HARKER HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT  

FIRE MARSHAL
The Fire Marshal's Office is tasked with preventing and/or reducing the incidence of fire, explosions, and other hazards that may cause harm to the residents, businesses and visitors of the City of Harker Heights. We strive to accomplish this goal through quality public education, construction plan reviews, fire and life safety inspections, application of the fire code, fire cause and origin examinations, and criminal investigations. Our dedicated and highly trained personnel will actively participate with our community, by striving to provide safety information, by attempting to serve as role models, by effectively and efficiently utilizing all resources made available, and by providing excellent customer service to the citizens and visitors to the City of Harker Heights, Texas
FIRE CODE

 2021 IFC

The 2021 International Fire Code has been adopted with amendments by the City of Harker Heights.  The Fire Code is an ordinance enacted to protect lives, property, and increase safety in our community

2021 IFC Amendments

2015 IFC

Projects initiated prior to March 2022 will continue to utilize the 2015 International Fire Code and amendments

2015 IFC Amendments

FIRE INSPECTIONS

 

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Fire and Life Safety inspections are completed regulary to promote safety and prevent incidents or injuries.  Conducting Fire and Life Safety inspections maintains safety initiatives in our community.

Business Inspections
Commercial Self-Inspection
Commercial Business Information
Fire Lanes
Fire Safety & Evacuation Plan

Mobile Food Vendors
Mobile Food Vendor Information
Propane Compliance Affidavit

Request an Inspection
Inspection Request Form

PERMITS

 

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The 2021 International Fire Code requires a permit for certian types of work or conditions. All permits must be renewed each year

Permits are required for:
fire protection systems, fuel storage tanks, place of assembly, licensed facilities, open burning, carnival/circus, firework displays, hazardous materials, tent/membrane structures, tire storage,hot work, licensed facilities, foster care or adoption, and mobile food vendors.

PERMIT APPLICATION

STILLHOUSE HOLLOW LAKE - U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Adjacent Landowner Information

To apply for a permit to mow or clear underbrush on Corp of Engineers property please contact their project office for more information.

Office: 254-939-2461
Open M-F 8-4:30 except for federal holidays
FOSTER CARE


Families starting a foster care will need to have a fire inspection. Our helpful information below will assist you in getting started

Foster Care Home Fire Safety
Request a Foster Care Inspection

OPEN BURNING


Burning without a permit is prohibited in the City of Harker Heights

Legal vs. Illegal Burning
Recreational Fires
Portable Outdoor Fire Places
Control Burn Complaint Form

FIRE INVESTIGATIONS

 

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The Fire Marshal's Office is a law enforcement agency within the Fire Department. Fire Investigators are Peace Officers trained to determine fire origin and cause, and conduct criminal investigations

Report a Crime

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Education is important to reducing the occurrence of fires. Please contact us for training and safety information.

Activity Request
PUBLIC INFORMATION


OPEN RECORDS REQUEST

Mahlstedt

Assistant Chief / Fire Marshal
C. Mahlstedt
[email protected]

Mahlstedt

Deputy Fire Marshal
E. Gingerich
[email protected]