Are fire marshals police officers?
The fire marshal and all deputies are certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as peace officers. While the primary role of the fire marshal staff members is to investigate fires occurring within the county, their secondary role is to act as peace officers for Hood County.

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1. How can I find out if a burn ban is in effect?
2. What items may I burn?
3. How do I obtain a copy of a fire report?
4. What do I need to conduct a burn?
5. When can I conduct a controlled burn?
6. Do I need to get a permit for a controlled burn?
7. What are the penalties for violation of burning prohibited items?
8. What is a burn ban?
9. It rained, yet we are under a burn ban. Can I burn?
10. What is the penalty for burning during a burn ban?
11. How do I take care of a citation I received for a violation?
12. I received an outdoor burn warning notice. Is this a citation?
13. Are fire marshals police officers?
14. I live within city limits. Who do I contact about burning?
15. Who do I call for a fire inspection?
16. When can I sell / buy fireworks?
17. Where can I use fireworks?