The Fire Marshal's Office of Howard County is responsible for conducting preventive inspections in all locations permitted by the Howard County Fire Code. The Howard County Volunteer Fire Department (HCVFD) is a completely voluntary organization with no paid firefighters or staff, providing fire prevention, fire protection and tactical rescue services to the citizens of the county. In addition, the HCVFD has a hazardous emergency response team that responds to emergencies involving hazardous materials, trenches, water and towers throughout Howard County. The Big Spring Fire Department is a dedicated team of professionals who provide an answer to any situation involving the safety of life and the preservation of property, in a safe and timely manner, until the situation ends.
The department is statutorily responsible for managing county affairs in the areas of fire extinguishing, fire prevention, fire training, fire investigation, rescue services and emergency medical services. The Office of Emergency Management Command of the Fire Department & Rescue Services has the primary responsibility for planning, preparing and responding to emergency management throughout the county. This includes embracing and celebrating diversity which has been one of the reasons why residents of Howard County enjoy a high quality of life. The Texas Department of Public Safety has a vision to proactively protect the citizens of Texas in an environment of ever-changing threats while remaining faithful to the United States.
The Howard County Fire Department & Rescue Services is committed to this vision and works hard to ensure that all citizens are safe from fire-related incidents. The Fire Marshal's Office in Howard County is responsible for ensuring that all locations are inspected regularly in order to prevent fires from occurring. The HCVFD is a volunteer organization that provides fire prevention, fire protection, and tactical rescue services to citizens in the county. They also have a hazardous emergency response team that responds to emergencies involving hazardous materials, trenches, water, and towers.
The Big Spring Fire Department is a team of professionals who are dedicated to providing safety and preserving property during any emergency situation. They are responsible for managing county affairs related to fire extinguishing, fire prevention, fire training, fire investigation, rescue services, and emergency medical services. The Office of Emergency Management Command also plays an important role in planning for emergency management throughout the county. The Texas Department of Public Safety has a vision to protect citizens from ever-changing threats while remaining loyal to the United States.
The Howard County Fire Department & Rescue Services is committed to this vision and works hard to ensure that all citizens are safe from fires. They also embrace diversity which contributes to the high quality of life enjoyed by residents in Howard County.