The mission of the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal's Office is to preserve life and property through life safety education and fire investigation while fostering economic growth for the county through the management and enforcement of fire service responsibilities in unincorporated areas in accordance with Local Government Code Section 352.
Vision
The Fort Bend County Fire Marshal's Office will continue to provide efficient and effective customer service while responding to increasing community demands. The management and impact of safety inspections, construction reviews, fire investigations, and the maintenance of fire records by a highly qualified staff will produce an overall fire reduction risk for the county.
Established as a County Department February 1, 1985.
The County Fire Marshal does not have jurisdiction within an incorporated city. That local government retains that jurisdiction. However, the exception to this rule is when city government or the State Fire Marshal requests assistance. VTCA Local Government Code Title 11 Chapter 352.019(d).