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 Marshal's Office
Assistant Chief / Fire Marshal
C. Mahlstedt
[email protected]
Deputy Fire Marshal
E. Gingerich
[email protected]
The 2024 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
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
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
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
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
Education is important to reducing the occurrence of fires. Please contact us for training and safety information.
Activity Request
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.
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