Definitions
- Fiscal: Buddownload year for Harris County. The county fiscal year begins on March 1st and ends on the last day of February. For example, fiscal year 2010 begins 3/1/2009 and ends 2/28/2010.
- Calendar: "Normal" year starting on New Year's Day. For example, calandar year 2010 begins 1/1/2010 and ends 12/31/2010.
- Report period: The year for the annual report indicates the period the report (not the date created). Because of the nature of the reports statistical reports are created after the reporting period has ended and strategic reports are listed for the year for which they are valid. For instance 2009 Public School Report (a statistical report) was created in 2010 and includes statistics for the year 2009 but the 2010 COOP (a stratechic report) applies to the calendar year 2010 even though the year 2010 has not yet ended.
- Monthly vs. Annual:While the monthly reports are collected and listed here by calendar year, some of them (especially those related to the department buddownload) are tracked by fiscal year. Reports starting with the month "January" are tracked by calendar year. Other reports begining with month "March" are tracked by fiscal year.
- NA: Not available, not applicable, or currently being developed. For questions please send an email to the custodian of records .
- download: Please click on the word "download" to download the report.
The following are a listing of publications developed by the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office. For questions about these department publications, please send an email to the custodian of records.
| Checklists |
| Form |
Type |
Posted |
Download |
| Apartments (existing) |
Inspections |
2/27/2012 |
download |
| Assembly |
Inspections |
12/11/2011 |
download |
| Assisted Living |
Inspections |
9/11/2011 |
download |
| Day Care |
Inspections |
9/11/2011 |
download |
| Fire Alarm |
Inspections |
9/11/2011 |
download |
| Fire Sprinkler |
Inspections |
9/11/2011 |
download |
| Foster Group |
Inspections |
9/11/2011 |
download |
| General |
Inspections |
9/11/2011 |
download |
| Haunted House |
Inspections |
9/11/2011 |
download |
| Hotel / Motel |
Inspections |
5/15/2012 |
download |
| Mid and High Rise |
Inspections |
9/11/2011 |
download |
| Requesting a Final Inspection |
Inspections |
9/01/2011 |
download |
| School |
Inspections |
9/11/2011 |
download |
| Temporary Vendor |
Inspections |
3/29/2012 |
download |
| Annual Reports |
| Report name |
Description |
Period |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
| FPS Study |
County Fire Protection 2025 Study Concept Guide |
Calendar |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
download |
| HCFMO Annual Report |
Overview of HCFMO achievements in 2009 and strategic goals. |
Fiscal |
NA |
NA |
NA |
download |
NA |
NA |
| COOP |
Describes how the HCFMO will operate in an emergency. |
Calendar |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
download |
NA |
| Hi-Rise Inspection Program |
Hi-Rise, Mid-Rise & Atrium Building Inspection Program |
Calendar |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
download |
NA |
| ISO Questionnaire |
Insurance related information |
Calendar |
download |
NA |
NA |
download |
download |
download |
| Public School Report |
Analysis of the HCFMO public school inspection program. |
Fiscal |
NA |
NA |
download |
download |
download |
NA |
| Press Releases |
| Title |
Description |
Date |
Download |
| Body Found After Explosion |
Fatality in East Harris County |
February 9, 2013 |
download |
| Fireworks Restrictions |
Some Fireworks Restrictions Lifted In Harris County |
December 21, 2012 |
download |
| Strip Center Fire |
1800 FM 1960 West Fire |
October 28, 2012 |
download |
| House Fire |
Resident Burned in House Fire |
October 23, 2012 |
download |
| Fire Prevention Week |
Fire Prevention Week |
October 06, 2012 |
download |
| Gasoline Tank Truck Fire |
Tank Truck Fire in East Harris County |
November 2 2012 |
download |
| Seabrook Fire Boat #1 |
Commissioning of Seabrook Fire Boat #1 |
