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Fire safety is a big topic, covering many aspects of the way we live and work. Listed below are some helpful tips to keeping a safe home and business.

Smoke Detectors - After prevention, smoke detectors are your fist line of defense against fire and can cut the risk of dying in a home fire nearly in half.

One of the challenges facing ambulance service personnel is determining whether any pertinent medical conditions exist in addition to the immediate emergency. The person being treated may be unconscious; and loved ones, if present, are under tremendous stress and may be unable to think clearly or trust their powers of recollection.

MOVE TO THE RIGHT FOR SIRENS AND LIGHTS!!!

Every year in the U.S., there are almost 16,000 collisions involving fire department emergency vehicles while responding to or returning from incidents. These collisions have resulted in over 1,000 firefighter injuries and just under 50 deaths. 

Office Hours

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - Noon; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Tuesday: Noon - 5:00 pm
• Notice of Court Session Cancellations in December 2024 and January 2025

**PLUMBING INSPECTION NOTICE** Due to staffing constraints, Plumbing Inspection availability is currently limited. Staffing is most limited on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Expected impacts include the following: Same day requests or requests for Tuesday or Thursday inspections may be scheduled for the following business day.
 

What is the Purpose of an Inspection & When is it Required?

Corvallis has partnered with Buildingeye to provide citizens with an interactive mapping tool that is linked to the City’s permit system (www.corvallispermits.com).

• Start & Stop Water and Wastewater Service: An account set up fee of $25.00 will be charged for service requested during regular business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm, weekdays). To start or stop water service, call 541-766-6949 or visit the online self-service page.
• Bank Draft (automatic withdrawal from checking or savings account) 

The City of Corvallis requires licenses for liquor, tobacco and social gaming in addition to a Used Merchandise license for pawnbrokers, precious metals dealers, gems and coins dealers, used merchandise dealers, and scrap metal dealers.

License applications are listed below. Depending on the type of license, applicants may be asked to return their completed application to one of several City departments for processing. For more information about liquor, social gaming and used merchandise license applications, contact the Police Department at 541-766-6526.