Fire Marshal Mission Statement
Since 1997 the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) has been part of the Texas Department of Insurance as directed by SB 371, 75th Legislature. In addition to the staff located at the SFMO headquarters in Austin, SFMO employees are strategically located across the state to respond quickly to requests.
Mission: To reduce loss of life and property due to fire and related hazards.
Vision: Through the efforts of four divisions, Prevention and Outreach, Fire Safety Inspections, Licensing and Enforcement, and Fire Investigations, and in collaboration with private sector entities, the regulated fire service industry, the Texas fire service, local and state agencies, and the public, we seek to create communities well prepared to protect themselves against fire.
Strategy: We believe that prevention is the most effective means of fire protection. We incorporate the principles of Engineering, Enforcement and Education into innovative fire protection. Fire personnel working in the areas of Engineering learn why fires are occurring and distill their findings into accurate, relevant fire protection information. Enforcement reinforces Engineering by ensuring that the public adheres to fire safety codes and statutes. Through Education, we design and deliver vital fire prevention services and information to the audiences and communities most in need of it. At our core, we understand that fire is largely preventable. We believe that through fire and life safety engineering, enforcement and education, we can help create safer communities and reduce the impact of fire.
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Last updated: 05/11/2012
