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Fire Marshal

Welcome to the Office of the
Hays County Fire Marshal
 

Burn Ban is currently:

OFF (effective at 11 a.m. on October 5, 2023)

in the unincorporated areas of Hays County

View some of the resources used by the Fire Marshal in making recommendations:

Texas Drought Monitor

Fire Danger – Texas Forecast Fire Danger

Weather Forecast

Fire Weather Avalanche


Download Your Personal Wildfire Plan

 

We live in a drought-prone region of the country. Wildfires can happen at any time, but when our conditions have been extremely dry for prolonged periods of time, the grasses and fuels available mean fires spread more quickly. Wildfires often threaten homes and businesses. Use the above Wildfire Action Plan for your home and any businesses you own. Share it with family members, roommates and co-workers. Being prepared in case a wildfire threatens your property can make all the difference. 


The primary mission of the Hays County Fire Marshal’s Office (HCFMO) is to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Hays County from fires, natural and man-made hazards, and other significant events by coordinating directly with other public safety agencies, residents and the business community. The staff of the HCFMO executes this responsibility with pride and under the highest standards of professionalism, efficiency, integrity and accountability. 

The HCFMO comprises three functions: Fire Code Compliance and Enforcement; Fire Prevention and Inspections; and Fire/Arson Investigations. As a division of the Hays County Office of Emergency Services, the HCFMO provides rapid response to requests for investigations, inspections, fire code compliance, and emergency management assistance.

Residential Burning

To notify the Fire Marshal’s Office of residential/private property burning please email: burn@co.hays.tx.us. Check below for information about outdoor burning.

Rules for Outdoor Burning (English)

Rules for Outdoor Burning (Spanish) THIS IS BEING REVISED

Residential Permits & Inspections (Buildings, Fireworks)

All plan submittals, permitting, and inspection requests must be done using our online system.
Download this helpful guide for using the new permit system!


Rules for Outdoor Burning
(English and Spanish brochures):


Spanish version is under revision and will be reposted as soon as possible.

 

 

Mark Wobus
Fire Marshal

POPULAR APPLICATIONS

RESOURCES

Physical Office Address:

Plan Review, Permitting and Inspections Division:
2171 Yarrington Rd., Suite 300

Kyle, TX 78640

Administrative and Mailing Address:
810 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1200

San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone:
512.393.7300

Email:
firemarshal@co.hays.tx.us

Hays County