Divisions
Seven Divisions. One Team.
The New Hampshire Department of Safety is comprised of seven different divisions. Each of them has unique and various functions.
The Division of Administration oversees accounting, purchasing, and budget control, as well as personnel management, property, contracts, and grants management. The Road Toll Bureau is also within this division.
The Division of Emergency Services and Communications has two public safety answering points (PSAPs), which process all 911 calls in the State of New Hampshire. The division also handles automated external defibrillator (AED) registration, communications maintenance and geographic information system (GIS) mapping.
The Divison of Fire Safety is commonly known as the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The division has multiple bureaus that process fire investigations, building safety and construction, tramway and amusement ride safety, as well as licensing for fireworks operators and retail stores.
The Divison of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services contains the Bureau of Fire Training & Administration, including the New Hampshire Fire Academy. Additionally, the division offers training, training, and licensing of emergency medical services providers.
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management oversees emergency planning and the State Emergency Operations Plan. The division also assists local communities with hazard mitigation, radiological preparedness, and school safety. The division also actively participates in the See Something, Say Something campaign.
The Division of Motor Vehicles provides a variety of public services including driver education and licensing, vehicle and boat registration; titles, inspections and emissions, and motorcycle rider training. The division also handles driver license suspensions, tickets and driving records.
The Division of State Police provides law enforcement services throughout the State of New Hampshire through its uniformed patrol members within the Field Operations Bureau. Additionally, the division processes criminal records, has a forensic laboratory, and investigates crimes through various units. Marine Patrol is also part of this division, providing boater education courses and law enforcement on state waterways.