Texas Department of Insurance

State Fire Marshal

A statewide campaign, Have an EXIT Strategy, has been designed to spread a simple, yet powerful fire safety message: Always locate a second exit when entering a public place.

Fire Prevention & Outreach Services:

• provides fire protection information and education.
• administers a statewide juvenile fire awareness and intervention program
• maintains the Texas Fire Incident Reporting System (TEXFIRS).
• manages the Public Protection Classification (PPC) fire suppression rating system process.

Areas of interest:

• Fire and Burn Prevention Curriculum Guides and Brochures, K-12. 
• Fire Safety House 
• Juvenile Fire Awareness and Intervention
• Public Protection Classification (PPC) System Frequently Asked Questions
• Texas School Fire Prevention Education Program / Fire Exit Drill Form
• TEXFIRS / Frequently Asked Questions / TEXFIRS Training
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Safety
• Fire Safety Education Resources for Educators and Fire Safety Professionals in Texas

Prepare. Practice. Prevent the Unthinkable. A Fire Safety Campaign for Babies and Toddlers was kicked off by FEMA on August 13, 2003.

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