The False Alarm Reduction Unit (FARU) in Gainesville, FL was established to administer alarm ordinances for Alachua County and the City of Gainesville, with the main goal of reducing false alarms that law enforcement and fire-rescue respond to each year. Through partnerships with alarm companies and operators, FARU has successfully decreased the false alarm rate in the community by 75%, ensuring that more first responders are available for genuine emergencies.
FARU is responsible for licensing alarm companies, registering alarm users, sending false alarm notifications, billing for false alarm occurrences, conducting inspections and upgrades of alarm systems, and handling informal appeals related to ordinance-based user fees. Their efforts contribute to a safer community by ensuring that alarm systems are properly maintained and reducing unnecessary emergency responses.
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