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MIDLAND COUNTY IS CURRENTLY UNDER A BURN BAN: EFFECTIVE 7-24-2023
View information about the ongoing Texas burn ban and the current and upcoming weather in Midland County.
Outdoor Burning information
REGULATING AGENCINES FOR MIDLAND COUNTY
Regulating agencies for Midland County (addresses outside of the City of Midland limits):
Midland County Office of Fire Marshal and Emergency Management
- Arson investigations involving fire and other major fire-related incidents.
- LEPC (TIER II Reports) open records management. https://www.co.midland.tx.us/980/Open-Records-Public-Information-Requests
- Fire codes are enforced by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
*NOTE: The City Fire Marshal’s Office may enforce Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) based on the subject address. Refer to the City of Midland GIS / Mapping Website for their current ETJ at https://www.midlandtexas.gov/225/GIS-Mapping, or call them at (432) 685-7332 to verify jurisdiction.
State of Texas Fire Marshal’s Office
- Building and fire code permits, inspections, violations, and Certificate of Occupancy
GENERAL CONTACTS | |
State Fire Marshal’s Office | 512-676-6800 |
512-676-6595 | |
General Questions | |
Fire & Life Safety Inspections | |
Licensing Administration | |
Licensing Investigations | |
Fire/Arson Investigations | |
DISTRICT 12 CONTACTS Counties: Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson, Ector, El Paso, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Hudspeth, Irion, Jeff Davis, Loving, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Sterling, Terrell, Tom Green, Upton, Ward, Winkler | |
Fire Investigator | Lt. Tim Ware |
Inspector | Lt. Chris Rusche |
Inspector | Billy Garza |
Licensing Investigator | Shawn Hicks |
Canine Handler | Sgt. Billy Lang / Kira |
Midland County Environmental Enforcement
- Enforces violations of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Water Code, Texas Penal Code and Texas Transportation Codes
Phone: (432) 688-4479
Email: environmentalcomplaints@mcounty.com
Website: https://www.co.midland.tx.us/254/Environmental-Enforcement
Midland County Public Works Department
- Applications for ROW, driveway, floodplain, and pole setting permitting
Phone: (432) 742-7370
Website: https://www.co.midland.tx.us/895/Public-Works
The City of Midland Fire Department
- Fire, hazardous spills, and HAZMAT responses
Phone: (432) 685-7436
Email: fireinfo@midlandtexas.gov
Website: https://www.midlandtexas.gov/248/Fire
Open Records Requests:
https://midlandtx.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(aywhgpnmliueg2dz24gl442c))/SupportHome.aspx
The City of Midland Health Department
- Sewer permitting and inspections (City / County septic systems)
Phone: (432) 681-7613
Email: MidlandHealth@MidlandTexas.gov
Website: https://www.midlandtexas.gov/232/Health-Services
Open Records Requests:
https://midlandtx.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(aywhgpnmliueg2dz24gl442c))/SupportHome.aspx
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Above/below ground storage tank permitting, air releases and permitting, public water supply spill tracking / clean-up
Local Midland Office Phone: (432) 570-1359
Contact Directory: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/agency/directory/
Central Registry Query:
https://www15.tceq.texas.gov/crpub/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.welcome
Open Records Requests: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/agency/data/records-services/reqinfo.html
Texas Railroad Commission
- Enforcement of the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transporters, natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline industry, natural gas utilities, the LP-gas industry, and coal and uranium surface mining operations, including spill tracking and clean-up.
Local Midland Office Phone: (432) 684-5581
Website: https://www.rrc.texas.gov/
Contact Directory: https://www.rrc.texas.gov/contact-us
Open Records Requests: https://www.rrc.texas.gov/general-counsel/open-records/procedures-for-requesting-information/
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Justin Bunch
Fire Marshal
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Jamie Jewett
Assistant Emergency Operations Coordinator
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Rusty Winn
Investigator
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Ken Colston
Investigator
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Fire Marshal's Office
Physical Address
2435 E Highway 80
Midland, TX 79706
Phone: 432-688-4160Fax: 432-688-4947