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Hood County, TX




Burn Ban has been lifted as of September 18, 2009
Conditions may change quickly so please burn with caution and feel free to contact the Fire Marshal Office with any questions 817-579-3335

To notify the Fire Marshal office of a controlled burn please complete the Burn Notification form. This is a notification process ONLY not an approval. You will receive a verification number that your information has been received. Thank you.

Hood County Fire Marshal Office

Brian Fine is the Fire Marshal for Hood County.

Mission Statement

The goal of the Hood County Fire Marshal's Office is to provide Hood County effective leadership, coordination, and support for the fire suppression and prevention programs within the county and to reduce life and economic losses due to fire and related emergencies, and property losses from disasters. This office shall also investigate all fires that result in loss of property, serious injury, fatality, insurance fraud or any other criminal activity. The Fire Marshal shall work with the Fire Chief's of Hood County to protect firefighters and evaluate fire and life safety issues. This office shall also protect the citizens of Hood County by working as the Emergency Management Coordinator and administer the planning and preparing for any emergency situation that may happen in Hood County.

For additional information contact the Fire Marshal's Office directly at 817-579-3335.


CodeRED - Emergency Notification System


Hood County now has the ability to notify you about emergency situations faster than ever before with the CodeRED Emergency Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notification.

Click here to sign-up or to update your contact information.


HOOD COUNTY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GUIDE

Legislation related to the duties of the Fire Marshal:
Rules of Outdoor burning from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
SECTION 7.177. VIOLATIONS OF CLEAN AIR ACT
SECTION 7.187. PENALTIES
SECTION 382.085. UNAUTHORIZED EMISSIONS PROHIBITED
SECTION 343.011. PUBLIC NUISANCE, relating to the accidental or intentional burning of accumulated refuse


Hood County 911/Addressing Department

Staff:
Brian Fine, Fire Marshal & Emergency Management Coordinator
Kathryn Mullins, Administrative Assistant
Gary Wesson, Deputy Fire Marshal (Law Enforcement & Investigation)
Mike Stafford, Deputy Fire Marshal (Law Enforcement & Investigation)
Johnny Miller, Deputy Fire Marshal (Law Enforcement & Investigation)
Shane Dozier, Deputy Fire Marshal (Law Enforcement & Investigation)
Larry Goin,Deputy Fire Marshal (Law Enforcement & Investigation)
Brent Blackmon, Deputy Fire Marshal  (Fire Investigation)
Jessica Sanchez, Deputy Fire Marshal  (Fire Investigation)
Kevin Jones, Deputy Fire Marshal (Fire Investigation)
Ray Wilson, Deputy Fire Marshal (Fire Investigation)
David Vesely(Law Enforcement & Investigation)

Telephone:
Office, 817-579-3335
Crime Stoppers, 817-573-TIPS (8477)

Fax:
817-408-3424

Email Address:
Brian Fine
bfine@co.hood.tx.us

Location:
201 West Bridge Street
Granbury, TX 76048