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Harris County Fire Marshal

Harris County Fire Marshal Our mission is to safeguard the lives and property of residents in the unincorporated areas of HC

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HCFMO is NOW HIRING the following positions:1️⃣ Part-time HazMat Tech 2️⃣ Operational Permit Specialist3️⃣ Executive Pro...
03/15/2023

HCFMO is NOW HIRING the following positions:

1️⃣ Part-time HazMat Tech

2️⃣ Operational Permit Specialist

3️⃣ Executive Protective Unit Specialist

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It's spring break!If you're on vacation, don't forget to count the # of doors between your room and nearest 2 fire exits...
03/14/2023

It's spring break!

If you're on vacation, don't forget to count the # of doors between your room and nearest 2 fire exits.

Fire is FAST & DARK!

Counting the doors allows you to quickly escape if you're unable to see.

Even on spring break vacay, FIRE SAFETY IS IMPORTANT!Simple actions like reading the escape plan posted in your hotel ro...
03/14/2023

Even on spring break vacay, FIRE SAFETY IS IMPORTANT!

Simple actions like reading the escape plan posted in your hotel room could save your life.

03/13/2023
Case#: 2302-00041

HCFMO & Crime Stoppers of Houston need your help identifying a suspect involved in a commercial fire that occurred on February 18, 2023, at Walmart located at 13750 East Freeway, Houston, TX. 77015.

If you recognize the person in the video, call Crime Stoppers.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to felony charges or an arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Information may be reported by calling (713) 222-TIPS (8477) or submitting tips online at www.crime-stoppers.org. All tipsters remain anonymous.

Click the link for more info: https://mailchi.mp/0c55f7a1890e/tips-needed-identifying-suspect-in-walmart-fire

We sprung forward an hour today!While you're changing the last of your clocks, take some time before bed and test your s...
03/12/2023

We sprung forward an hour today!

While you're changing the last of your clocks, take some time before bed and test your smoke alarms.

Smoke alarms can be tested by pressing the "TEST' button until you hear the alarm.

This simple act can SAVE YOUR LIFE!

Our hearts are saddened for the loss of firefighter/EMT Nahit Oral.We extend our deepest condolences and support to his ...
03/10/2023

Our hearts are saddened for the loss of firefighter/EMT Nahit Oral.

We extend our deepest condolences and support to his family and friends. May you forever hold the memories of Nahit’s legacy.

03/09/2023
International Women's Day 2023

On we extend our appreciation and gratitude to the women dedicated to protecting communities across the world. The women of HCFMO continue to blaze trails in their respective fields. We celebrate them today and every day for their commitment to keeping Harris County safe.

We will be there! Who's going to join us? 🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️
03/06/2023

We will be there!

Who's going to join us? 🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️

Spring into Safety with your first responders on Saturday, March 25 in Old Town Spring. The first 500 kids can get a cool safety backpack. The whole family can tour police cruisers, ambulances, helicopters, firetrucks and more on Saturday, March 25. See YOU there!

On this day 2 years ago, we lost one of our own.His legacy can be seen alive and well in the HCFMO Training Division and...
03/05/2023

On this day 2 years ago, we lost one of our own.

His legacy can be seen alive and well in the HCFMO Training Division and through the hundreds of first responders he taught in emergency management.

Sending his family lots of hugs today from his HCFMO family!

It's National Employee Appreciation Day!Please join HCFMO Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen in thanking our amazing sta...
03/03/2023

It's National Employee Appreciation Day!

Please join HCFMO Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen in thanking our amazing staff who work daily to uphold our agency motto of "Everything we do, Everyday we do it, for a Safe Harris County."

Yesterday, HCFMO Chief Deputy Rodney Reed participated in Career Day at Eagle Springs Elementary.  🦅🦅🦅He educated the st...
03/02/2023

Yesterday, HCFMO Chief Deputy Rodney Reed participated in Career Day at Eagle Springs Elementary. 🦅🦅🦅

He educated the students on the privilege of public service careers and provided life saving family escape planning tips.

