The Fire Prevention Bureau, which is staffed by Lieutenant Jeff Tyler is open Monday through Friday 7:00 to 3:00. The Bureau oversees fire inspections, fire prevention education including juvenile and adult fire safety education, fire extinguisher training, and emergency planning for businesses. The Bureau is also in charge of plan review and acceptance testing for all new buildings in the City.
Through a cooperative effort to streamline services, the City of Kent Fire Prevention Bureau is also home to the Franklin Township Fire Inspector Tim Benner. This allows for a coordinated approach to Fire Prevention between the City of Kent and Franklin Township.
- Lt. Jeff Tyler: Phone: 330.676.7390
Email: tylerj@kent-ohio.org - Lt. Shawn Baynes: 330.676.7389 Email: bayness@kent-ohio.org
- Franklin Twp inspector
Richard Smith: Phone. 330.676.7391
Email: frnklntwpfireinspect@gmail.com
