Prevention Division


The mission of the Galveston Fire Marshal's Office is to educate our citizens, of all ages, in the prevention of fires and what to do in the event of a fire related emergency by providing programs and materials to schools, churches and civic organizations. The Fire Marshal's Office continues to protect our citizens, as well as visitors to our city, by making annual fire prevention inspections to assure equipment and safety regulations are in compliance. The Fire Marshal's Office investigates all fires of a suspicious nature. Fire safety is the responsibility of all citizens and fire safety education is the responsibility of the Galveston Fire Marshal's Office.

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News from the Office of the Fire Marshal...

Fire Marshal's Office Launches Monthly Newsletter


The Office of the Fire Marshal has launched a monthly newsletter intended to keep citizens informed of fire prevention efforts and public education opportunities within the City of Galveston. Each months edition of "Code Red" can be found on this site and can be downloaded in PDF format.

Sept 12, 2012


Stand Strong for Texas; Keep our State Safe from Wildfires


Sept 13, 2011


City Of Galveston Adopts 2009 International Fire Code


The City of Galveston has officially adopted the 2009 International Fire Code. This code also includes the 2009 edition of the "NFPA 101 Life Safety Code" (NFPA 2009) in its entirety. The adoption of this code will reflect in the decrease in the number of unsafe and life threatening structures. It will also increase the safety requirements for new and existing buildings. This change will allow the City of Galveston to be more proactive and effective in addressing a wide variety of life safety and fire safety issues. See the "Read More" link below to view the City of Galveston's revised Fire Prevention and Prtoection Ordinance including the updated fire code. This ordinance will become effective on August 1,2010

Read More June 11, 2010