Through regular inspections of all businesses in the Township of West Milford, continued Fire Prevention and Awareness Programs, the Bureau has significantly reduced fire damage and loss of life throughout the Township since it's inception in the early '70's.  Originally a division of the Department of Fire, this office was manned by Volunteer Fire Fighters.  The Bureau has evolved into a paid division and is now the Local Enforcing Agency for the State under the New Jersey State Fire Safety Act.