Harris County Fire Marshal

09/19/2026

09/18/2026

It is with great pleasure that we announce C. Wharton & E. Cooley promotion to the rank of Captain within the Prevention Bureau of HCFMO!

Join us in congratulating them on their promotion!

09/17/2026

Our neighbors in Waller County reminding everyone about the Burn Ban also in effect in their county.

09/17/2026

A burn ban is now in place for unincorporated areas of Harris County, effective today September 17, 2026.

This ban was officially approved during today's Commissioner's Court meeting.

Presently, there are 216 counties in Texas under a burn ban, including our neighboring counties of Fort Bend County, Waller County, Brazoria and Galveston County. - https://mailchi.mp/8abf5b12acce/burn-ban-now-in-effect

09/17/2026

Join us for a FREE hands-on educational demo focused on hydraulics, hose and nozzle packages, and creating a Gold Standard Attack Package.

Date: October 2 | Time 8:30 AM–2:00 PM

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register

09/16/2026

What a night at the ballpark! Yesterday, HCFMO employees enjoyed a Houston Astros game in celebration of First Responders Day and even better, the Astros came away with the win!

Thank you to the for inviting our team! ⚾️

09/15/2026

We celebrated our Service Award honorees, recognizing their dedicated years of service, continued commitment, and valuable contributions to our organization.

Thank you for all that you do!

09/14/2026

4:45PM Update: The facility is working to safely restore power, with air monitoring underway. At this time, there is no believed impact to the community. Officials will continue to monitor the situation.

INDUSTRIAL NOTICE: TPC Group Houston Operations, located at 8600 Park Place Blvd., reports unusual flaring and black smoke due to a power outage at the facility.

TPC Group does not expect any impact to the surrounding community and is working to resolve the issue safely and quickly.

Residents are encouraged to download the CAER app to receive industrial notifications and updates.

09/14/2026

On Duty with HCFMO Ep. 5: NIGHT SHIFT

In this episode, Sgt. Ellis from the Investigations Bureau takes you behind the scenes of the night shift, sharing what it's like to respond to fire scenes, the types of calls investigators handle, and the important role they play in determining the origin and cause of fires.

Around the clock, HCFMO is committed to helping keep our community safe.

09/13/2026

Tonight, we are remembering retired HCFMO outreach canine Cinder.

For years, he helped educate generations of people on fire and life safety. From preschoolers hearing those lessons for the very first time to seniors being reminded of the importance of staying safe, he had a way of connecting with everyone he met.

Alongside his handler, Senior Inspector Tom, Cinder made a lasting difference in our community.

Our hearts are with you Tom. Thank you, Cinder, for your service and all the memories.

You will be missed.

It is with great sadness that I have to post of Cinder's passing. He was 13 years and 3 months old before health issues and old age took their toll and he had to be put to sleep. Thanks to all who followed the postings and his career as a great Outreach rep for fire/life safety programs. He will be sorely missed.🐾😢