The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office provides effective, cost-efficient services to safeguard the life, property, and the environment for the citizens of Harris County and our mutual aid partners. Simply put, we will strive to be the best at what we do.  Our core values are Integrity, Commitment and Excellence.

The FMO will safeguard the lives and property of citizens incorporated Harris County through effective fire prevention, fire investigation, education, and emergency response. To accomplish this mission, within legal authority, and at the desire of Commissioners Court, the FMO strategy is organized around the following critical mission areas:

Fire Prevention: The Fire Prevention Service Group is responsible for the effective prevention of fires through periodic inspection of commercial or public buildings, licensed facilities and operations, and other buildings in the unincorporated county. Fire Investigation: The Fire Investigation Service Group is responsible for the effective investigation of fires and explosions in the unincorporated county, also including fire records and juvenile intervention services. Emergency Operations: The Emergency Operations Service Group is responsible for effective planning, mitigation, and recovery from emergencies and disasters, whether natural, accidental, or deliberate act, including the development and delivery of effective training programs in support of local first responders.

If you are certified as an arson investigator, fire inspector, or hazmat technician and believe you can meet our high standards, we are interested in talking to you.  For a list of current job openings click here.  For nonpaid, volunteer opportunities, click here.