Business Education Safety Training (BEST) Program

The BEST Program is a cooperative effort between the Mesa Fire and Medical Department Prevention Division and the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. The program aims to increase safety in local businesses and help make Mesa a safer place to live and work through education. Trained volunteers visit low hazard businesses in our community to review a free BEST checklist(PDF, 1MB), identify fire and life safety hazards, and provide basic information on how to fix or correct the hazard. BEST Volunteers visit approximately 4,500 low hazard business occupancies every three years.

Participate in BEST as a low hazard business

• Receive a safety review of your business at no charge from a trained volunteer. 
• Get help identifying and understanding how to resolve fire and safety hazards found in your business.
• Confirm all of the checklist items are met.
• Provide updated business information and emergency contacts for emergency responders.

Volunteer for the BEST Team

• Gain valuable experience in the field of Fire Inspection for those looking for a future position as a Fire Inspector, or to learn more about the department!
• Use your current or prior skills and training in the fire sciences, building construction, fire inspection, property insurance, or fire and life safety fields!
• Give back to our community while helping to make Mesa a safer place to live and work!
• Keep busy and put great communication and people skills to work!