of Mesquite.

The Development Services Department is governed by the city of Dallas. It reviews, approves and inspects plans and policies for the development of infrastructure. The department s current planning division is responsible for the review and processing of use termination cases, zoning requests and variances, and subdivision and platting issues. It also offers development code amendment and annexation services. The Development Services Department is also engaged in the notification of public hearings. The department maintains a long range planning division that is responsible for the protection, conservation and maintenance of historical buildings. It administers real estate properties owned by the government of the City of Dallas.