The Bureau of Fire serves the City of Williamsport, the county seat for Lycoming County. One of its divisions, Prevention, includes fire prevention and safety education.

Spreads awareness of fire and burn safety and prevention through a wide range of educational programs for the general public. Also develops awareness programs for specific populations, such as emergency services personnel and professional caregivers.

Provides Fire and EMS services to the Borough of Chambersburg and mutual aid to surrounding areas via the 911 system.

A series of pamphlets for children and parents, and a comprehensive lesson plan to be used by those teaching prevention in pre-school programs and elementary schools. Programs to train the trainer are also available.

Programs whose primary purpose is to make the public aware of the measures that people can take to reduce the risk of fires or accidents in the home, at school, at work, in the air or on the water or while walking, driving or riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle; and/or which provide instructions for preparing for and surviving an accident should one occur.

Development and outreach of children's injury prevention strategies that include but are not limited to helmet safety, fire safety, farm safety, general/household safety and car seat/seat belt safety. Also provides volunteer speakers/educators, educational materials and games and referral services. Coordinates and schedules car seat checks and child passenger safety technician classes.

Provides response to situations that threaten the safety and health of residents due to fire, hazardous conditions, environmental emergencies, medical emergencies, or similar events. Enforces the International Fire Code and the City of York Property Maintenance Code. Offers free smoke detectors and batteries.

Offers car seat inspection station. Rental car seats are available on a limited basis through the PennDOT Loaner Program. Provides fire prevention materials and education on different safety topics on request.

Provides fire prevention programs, firefighter training programs, and fire safety education to the community.