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Smith County fire marshal seeks staff, training and equipment for inspections, arson investigations and public outreach
Summary
Fire Marshal Chad Houghton asked commissioners to fund a reclassified emergency‑management position, replace aging tasers, expand training, buy public education tools (a fire‑extinguisher simulator) and fund burn‑ban signage. He outlined detailed training and certification requirements for the office.
Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Houghton presented an overview of his office’s duties, training requirements, recent certifications and equipment needs during the FY2026 budget workshop.
Houghton described the office structure and the certifications his staff hold through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. He summarized mandated continuing education: a four‑year training cycle (40 hours of continuing education every two years) and a separate Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirement (roughly 18 hours annually plus additional certifications for inspectors and…
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