Fire Marshal

 

Burn Ban in Effect! 

Effective August 19, 2019

Responsibilities
The fire marshal works with Hood County fire chiefs to protect firefighters

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and evaluate fire and life safety issues. This office protects the citizens of Hood County by working as the emergency management coordinator and administering the planning and preparation for any emergency situation that may happen in Hood County.

Investigations

This office also investigates all fires that result in:
  • Any criminal activity
  • Fatality
  • Insurance fraud
  • Loss of property
  • Serious injury

Department Goal

The goal of the Hood County fire marshal's office is to provide Hood County effective leadership, coordination, and support for the fire suppression and prevention programs within the county and to reduce life and economic losses due to fire and related emergencies and property losses from disasters.

State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) - Public

Do you or anyone you know need some assistance during times of an emergency event? The state of Texas presents the STEAR program. The STEAR program is a free registry that provides local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs in their community. Texas communities use the registry information in different ways. Registering yourself in the STEAR registry DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive a specific service during an emergency. Available services will vary by community. For more information on how your community will use information in the STEAR registry, contact your local emergency management office.

Who Should Register?

  • People with Disabilities
  • People with access and functional needs such as:
    • People who have limited mobility
    • People who have communication barriers
    • People who require additional medical assistance during an emergency event
    • People who require transportation assistance
    • People who require personal care assistance

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