Which Wisconsin agency is responsible for fire prevention and safety?

• A. Department of Safety and Professional Services
• B. Department of Public Instruction
• C. Department of Administration
• D. Department of Revenue

Answer: (A)

The department that handles fire prevention and safety in Wisconsin is the Department of Safety and Professional Services, which includes the State Fire Marshal Division. This agency is responsible for enforcing fire and life-safety codes, conducting inspections, reviewing building plans for fire safety compliance, and investigating significant fires. It also oversees licensing and regulation related to fire protection professionals. The other departments focus on different areas—education, state operations, and taxes—so they do not oversee fire prevention, making the Department of Safety and Professional Services the correct choice.