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Since 1997 the State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) has been part of the Texas Department of Insurance. In addition to the staff located at the Austin headquarters, SFMO employees are strategically located across the state to respond quickly to requests. The Texas State Fire Marshal's Office is composed of four sections: Outreach, Fire Safety Inspections, Licensing and Enforcement, and Fire Investigations

Check out Licensing Investigator Michael Dayao inspecting a fire extinguisher. He is making sure it meets the proper wei...
10/22/2026

Check out Licensing Investigator Michael Dayao inspecting a fire extinguisher. He is making sure it meets the proper weight requirements, is stored at an appropriate height, and is tagged with current data. SFMO is hard at work keeping Texas fire safe!

Autumn leaves are starting to pile up! Please don't burn your yard waste - compost it instead!
10/19/2026

Autumn leaves are starting to pile up! Please don't burn your yard waste - compost it instead!

The deadline to adopt a commissioner's court order to sell retail fireworks in a county during Diwali is Thursday, Oct. ...
10/19/2026

The deadline to adopt a commissioner's court order to sell retail fireworks in a county during Diwali is Thursday, Oct. 22.

There must be an actual commissioner's court order and not a verbal approval.

To: County and municipal fire marshals; county judges and commissioner courts House Bill 608 amends the Occupations Code 2154.202 (h) by adding (4) which states: (h) In addition to the periods during which the sale of fireworks is authorized under Subsection (g), the commissioners court of a county....

Happy Boss' Day to Chief Debra Knight - Texas' first female state fire marshal! Thank you for being an incredible leader...
10/16/2026

Happy Boss' Day to Chief Debra Knight - Texas' first female state fire marshal! Thank you for being an incredible leader and your commitment to keeping Texas fire safe!

Planning on scaring up some fun this Halloween? Make sure the attractions meet state safety requirements!
10/15/2026

Planning on scaring up some fun this Halloween? Make sure the attractions meet state safety requirements!

Even with all their terrifying features, treat haunted houses like you would any building.

💥It only takes one spark to start a wildfire.Protect your home from wildfires:✅ Create fire-safe space around your house...
10/14/2026

💥It only takes one spark to start a wildfire.

Protect your home from wildfires:
✅ Create fire-safe space around your house.
✅ Maintain roof & gutters.
✅ Maintain decks.
✅ Check your insurance.

https://www.tdi.texas.gov/tips/protect-home-wildfire.html

It ain't over til it's over, y'all! Stay informed and prepared throughout hurricane season.
10/13/2026

It ain't over til it's over, y'all! Stay informed and prepared throughout hurricane season.

Decorating for Halloween? Check out our fire safe tips!
10/12/2026

Decorating for Halloween? Check out our fire safe tips!

Here are some tips to make sure you and your family have a fire-safe Halloween.

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