Potter County appoints Mary Willis as fire marshal, sets $5,000 bond

Oct 27, 2025

Mary Willis, a county firefighter and investigator, requested appointment as Potter County fire marshal and outlined education, abatement and investigation priorities; the court appointed her, set a $5,000 bond and delegated supervision to the fire chief.

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Mary Willis, who identified herself as a Potter County firefighter and investigator and a retired Amarillo Police Department sergeant, addressed the court and asked to be appointed Potter County fire marshal. She outlined goals including fire education in schools, community abatement efforts, inspections and investigations, and coordination with dispatch and regional partners.

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