Investigations

Our fire investigations section works to determine the origin and cause of fires. Our team includes fire investigators and accelerant detection canines.

Our fire licensing investigations section investigates companies licensed to perform fire equipment service to ensure the equipment is properly installed and complies with adopted technical standards.

Fire scene investigations

To request a fire/arson investigation, assistance with a fatality fire, or speak to an investigator, call 512-676-6780.

To verify the credentials of an SFMO employee, call 512-676-6780.

For general questions, contact FireInvestigations@tdi.texas.gov.

Fire scene investigation protocol
Accelerant detection canines
Firefighter fatality investigations: Line of Duty Death reports and statistics.
Fire investigation workbook: (PDF) Workbook used by SFMO investigators while conducting origin and cause investigations.
State agency building fire report: Online form for Texas state agency staff to report a fire at a state agency building.
Contact an Investigator

Fire licensing investigations

For general questions, contact SFMOlicensinginvestigations@tdi.texas.gov.

Report a licensing violation
Fireworks Inspections Checklists
Recently Issued Fire Marshal Disciplinary Actions
Contact an Investigator

For more information, contact: Fire.Marshal@tdi.texas.gov

Last updated: 11/21/2023