Thank you Humble Independent School District for having us out!

HCFMO investigators are in route to a scene at the 18500 block of Quail Brock Dr. in Humble, Texas.More info to come as ...
02/24/2023

HCFMO investigators are in route to a scene at the 18500 block of Quail Brock Dr. in Humble, Texas.

More info to come as it becomes available.

🚨Final Report 🚨The fire has been ruled accidental caused by a heat gun left unattended.###🚨Update (2000 hours)🚨Fire is c...
02/24/2023

🚨Final Report 🚨

The fire has been ruled accidental caused by a heat gun left unattended.

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🚨Update (2000 hours)🚨

Fire is currently out in all 3 impacted structures with no injuries.

Dogs pulled out of the fire given oxygen.

Cause & origin of the fire remains under investigation.





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HCFMO investigators are in route to a residential fire on the 3400 block of Rosemary Ln. assisting Westfield Fire Department.

Scene remains active. More info to come as it becomes available.

HCFMO is committed to reducing risk throughout our community.One way we accomplish this is through the issuance of speci...
02/23/2023

HCFMO is committed to reducing risk throughout our community.

One way we accomplish this is through the issuance of special events operational permits in unincorporated .

To learn more about the permitting process, visit: https://www.hcfmo.net/Divisions/Prevention/Special-Events

For a full list of Community Risk Reduction efforts offered by HCFMO, visit:
https://www.hcfmo.net/Portals/15/Outreach/Outreach%20info/HCFMO%20Community%20Risk%20Reduction%20Resource%20Guide.pdf?ver=JxA19c74iR5xZ2kQQkZlJw%3d%3d

Happy President's Day!We are open today. If you should need assistance please call or email us at:📞 : 713-274-1700📨 : fm...
02/20/2023

Happy President's Day!

We are open today. If you should need assistance please call or email us at:

📞 : 713-274-1700
📨 : [email protected]

The 17th Annual CERT Rodeo is happening TODAY in Harris County!In it's honor, we will be talking about the Community Ris...
02/18/2023

The 17th Annual CERT Rodeo is happening TODAY in Harris County!

In it's honor, we will be talking about the Community Risk Reduction resources HCFMO provides.

Today's resource is HCFMO's Youth FireSetter Intervention Program (YFIP)!

To learn more about the YFIP Program, visit 👇
https://www.hcfmo.net/Divisions/YFIP

For a full list of HCFMO CRR resources, visit 👇
https://www.hcfmo.net/Portals/15/Outreach/Outreach%20info/HCFMO%20Community%20Risk%20Reduction%20Resource%20Guide.pdf?ver=JxA19c74iR5xZ2kQQkZlJw%3d%3d

In honor of the 17th Annual CERT Rodeo happening tomorrow in Harris County, we will be discussing Community Risk Reducti...
02/17/2023

In honor of the 17th Annual CERT Rodeo happening tomorrow in Harris County, we will be discussing Community Risk Reduction resources that HCFMO provides the community.

During the CERT Rodeo, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) compete both as individuals and teams to mitigate a variety of emergency management scenarios.

To learn more about CRR resources provided by HCFMO, visit:
https://www.hcfmo.net/Portals/15/Outreach/Outreach%20info/HCFMO%20Community%20Risk%20Reduction%20Resource%20Guide.pdf?ver=JxA19c74iR5xZ2kQQkZlJw%3d%3d

Harris County Citizen Corps ReadyHarris

It's cold outside!Check out this fun activity from our friend Sparky The Fire Dog you can do with your kiddos this weeke...
02/17/2023

It's cold outside!

Check out this fun activity from our friend Sparky The Fire Dog you can do with your kiddos this weekend.

While you're playing, take the time to talk to them about heating safety.

Great tips Chief Parker!
02/17/2023

Great tips Chief Parker!

