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 Austin headquarters, SFMO employees are strategically located across the state to respond quickly to requests.
Mission: The Texas State Fire Marshal's Office will reduce the loss of life and property through prevention, education, and protection.
Ethics Statement: The Texas State Fire Marshal's Office is committed to performing all its functions for external and internal customers in a manner that upholds the highest ethical standards. These standards are a manifestation of the agency's core values and we will never settle for doing anything less than what these values exemplify. The State Fire Marshal's Office will utilize its authority in a fair and consistent manner and strive to follow best practices in all its operations. The pursuit and attainment of high ethical standards in all endeavors of this agency is the only acceptable path to our success.
SFMO Values
Professionalism, Excellence, and Trust through:
Respect
We will treat all with courtesy and kindness.
Accountability
We are responsible for our actions.
Integrity
We will be honest and act in a manner that upholds our core values even when no one is watching.
Diligence
We are always mindful that we are public servants and will earnestly do our job.
Service
We work to exceed our customers' expectations.
Objectivity
We will act with fairness at all times and allow the facts, not preconceptions, to determine the outcome of our actions.
Passion
We never allow mediocrity to be acceptable, only greatness.
History of the State Fire Marshal : In recognition of our 100th year of serving the citizens of Texas, the SFMO has put together a complete history of the office.