The Round Table
At the 3rd Annual Conference of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration some speakers stressed the fire prevention benefits that could be derived from strong code enforcement and arson suppression programs. Accordingly, do you feel now that your division of fire prevention and your arson squad if any, are sufficient for the job on hand? What percentage of your total fire department budget is allotted to fire prevention activities, including fire prevention education and arson investigation? Donald E. Minton, Chief, Decatur, Ill.: