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Andrew DiekemperThe Fire Prevention Division is led by Assistant Chief Andrew “Butch” Diekemper. The Fire Prevention Division oversees a diverse collection of community risk reduction programs.

These programs include thorough annual inspections of all commercial occupancies, plan reviews and inspections of all new construction, tenant finishes, and building remodels.

Our team places an emphasis on community public education, led by passionate members of our organization. Fire scene investigators provide fire trending data through investigations that help drive our yearly educational programs. We take great pride in our business partnerships and the relationships we build with the members of our community. These relationships foster a proactive mindset of safety for those who live, work and visit our city.

“Through education, engineering, enforcement, emergency response, economic incentives and everyone being involved, together we can make a difference.”

Assistant Chief Andrew Diekemper
[email protected]
913.477.7915



Fire Prevention general questions and public information requests 

Bethany Cox
Bethany Cox
Fire Prevention Customer Service Technician
[email protected]
913.477.7943






Permits, public education, inspections, and fire investigations 

Dave Little
Captain Dave Little

[email protected]
913.477.7912






James Nickell
Captain James Nickell

[email protected]
913.477.7920






Kevin Sellers
Captain Kevin Sellers

[email protected]
913.477.7233