The Fire Marshal’s Office has the primary responsibility of coordinating, conducting, or investigating the following:
Commercial Inspections
Day Care and Home Day Care Inspections
Fire Lane Violations
Foster Home Inspections
Hazardous Materials Releases and Environmental Incidents
Illegal Use of Fireworks
Life Safety Complaints
Origin and Cause of Fires
Plan Reviews
Public Education Programs
School Inspections
Fire Investigation & Prevention
The Fire Marshal's Office investigates fires for origin and cause, and is responsible for filing appropriate criminal charges that may arise from an investigation. Fire prevention activities include business/commercial inspections, review of new building plans, and design approval of fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
Public Protection Classification (PPC®)
Since 2003, the City of Friendswood has maintained a Class 3 Public Protection Classification (PPC®) rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO).
Public Education Programs
Fire & Life Safety public education programs are presented year-around by request from the public.