The fire prevention division is complied of the Fire Investigations, Fire Inspectors Office, and the Public Education Prevention

Fire Inspector Mike Oakley is certified by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance as a Fire/Building Inspector. Oakley conducts all commercial business fire inspections throughout the city. He verifies that the businesses within the city limits conform to the fire codes and that buildings are safe.

He also oversees the maintenance and assists with repairs on the City's flood warning system, and responds to fire and EMS emergencies as needed.

Although the Inspectors have individual roles throughout the department, they work closely with each other and the Building and Planning Departments to complete each inspection. Inspections include sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and life safety issues. The inspectors are also responsible for ensuring that businesses comply with the property maintenance codes.

Fire Inspector Randall Lebron has been in the Fire/EMS service for 14 years and joined the Inspector's office in January 2023. Lebron is certified by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance as a Fire Inspector 1. He is also certified as a Plans Examiner I, he has completed his Fire Inspector II series, and is also a licensed paramedic. His role in the Inspectors Division is to inspect overnight rental properties, commercial properties, and new construction to ensure that they comply with the City's fire codes and the proper safety equipment is in place. He also responds to fire, rescue and EMS emergencies as needed.

Brooks Wilson is certified by the State of Tennessee's Fire Marshall's Office as a Fire Investigator/Fire Inspector.  He began his career with the Gatlinburg Fire Department in August 2007 as a Firefighter/EMT and joined the Department's Inspector's Office in January 2015. 

Wilson conducts tourist residency fire inspections throughout the city.  He verifies that the rental properties within the city limits conform to the fire codes and that buildings are safe.

In the event of a fire, Wilson is the lead Fire Investigator.   Additionally, the Fire Chief has developed a Fire Investigation Task Force to help conduct investigations in a timely and efficient manner.

The Fire Investigation Task Force is made up of eight members, including the Fire Investigator.   Where only two of the eight members are certified fire investigators, the other six members train monthly on topics such as introduction to fire investigation, arson detection, pour patterns and fire fatalities.   When there is a fire in the City, the task force forms to help collect evidence and investigate the fire scene.