Fire Prevention 

Role of the Fire Marshal's Office

The Fire Marshal's Office plays a pivotal role in maintaining the safety mission of the department and strives to develop proactive risk management awareness through plan review, fire inspections, code enforcement and public education. The Fire Marshal's Office is also responsible for fire and arson origin and cause investigations. 

The duties of the Fire Marshal's Office include:

• Assisting in the formulation and revision of ordinances and fire codes
• Conducting Certificate of Occupancy and other inspections to assure compliance with fire and safety codes and ordinances.
• Conducting comprehensive educational programs on fire safety and fire prevention for commercial businesses and industrial organizations
• Enforcing the laws of the City of Kennedale and the State of Texas pertaining to fire prevention and arson
• Investigating the cause of fires, determining facts, and gathering evidence of suspicious and suspected arson fires
• Reviewing building plans to assure compliance with life and fire safety requirements