The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for the prevention of injuries to persons and losses to property that are caused by fire and other emergencies.

In 2008, the Fire Prevention Division's Public Education Section presented 215 fire safety programs to 14,661 attendees. The division provided 12,122 copies of fire safety literature to citizens; conducted 10 fire drills that included recommendations toward fire and life safety; and provided 397 free smoke detectors for installation in area homes. In addition, with federal funds of over $60,000 secured by the Public Education Section, the Shreveport Fire Department was able to purchase much needed equipment which has assisted with educating second grade students at the Sheriff's Safety Town.

The Inspections Section performed 6,757 existing commercial building inspections; conducted 1,281 new construction inspections at different stages of construction; performed 489 plan reviews; reviewed and approved 83 applications for permits as required by ordinance for different activities during the past year.

The Investigations Section investigated 353 fires in 2008 of which over 50 percent were determined to be incendiary (arson) fires. Investigators made 11 arrests for arson crimes. The bomb squad responded to 18 bomb threats and investigated 13 suspicious items as potential improvised explosive devices in 2008.