Welcome to Greater Houston Fire Marshal's Council

The goal of the Greater Houston Area Fire Marshal’s Council is to develop a multijurisdictional organization to promote the exchange of information, which will be used to improve each jurisdiction’s ability to protect and serve the citizens of their communities. The Council’s primary objectives are as follows:

· To promote fire and life safety for the welfare of the citizens of Texas.

· To reduce the loss of lives and property; through effective fire prevention, public fire education and fire investigation in the Greater Houston Area, the State of Texas and the United States of America.

· To promote uniformity in adoption and enforcement of fire and life safety codes through the education of the public and private sectors.

· To promulgate fire and life safety codes and standards to save lives and preserve property.

· To provide a forum for fire officials to express and confer with issues concerning fire safety, fire prevention, public fire education and fire investigations issues.

· To form a network of fire officials that will enhance opportunities to assist on

Our Mission

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As a GHFMC, we provide resources, training, and support for fire marshals, fire and arson investigators and safety professionals. Together, we strive to enhance fire safety, Training standards, and ensure a safer environment for everyone and the public we serve.

Position Name Agency Email Director David Brannon Pasadena FMO dbrannon@pasadenatx.gov Co-Director Gilbert Robinson Pasadena FMO grobinson@pasadenatx.gov Training Director Vacant Director at Large Randy Burlin Baytown FD robert.burlin@baytown.org Director at Large Dennis Harris Texas City FD dharris@texas-city-tx.org Treasurer Rusty Kattner Village FD kattner@villagefire.org Secretary Vacant Arson Task Force Tommy Cones League City FMO tommy.cones@leaguecity.com

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