Welcome to the Office of The Bexar County Fire Marshal
Bexar County continues to be under a BURN BAN. What does the order mean for Bexar County residents? Under the ban, residents in unincorporated Bexar County are prohibited from outdoor burning except when authorized by the Fire Marshal or in the event the ban is lifted by Commissioners Court. The order issued by Commissioners Court does allow for the burning of household trash or domestic waste materials so long as a burn barrel with a metal wire mesh screen is used to prevent the spread of sparks and flames. Other exceptions include firefighting training; public utility, natural gas pipeline or mining operations; harvesting of agricultural crops and burns that are conducted by a prescribed burn manager.
ABOUT US
The primary duty of the Bexar County Fire Marshal's Office (BCFMO) is to develop, foster and promote methods of protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Bexar County from fires, both natural and man-made hazards, and other significant events through the direct coordination and action with other public safety, private, and business communities. The BCFMO staff takes pride in the execution of this responsibility with the highest standards of professionalism, efficiency, integrity and accountability.
The BCFMO consists of six functions: Fire Code Compliance & Enforcement, Fire Prevention & Inspections, Fire/Arson Investigations, Fire Dispatch Communications, Community Outreach Initiatives, and the Office of Emergency Management. The BCFMO staff provides rapid response to requests for investigations, inspections, fire code compliance, and emergency management assistance.