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Fire Safety Education
Fire Safety for Texans
Fire and Burn Prevention School Curriculum Guides, K-12
Fires in Texas, Texas Fire Incident Reporting System Annual Report
Each year the TEXFIRS section publishes Fires in Texas, a summary of fires reported during the preceding year.
- Fires in Texas, January-December 2010 Fire Statistics (This is a very large file).
- Fires in Texas, January-December 2009 Fire Statistics (This is a very large file).
- Fires in Texas, January-December 2008 Fire Statistics (This is a very large file).
- Fires in Texas, January-December 2007 Fire Statistics (This is a very large file).
- Fires in Texas, January-December 2006 Fire Statistics (This is a very large file).
- Fires in Texas, January-December 2005 Fire Statistics (This is a very large file).
- Fires in Texas, January-December 2004 Fire Statistics (This is a very large file).
- Fires in Texas, January-December 2003 Fire Statistics (This is a very large file).
- Fires in Texas, January-December 2002 Fire Statistics (This is a very large file).
- Fires in Texas, January-December 2001 Fire Statistics (This is a very large file).
- Fires in Texas, January-December 2000 Fire Statistics (This is a very large file).
Firefighter Fatalities
| Year | Download Report |
|---|---|
| FY 2010 | 2010 Annual Report |
| FY 2009 | 2009 Annual Report |
| FY 2008 | 2008 Annual Report |
| FY 2007 | 2007 Annual Report |
| FY 2006 | 2006 Annual Report |
| FY 2005 | 2005 Annual Report |
| FY 2004 | 2004 Annual Report |
| FY 2003 | 2003 Annual Report |
| FY 2002 | 2002 Annual Report |
For security reasons, these PDF files are not available in an alternate format.
| Date of Death | Name | Fire Department | Fatality Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2001 | Captain Jay Jahnke | Houston FD | Fireground Operations |
| December 24, 2001 | David R. Butler | Spring Branch VFD | Medical Condition |
| February 11, 2002 | Vincent Davis | Dallas Fire-Rescue | Fireground Operations |
| April 6, 2002 | Kevin L. Baker | Mid-North VFD | Medical Condition |
| August 12, 2002 | Roger Dunn | Clute VFD | Medical Condition |
| August 12, 2002 | Travis Wiens | Wichita West VFD | Motor Vehicle Incident |
| December 5, 2002 | Captain Michael DePauw | Dallas Fire-Rescue | Medical Condition |
| December 13, 2002 | Shawn Michael Espinoza | Ranger VFD | Medical Condition |
| January 19, 2003 | James Edward Taylor | Bonham FD | Motor Vehicle Incident |
| January 19, 2003 | Gary L. Staley | Porter VFD | Fireground Operations |
| February 12, 2003 | Wayne Kevin Clarke | Dallas Fire-Rescue | Medical Condition |
| March 8, 2003 | Stephen Leigh McGregor | Baird VFD | Medical Condition |
| March 18, 2003 | Lt. Lance Mathew | LaBelle-Fannett VFD | Motor Vehicle Incident |
| November 5, 2003 | Chief Ricardo Gonzales | Beaumont FD | Medical Condition |
| April 4, 2004 | Kevin Kulow | Houston FD | Fireground Operations |
| July 9, 2004 | Chief Gary Fox | Bluegrove VFD | Medical Condition |
| November 12, 2004 | James Campbell | Pendleton Harbor VFD | Medical Condition |
| December 20, 2004 | Nito Guajardo | Baytown FD | Fireground Operations |
| February 19, 2005 | Captain Grady Burke | Houston FD | Fireground Operations |
| February 24, 2005 | Chief Lonnie Nicklas | Shepherd FD | Medical Condition |
| March 30, 2005 | Brandon Phillips | Keller FD | Medical Condition |
| April 24, 2005 | Brian Hunton | Amarillo FD | Motor Vehicle Incident |
| November 22, 2005 | Clint Dewayne Rice | Carlton VFD | Motor Vehicle Incident |
| December 11, 2005 | Captain Chad Ernest Wessels | Briggs VFD | Motor Vehicle Incident |
| April 9, 2006 | James McMorries, Jr. | Howardwick VFD | Motor Vehicle Incident |
| December 30, 2006 | Phillip Townsend | Denison FD | Fireground Operations |
| August 3, 2007 | Kevin Williams, Austin Cheek | Noonday VFD | Fireground Operations |
| July 4, 2008 | Joe Pat Jordan | Pickton-Pine Forest VFD | Medical Condition |
| July 5, 2008 | Chief Robert Leland Knight | Teague VFD | Fireground Operations |
| April 12, 2009 | Captain James A. Harlow, Sr., and Firefighter Damion J. Hobbs | Houston FD | Fireground Operations |
| July 3, 2010 | Captain Thomas Araguz | Wharton VFD | Fireground Operations |
Brochures
Newsletters
Texas Juvenile Firesetter InterCom
Fire Marshal Alerts!
May 10, 2002: State Fire Marshal Announces Fire Extinguisher Rule Changes
in PDF format.
in Microsoft Word.
January 10, 2003: State Fire Marshal Issues Recommendations on Reducing the Number of On-Duty Firefighter Heart Attack Deaths
in PDF format.
in Microsoft Word.
Crashes Involving Fire Department Water Tanker Trucks Are the Leading Cause of Death in Fire Service Motor Vehicle Incidents
Two fatal crashes involving motor vehicles modified into water tankers have been investigated by the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office. The State Fire Marshal wants to alert the Texas fire service regarding the construction and operation of fire department tankers used in transporting water. Read the Alert en Español.
Seasonal Safety Tips
Avoid Winter Holiday Fire Disasters. The State Fire Marshal's Office offers these winter holiday safety tips to minimize the risk of fire and injuries.
For further assistance or additional information, contact the Fire Prevention & Outreach section at 512-305-7900.
Reports
Fire Safety Evaluation: Galveston County.
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Last updated: 09/02/2011
