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[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Public Safety Officer is appointed by the Amity Township Board of Supervisors to ensure the overall safety of our community as well as the coordination of emergency services.<\/p>\n

The duties of the Public Safety Officer are multi-faceted.\u00a0 The primary role of the Public Safety Officer is to encourage compliance with life safety codes, standards and regulations through education and enforcement.\u00a0 The Public Safety Officer also functions as the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator and Deputy Fire Marshal, conducting fire and life safety inspections, serving as an emergency services coordinator for our local emergency responders and assisting the Fire Marshal with fire investigations.<\/p>\n

The Public Safety Officer chairs the Amity Township Emergency Services Committee.<\/p>\n

Fire Safety Inspections and Code Enforcement<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The Public Safety Officer is part of the code enforcement office and will perform fire safety inspections on local businesses, schools, daycare facilities and other properties throughout the Township. Inspections will ensure compliance with the International Fire Codes (IFC), International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA).\u00a0 They will also be a resource to answer any questions relating to fire codes.<\/p>\n

CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> Required for any company conducting inspection\/monitoring\/maintenance of the listed equipment.<\/p>\n

Investigations<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The office investigates complaints pertaining to violations or the various codes pertaining to life safety.<\/p>\n

The Public Safety officer works closely with the Fire Marshal and assists in determining the causes and origin of fires. The methodology used includes: the recognition of evidence, photographs, interviews, identification and preservation of evidence, reports and assistance from the State Police Fire Marshal\u2019s office and Amity Police Department as required.<\/p>\n

Emergency Management<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Public Safety Officer is appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania to be responsible for the development and administration of Amity Township emergency plans and procedures to coordinate emergency service response when disasters occur.\u00a0 The office works closely with both the Berks County Department of Emergency Services, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and FEMA.<\/p>\n

Fire Prevention & Education<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The Public Safety Officer works closely with both the fire companies serving the township, Amity Fire Company and Monarch Fire Company, with providing fire prevention and education to the community.<\/p>\n

Engineering & Plan Review<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Public Safety Officer assists the Code Enforcement office with plan reviews, site plan reviews, final inspections and testing of life safety systems.<\/p>\n

Fire Prevention & Safety<\/span><\/p>\n

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More than 3,400 Americans die each year in fires and approximately 17,500 are injured. An overwhelming number of fires occur in the home. There are time-tested ways to prevent and survive a fire. It’s not a question of luck. It’s a matter of planning ahead.<\/p>\n