FRIDAY IS HERE!! You know what that means? It is time for Fire Chief's Fun Fact Friday! 🔥🚒 Tell us your Fire fun facts.

02/16/2023
STEAR

Help us help you!

Check out this video to learn more 👇

02/16/2023
STEAR

Did you know that is one of many counties throughout Texas that participates in the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR)?

STEAR is a FREE resource available to Texans with disabilities, limited mobility or communication barriers and provides local first responders with additional info on the needs in their community.

Check out this video to learn more 👇

Preparing today for tomorrow’s next emergency is essential for emergency management. This week, Regional Hazmat teams fr...
02/15/2023

Preparing today for tomorrow’s next emergency is essential for emergency management.

This week, Regional Hazmat teams from the Houston Area trained on propane emergencies.

The teams participated in advanced tactics for leak control and safe flaring operations.

02/12/2023

Community leaders are giving a final update to the anhydrous ammonia leak at the 99cent only Warehouse. Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department Harris County Sheriff's Office Community Volunteer Fire Department Harris County Public Health Harris County Pollution Control Texas Department of Public Safety

02/12/2023

Community leaders are giving another update on the leak at the 99cent Warehouse. Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department Harris County Sheriff's Texas Department of Public Safety Officers AssociationHarris County Pollution Control Community Volunteer Fire Department Houston Fire Department

02/12/2023

Community leaders are are briefing the public on the leak in the Katy area.

HCFMO Investigators are on scene assisting Ponderosa Fire Department with an apartment fire at 505 Cypress Station. One...
02/10/2023

HCFMO Investigators are on scene assisting Ponderosa Fire Department with an apartment fire at 505 Cypress Station. One person was injured and being transported to the hospital. The fire was contained to one building. The origin and cause investigation is underway.

Mutual aid is essential to emergency response. Thank you Spring Fire Department for hosting!
02/10/2023

Mutual aid is essential to emergency response.

Thank you Spring Fire Department for hosting!

Officers and deputies with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Harris County Fire Marshal, Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 and a 9-1-1 dispatcher with the Texas Emergency Communications Center TECC joined Spring Firefighters today to talk about how we work together in critical situations. We reviewed January's SWAT standoff and arson fire in Breckinridge Forest at today's meeting.

It's National Burn Awareness Week!This year's theme is “Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire!”47% of all home fires are caused by ...
02/09/2023
Kitchen Safety

It's National Burn Awareness Week!

This year's theme is “Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire!”

47% of all home fires are caused by cooking.

Check out this blast from the past episode of HCFMO's 60 Second Fire Safety Series all about safety in the kitchen.

We can't wait for the CERT Rodeo!Don't forget to stop by, say hi to the HCFMO team, and learn more about the community r...
02/09/2023

We can't wait for the CERT Rodeo!

Don't forget to stop by, say hi to the HCFMO team, and learn more about the community risk reduction efforts and resources HCFMO provides.

At HCFMO, our mission is to safeguard the lives and property of residents in the unincorporated areas of Harris County t...
02/09/2023

At HCFMO, 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.

But we can't do it alone! Ensuring a safer Harris County is a community effort.

Check out these Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Trainings happening throughout Harris County.

When a disaster happens, you may be the first person to witness the emergency! Do you know how to check if you and your family are safe? What do you do until first responders arrive?

The Community Emergency Response Team training allows you to learn emergency preparedness/response skills and access a network of neighbors leading the effort to keep your community safe! Trainings are offered online through FEMA and in person classes throughout Harris County.

Find more information on all the trainings available by visiting https://bit.ly/CERTtrainings .


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Cuando ocurre un desastre, ¡usted puede ser la primera persona en ser testigo de la emergencia! ¿Sabes cómo verificar si tú y tu familia están a salvo? ¿Qué haces hasta que llegan las socorristas?

¡La capacitación del Equipo de Respuesta a Emergencias Comunitarias le permite aprender habilidades de preparación/respuesta ante emergencias y acceder a una red de vecinos que lideran el esfuerzo para mantener segura a su comunidad! Las capacitaciones se ofrecen en línea a través de FEMA y clases en persona en todo el condado Harris.

