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(Frequently Asked Questions and Answers)

Ambulance Records - If transport began inside City , Fire and EMS records are located at 500 Jefferson, Ste. 1600. Contact 713-495-4292. For EMS Billing, call 713-963-0732(local) or 800-929-6209, Fax 888-FAX-EMS9, E-MAIL , or write to PO Box 4945, Houston, TX 77210.

Burning trash or bonfire- 24-hour number 713-884-3131.

child playing with fire - call the Houston Firestoppers Program at 713-495-7927.

Commercial permits and inspections - The Permits office is located at 1205 Dart Street. This office takes applications for Commercial Business' that are required to comply with Federal Fire Codes and provides Fire Marshall Inspections/Approval's. The telephone number is 713-247-8557.

Fire Code - Contact the Fire Prevention Office at 713-865-7100 .

Public Education - For more information, Call 713-865-7120.

Headquarters - Houston Fire Department Headquarters is located near downtown off of Houston Avenue and Washington Avenue. The address 1205 Dart Street, Houston, Texas 77007. For more information go to the Fire Department website at www.houstonfire.com or call the HFD receptionist at 713-247-5000.

Fire Dept. Memorabilia -Contact or visit the Fire Museum Gift Shop at 2403 Milam to purchase Fire Department memorabilia. The phone number for the museum is 713-524-2526. The hours of operation are from 10-4 Tues - Sat.

Fire Drills - Training provided by Public Education Office. Call 713-865-7120.

Fire Zone - To report a violation or to see about getting a fire zone at a place of business, contact the Fire Prevention Division. Day number 713-865-7100, Night number 713-884-3143.

Firefighters Calendar - Contact the HFD Union local 341 at 713-223-9166 or the Firefighter's Museum at 713-524-2526 .

Firework Violations - Contact the Fire Prevention Division Day: 713-865-7100 or Night: 713-884-3143. You will not have to give your name or address and your identity can remain confidential.

Landlord has not installed smoke alarm - You would need to call the Fire Prevention Division, 713-865-7100.

School Doors Chained Shut - contact the Fire Prevention Division that enforces the Fire Code at Day: 713-865-7100 or Night: 713-884-3131.

Smoke Alarms - Smoke Alarms are provided and installed by HFD personnel in residences of citizens who cannot afford one. Limited to private residence. Call 713-495-7900.

To many in club - contact the Fire Prevention Division that enforces the Fire Code. Day: 713-865-7100 Night: 713-884-3131.