Fire Marshal

The Texas Tech University Fire Marshal’s Office (TTUFMO) ensures a safe environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors by providing a comprehensive fire prevention and life safety program. 

As a state institution, Texas Tech University operates under the authority of the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO). TTUFMO serves as a vital extension of the SFMO, providing dedicated fire and life safety oversight tailored to the needs of the university community. All our dedicated staff are licensed through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and regularly receive continuing education toward maintaining those certifications. 

Our fire safety professionals are responsible for monitoring all university buildings for compliance with adopted state fire and life safety codes, and we work collaboratively with university departments, as well as state and local officials, to ensure code compliance, safety and to investigate incidents when they occur.