July 19, 2012 |
download |
| Fatality House Fire |
Fatality House Fire East Harris County |
July 19, 2012 |
download |
| Restauraunt Fire |
3-Alarm Restauraunt Fire in South Harris County |
July 14, 2012 |
download |
| Storage Fire |
Large Storage Fire Keeps Fire Crews Busy |
July 10, 2012 |
download |
| House Fire |
Northeast Harris County Woman Dies in House Fire |
July 5, 2012 |
download |
| Fireworks Seized |
Citizen Found Selling Fireworks from Residence |
July 3, 2012 |
download |
| House Fire |
Homeowner Rescues Family in House Fire |
June 29, 2012 |
download |
| Fireworks Restrictions |
Fireworks Restrictions Unlikely |
June 27, 2012 |
download |
| Apartment Fire |
Fire Damaged Two Appartment Buildings |
June 2, 2012 |
download |
| Sprinkler Trailer |
Sprinkler Association Donates Trailer |
May 24, 2012 |
download |
| Vehicle Fires |
Several Vehicles Burned |
May 23, 2012 |
download |
| House Fire |
Man Dies in Channelview House Fire |
May 19, 2012 |
download |
| Arson Awareness Week |
Arson Awareness Week 2012 |
May 6, 2012 |
download |
| Flea Market Charges |
Suspects Charged |
March 29, 2012 |
download |
| Flea Market |
Flea Market Goes Up In Flames |
March 16, 2012 |
download |
| Vehicle Fire |
Three Suspects Charged in Vehicle Fire |
March 13, 2012 |
download |
| Arson Spree |
Four Suspects Charged In Arson Spree |
March 7, 2012 |
download |
| Harris County Fire |
Northwest Harris County Fire |
February 11, 2012 |
download |
| Fatality Fire |
Woman dies in East Harris County Fire |
February 11, 2012 |
download |
| House Fire |
Elderly Man Dies in House Fire |
December 24, 2011 |
download |
| Burn Ban Ammendment Approved |
Burn Ban Ammendment Approved |
December 20, 2011 |
download |
| Burn Ban Ammendment Considered |
Burn Ban Ammendment Considered |
December 19, 2011 |
download |
| Fatal Trash Fire |
Man Perishes Burning Trash |
December 19, 2011 |
download |
| Hospital Fire |
Patient Injured In Hospital Fire |
December 14, 2011 |
download |
| Boy Scouts of America |
Fire Protection Approach for Boy Scouts of America |
December 13, 2011 |
download |
| Fake Fire Marshal |
Fake Fire Marshal Burglarized Home |
December 3, 2011 |
download |
| Stable Fire |
Stable Fire Kills 11 Horses |
December 3, 2011 |
download |
| Home Fireplaces and Chimneys |
Residential chimneys and fire places |
October 18, 2011 |
download |
| Fire Prevention Week |
Protect Your Family from Fire |
September 9, 2011 |
download |
| Outdoor Cooking |
Outdoor Cooking Increases Fire Risk |
September 9, 2011 |
download |
| Fairbanks N Houston Fire |
Wildfire Burns 10 Acres near North Side Power Plant |
September 4, 2011 |
download |
| Grand Parkway Fire |
Wildfire Burns 60 Acres in West Harris County |
September 4, 2011 |
download |
| 17100 Hafer Rd. Fire |
Wildfire Damages Several Structures |
August 17, 2011 |
download |
| Water Tank Exposion |
Fatality at Water Tank Explosion |
August 17, 2011 |
download |
| CWPP |
Community Wildland Protection Plan |
August 9, 2011 |
download |
| Burn Ban Update |
Harris County Burn Ban Still In Effect |
July 16, 2011 |
download |
| Burn Ban Update |
Burn Ban and Fire Danger Continues |
July 6, 2011 |
download |
| 2920 Wildfire |
Wildfire Sparked By Fallen Tree On Power Lines |
June 19, 2011 |
download |
| Spring Wildfire |
Wildfire In Spring Under Investigation |
June 19, 2011 |
download |
| Barn Fire |
Barn Fire in North Harris County |
June 4, 2011 |
download |
| Drought and Wildfire |
Joint Press Release - Wildfire Danger |
May 2, 2011 |
download |
| Double Fatality Fire |
Two Found Dead in House Fire |
April 29, 2011 |
download |
| Strip Center Fire |
Strip Center Fire Damages 8 Businesses |
April 29, 2011 |
download |
| Red Flag Warning |
Red Flag Warning, VERY HIGH Fire Danger |
April 11, 2011 |
download |
| Double Fatality Fire |
Saturday Morning Fire Claims Two Lives |
April 2, 2011 |
download |
| Flea Market Fire |
3-Alarm Fire Damages Flea Market |
March 16, 2011 |
download |
| Barn Fire |
Suspect Arrested in Fire that Killed 6 Horses |
March 10, 2011 |
download |
| Grass Fire |
