Hidalgo Co. Fire Marshal’s Office

Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office. Fire code inspections and investigations. To purchase a burn permit, call our office. [phone]

[Texas State Fire Marshal's Office @TXSFMO]

Weekend to do list:
✅ Make sure decorations don't block doors or walkways.

[Texas State Fire Marshal's Office @TXSFMO]

Carbon monoxide can be a danger when using a generator.

Learn more about using a portable generator safely.
https://t.co/tAGUwwjmaq

[Hidalgo County @HidalgoCountyTX]

‼️ NEWS RELEASE: All Hidalgo County offices will be closed on Monday, July 8, 2024, because of the pending storm due to Hurricane Beryl.

County offices will reopen on Tuesday, July 9 at the normal 8 a.m. start. #StayWeatherAlert

[City of Edinburg @cityofedinburg]

As the 4th of July approaches, don't forget about your pets! Here are some essential safety tips to keep them comfortable during fireworks:
Keep your pets safely secured inside your home.
Provide a quiet, safe space where they can hide.
Offer distractions to keep them occupied.

[Texas State Fire Marshal's Office @TXSFMO]

🎆 Fireworks stands open today. If you're buying fireworks, buy from a stand following the state’s safety requirements. https://t.co/RTRa5t1pdp

[US Fire Marshals @NAofSFM]

Every year about 13,000 people are treated for injuries in ERs due to the mishandling of live & misfired fireworks. In addition, fires resulting from fireworks cause over $20M in property damage. Please check out these Do's and Don'ts! #FireworksSafety #FirePrevention #BeSafe

[Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge @JudgeCortez]

The @NWSBrownsville has issued a Tornado Watch until 7am. Please take precautions:

Stay Informed: Monitor weather updates
Identify a safe place in your home, like a basement or interior room on the lowest floor
Stay Indoors: Avoid traveling and stay inside
🏡🌪️
#StayWeatherAlert

[HCP1 Commissioner @HCP1_Fuentes]

Congratulations, Weslaco Lady Panthers! 🥎 6A STATE CHAMPS! #statechamps #ladypanthers #hidalgocounty #pct1 #weslaco

[US Fire Marshals @NAofSFM]

Stay in hotels or motels that have hard-wired smoke alarms and an automatic fire sprinkler system in each guest room. #HotelFireSafety #FireSafetyTips #BeSafe

[Texas State Fire Marshal's Office @TXSFMO]

DYK cooking fires are the #1 cause of home fires?

Keep you and your family safe with these tips. https://t.co/51jaScd7Qd

[Texas State Fire Marshal's Office @TXSFMO]

🚨 It’s the first of the month. Here are two great reasons to test your smoke alarms:

1. Confuse your cat.
2. Make sure they work when your life depends on it.

OK, maybe not in that order.

[US Fire Marshals @NAofSFM]

Cut 1 to 2 inches off the bottom of the trunk before placing your Christmas tree in the stand. A fresh cut allows the tree to absorb water. Place the tree in water right away. Fill the stand with water every day. #ChristmasTree #HolidayFireSafety #FirePrevention

[Hidalgo County @HidalgoCountyTX]

The offices of Hidalgo County will be closed on Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving. Regular businesses hours will resume on Monday, November 27 #GOBBLEGOBBLE🦃

[Texas State Fire Marshal's Office @TXSFMO]

🦃 Thanksgiving is about spending time with your family, not your local fire department.

[Texas State Fire Marshal's Office @TXSFMO]

If you're looking for ways to stay warm, remember these fire safety tips before using a space heater. https://t.co/KQVlAUJEwH

[US Fire Marshals @NAofSFM]

1st Day of the Month = Test Your Smoke Alarm!
#SmokeAlarmsSaveLives #PressToTest #FireSafetyTips #BeSafe

[US Fire Marshals @NAofSFM]

Fire is DARK! Fire isn't bright, it's pitch black. It starts bright, but quickly produces black smoke & complete darkness. If you wake up to a fire you may be blinded, disoriented & unable to find your way around the home you've lived in for years. #FireSafetyTips #FirePrevention

[US Fire Marshals @NAofSFM]

Smoke alarms with a vibrating pad or flashing light are available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Smoke alarms with a strobe light outside the home to catch the attention of neighbors are also available. #FireSafetyTip #BeSafe #PlanAroundYourDisabilities

[US Fire Marshals @NAofSFM]

Each year there are approx 2,400 home fires involving people with disabilities. To ensure they can escape a home fire quickly, make sure they have glasses, hearing aids, canes, or their wheelchair close to their bed at night. #FireSafetyTip #BeSafe #PlanAroundYourDisabilities

[Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge @JudgeCortez]

Outdoor burning is restricted in the unincorporated areas of @HidalgoCounty, including incorporated cities that do not have their own fire suppression resources. Household trash burning IS permitted, but ONLY with a valid burn permit issued by the @HCFireMarshal.