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Harris County Fire Marshal's Office

Operational permits are required under the 2018 International Fire Code, Section 105.6, as adopted by Harris County Commissioners Court. The operational permit, when issued, allows the applicant to legally conduct the operation or business permitted for a period of time.

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Christmas Tree Safety

Dried out Christmas trees are EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!

Put a freeze on holiday fires by watering your live Christmas tree daily and following the safety tips below.
Christmas Tree Safety Tips

Burn Ban Lifted

Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Harris County Commissioner’s Court lifted the burn ban that went into effect on October 25,2022.

Outdoor burning is still prohibited in Texas, but the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality allows for some exceptions.
Outdoor Burning Rules

2021 Annual Report

If you didn't see, here's your chance to look at our 2021 Annual Report.

Just wait until you see what we did in 2022!
2021 Annual Report

Join Our Team

HCFMO is NOW HIRING multiple positions.

For a full list of job openings and to apply, click the link below.
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Cold Weather Safety

It’s not too early to begin preparing for the heating season.

Check these 10 tips off your list to make sure you are staying fire-safe during cold weather.
Cold Weather Safety Checklist

Turkey Frying Safety

Swiped a deal on another turkey you plan on saving for Christmas?

Even outdoors, turkey frying can have devastating effects if not utilized properly.

Watch as Lt. Jason Barnes from the HCFMO Training Division demonstrates the proper way to fry a turkey!
Turkey Frying Demo

Holiday Fire Safety

Freeze holiday fires with us throughout the month of December for a fire-safe holiday season!
Holiday Fire Safety Tips

Special Events

Special Events Permits are required for any organized, temporary event with an estimated number of participants and spectators of 100 or more people set up outdoors in a parking lot, side of the road, open land, or any outdoor venue not generally used for an assembly or using a building for an event with an anticipated occupancy load of 50 or more if the building is not permitted and constructed as an assembly occupancy in unincorporated Harris County.
Special Events Application

Responder 360 - School Safety Inspections

Watch Part 1 & 2 of HCFMO's Responder 360 series as Inspectors Indiero and Charanza discuss what goes into a school safety inspection.
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Approved Boarding Homes

Harris County requires boarding homes to obtain 2 permits to legally operate. Having these safe measures in place protects residents.
Approved Boarding Homes

Our Purpose

What We Do

As authorized by State Law* and under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for fire prevention, education, control and investigation in the unincorporated areas of Harris County. The Department also assists local municipalities when requested by their government representatives.

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"Our mission is to safeguard the lives and property of residents in the unincorporated areas of Harris County through effective fire prevention, fire investigation, education, and emergency response."

WHAT WE OFFER

OUR SERVICES
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Request Inspection

The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office only inspects facilities located within Harris County and outside city limits.
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Report Hazards

For fire or life safety hazard complaints, you have two choices; fill out our online form, or contact fmosupport@fmo.hctx.net
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Operational Permits

An operational permit allows the applicant to conduct an operation or a business for which a permit is required.
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Training & Education

The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office Training section is a multi-purpose emergency services training provider. The HCFMO Training Field can provide both classroom and hands-on Hazardous Material Training for over-the-road trucking, rail, and pipeline incidents.
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Special Event Permit

A Special Event permit is required to ensure the safety of those attending, working and operating the event.
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Community Outreach

The HCFMO’s Community Outreach section provides a series of free informational programs designed to address fire/life safety issues for citizens in the unincorporated areas of Harris County.
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Industrial Fire Code Exemption

Texas Local Government Code 233.062 (b), states that the fire code does not apply to those industrial facilities which have a fire brigade conforming to the requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

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Youth Firesetter Referral

The Youth Firesetter Intervention Program (YFIP) is designed to provide education and intervention for children who have misused fire. The goal is to prevent fires, injuries, deaths and destruction of property.

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Contact Us

Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Administrative Office

7701 Wilshire, Houston, TX 77040

Phone: (713) 274-1700

Fax: (281) 436-8005

Email: FMOSupport@fmo.hctx.net

HCFMO Training Facility

2318 Atascocita Rd., Humble, TX 77396

Phone: (713) 274-1700

Fax: (281) 436-8005

Email: FMOTraining@fmo.hctx.net