Suspects Arrested in Rash of Grass Fires |
March 10, 2011 |
download |
| Red Flag Warning |
Red Flag Warning, Increased Fire Danger |
February 28, 2011 |
download |
| Apartment Fire |
2 Alarm Fire Rips Through Apartment Building |
February 16, 2011 |
download |
| Apartment Fire |
2 Injured During Morning Apartment Fire |
February 11, 2011 |
download |
| Space Heater Fire |
Man Burned by Space Heater in Trailer |
February 1, 2011 |
download |
| Fire in Drug House |
Drug house fire |
January 19, 2011 |
download |
| Channelview Apartment Fire |
Fire Engulfs Channelview Area Apartments |
January 14, 2011 |
download |
| Triple Fatality Fire (update) |
Three Women Perish in House Fire |
January 2, 2011 |
download |
| Triple Fatality Fire |
Three Women Perish in House Fire |
January 2, 2011 |
download |
| Fireworks Press Release |
Fireworks Press Release - Safety Tips |
December 20, 2010 |
download |
| Fatality Fire |
Juvenile Perishes in House Fire |
November 4, 2010 |
download |
| Insurance Training |
Nationwide Insurance Co-Sponsors Arson Seminar |
November 2, 2010 |
download |
| National Night Out |
Fire Marshal Supports National Night Out |
October 4, 2010 |
download |
| Smoke Alarms |
Smoke Alarms: Up, Down and All Around |
September 30, 2010 |
download |
| Apartment Fire Death |
Woman Dies in Apartment Fire |
September 26, 2010 |
download |
| Acid Bomb |
Pranksters Set Off Acid Bombs |
September 24, 2010 |
download |
| Foster Home Rules |
Foster Home Rules Change |
September 9, 2010 |
download |
| Paint and Coatings Fire |
Early Morning Fire Destroys Warehouse |
July 17, 2010 |
download |
| Patient on Oxygen Burned |
Patient on Oxygen Burned While Smoking |
July 13, 2010 |
download |
| Fireworks Injury |
Teenager Burned by Firework |
July 6, 2010 |
download |
| Gulf Coast Cycles |
Motorcycle Repair Shop Goes Up In Flames |
June 25, 2010 |
download |
| Homeowner Catches Suspect |
Homeowner Catches Arson Suspect In the Act |
June 23, 2010 |
download |
| Fire Fatality |
Man Perishes in House Fire |
June 21, 2010 |
download |
| Arsonist Caught |
Arsonist Caught in the Act |
June 18, 2010 |
download |
| Kim Herring Honored |
Fire Investigator Honored |
May 5, 2010 |
download |
| Arson Awareness |
Arson Awareness Week |
April 30, 2010 |
download |
| Fireworks Use |
Fireworks Prohibited Use |
April 24, 2010 |
download |
| TASIU Insurance Fraud |
Fire Marshal Takes to the Streets to Fight Insurance Fraud |
April 12, 2010 |
download |
| Clinic Fire |
Major Pill Clinics Shut Down Owners/Doctors charged |
February 18, 2010 |
download |
| Apartment Building Fire |
Fire Engulfs Apartment Building |
February 18, 2010 |
download |
| Fire Safety |
Fire Safety for Children |
February 17, 2010 |
download |
| Late Night Fire |
Elderly Female Dies in Late Night Fire |
February 4, 2010 |
download |
| Child Injuries |
Two Children Injured in House Fire |
February 2, 2010 |
download |
| Medical Clinic |
Midnight Fire Destroys Medical Clinic |
January 24, 2010 |
download |
| Cold Weather |
FMO Monitoring Cold Weather Incidents |
January 10, 2010 |
download |
| House Fire |
Two die in house fire |
January 8, 2010 |
download |
| 19 Fires in 48 Hours |
Firefighters Kept Busy Countywide |
January 8, 2010 |
download |
| Early Morning Fire |
Early Morning Fire Destroys Food Mart |
January 3, 2010 |
download |
| Fireworks Injury |
Fireworks Erupt Inside Vehicle and Cause Accident |
January 2, 2010 |
download |
| Fireworks Injury |
New Year's Fireworks Celibration Injures 11 Year Old |
January 1, 2010 |
download |
| New Year's Fire |
Early Morning New Year's Fire Displaces Five Families |
January 1, 2010 |
download |
| Klein Fire |
Large Grass Fire Threatens Shopping Center |
April 7, 2009 |
download |
| Safety Tips |
| Title |
Description |
Date |
Download |
| Apartments or Condominiums |
Fire Safety Tips for Apartments or Condominiums |
September 28, 2012 |
download |
| Campfires and Cooking |
Fire Safety Tips for Campfires and Cooking |
March 3, 2012 |
download |
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