Fire Marshal

Mission Statement

Our mission is to safeguard the lives and property of residents in Williamson County through effective fire prevention, fire investigation, education, and emergency response while fostering the responsibilities of economic growth and development.

Vision

Our vision is to be a community leader in fire prevention and emergency response to make our County one of the safest places to live, work, and explore.

Values Statement

We value the faith and trust of the community and each of our members will support the mission by adhering to the following core values:

  • Accountable: We are accountable to our community for our individual and collective team actions
  • Trustworthy: We acknowledge that truth and trust are the foundations of relationship building and delivery of services.
  • Professional: The Williamson County Fire Marshal's Office will provide its members with the means, skills, and education to provide outstanding professional services.

The County Fire Marshal is the chief fire prevention officer in the unincorporated areas of the county. The statute for the County Fire Marshal's authority is found in Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, Local Government Code, County Public Safety Title 11, Fire Protection, Subchapter B, County Fire Marshal. Chapters 352.011 through 352.023 creates and outline the authority and duties.

The County Fire Marshal does not have jurisdiction within an incorporated city. That local government retains that jurisdiction. However, the exception to this rule is when the city government or the State Fire Marshal requests assistance. VTCA Local Government Code Title 11 Chapter 352.019(d).

Listed are the additional jurisdictions that the Williamson County Fire Marshal's office that provides fire code review and enforcement:

Williamson County Fire Code

The Williamson County Commissioners Court adopted the 2018 IFC effective November 17, 2020. This code applies to unincorporated Williamson County only. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum requirements, with due regard to function, for the design and construction or substantial improvement of public buildings, commercial establishments, and multi-family residential dwellings consisting of four or more units, to reduce the risk to life and property from fire. The Williamson County Fire Marshal's office is tasked with the administration of the adopted IFC and works closely with the Williamson County Engineering Department on commercial construction projects in the unincorporated portions of Williamson County.

Our process includes:

  • A comprehensive non-structural architectural plan review
  • A detailed review of fire protection plans
  • Permitting the development as well as fire protection systems
  • A diligent and detailed inspection program, performed by the Williamson County Fire Marshal's office

Williamson County will utilize the 2018 International Fire Code, related Local Amendments, and the Williamson County Fire Code (PDF) and 2018 Fee Schedule (PDF).