Encuentre más información sobre todas las capacitaciones disponibles visitando https://bit.ly/CERTtrainings .

NEWLY UPDATED ALERT 🚨 Did you know that HCFMO updates the list of approved boarding homes throughout Harris County every...
02/05/2023

NEWLY UPDATED ALERT 🚨

Did you know that HCFMO updates the list of approved boarding homes throughout Harris County every week?

Why do we do this???

To ensure the most vulnerable in our community are seeking services that have passed all Harris County Boarding Home Regulations to promote and protect their health, safety, and general welfare.

To learn more about boarding homes and to view the current list, visit:
https://www.hcfmo.net/Divisions/Prevention/Boarding-Home

Harris County Sheriff's Office

CO poisoning can be DEADLY!We know it's cold outside, but please take caution by:-properly ventilating your heating devi...
02/01/2023

CO poisoning can be DEADLY!

We know it's cold outside, but please take caution by:

-properly ventilating your heating devices
-NEVER using your gas range, oven, or bbq grill inside your home for heating purposes

01/30/2023

It's cold outside!

Check out these heating safety tips from our friends at the Texas State Fire Marshal Office to keep you and your family safe.

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Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
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I was at Old Town Spring and saw a Harris County fire marshal sign mandating masks. There must have been 200 plus people there and maybe 5% wore mask. 8 assume next week Covid19 outbreaks will be traced back to today's event. Apparently the Harris County Fire Marshal does not care or they would be there enforcing masks wearing
I am so frustrated. I was driving by Dragons Lair. This being a business I had previously filed a complaint about the owner violating the mask order. I was getting Taco Cabana and saw the owner of Dragons Lair was outside his shop walking in with three people, one his wife and two employees and of course he was not wearing a mask. But what is the point to filing another complaint? The last complaint the investigator either did not watch the evidence despite claiming to or could not count the number of people in the video. He claimed that in the video evidence from the first violation that only the owner's wife was in the room with him, despite clearly a large heavy set man entering the room and doing something off camera then leaving. The wife was covered by the exception that you can be unmasked around family who live in the same residence. The additional man however.... So I ask myself and anyone here what is the point of filing another complaint if the Fire Marshal's office is not going to take the order and consequently the pandemic seriously?
I am curious why a complaint made about a violation of the mask order was handled so unprofessionally? I filed a complaint about an owner of a business that was in violation of Abbott's mask order, and I went on record rather than remain anonymous as I had video evidence of the violation. The Fire Marshal never contacted me and instead took the word of the accused and dismissed the claim as frivolous. Does our Fire Marshal feel the mask order is frivolous?
No social distancing required at sam houston race park for the Kentucky derby? Why do they get a free pass?
Is there a burn ban in the county?
Dear Harris County Fire Marshall,

You need to fine these businesses violating Governor Abbott's order regarding bars. They cannot keep having a reckless disregard for the coronavirus! The businesses mentioned are in this news article:

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/07/17/houston-area-restaurants-accused-of-violating-social-distancing-guidelines/?outputType=amp

Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Mr. Pedraza
Just a question, per the news, you guys are out enforcing Covid violations. Any truth that?
My daughter moved into a new apartment with burglar bars and there’s no release latch to open the bars in case of a fire and I tried to report it on your website but it won’t go through and I’ve left messages and I can’t get through to a human so I’m trying your page because I desperately need someone to go and inspect, I know it’s against the law and I’m worried about
my daughter she is at
4500 Sherwood Ln.,
Barwood apt.’s
Houston TX 77092 apt. 13
Please help😩 please 😩
So are y'all still hiring??
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To Whom It May Concern Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUjcmzScMvE&feature=youtu.be
When will the next hazmat technician course be held?
My big yellow dog Toby enjoyed Fire Marshal Laurie reading Clifford the big red dog. Thanks for the story time.
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