Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Home Fire Inspections are available upon request through the Fire Marshal’s office. To schedule a Home Fire Inspection, email sjeffcoat@gvps.org. Home Fire Inspections are designed to assist homeowners with identifying hazards and ways to make their home safer.
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The City of Gainesville Emergency Management receives weather warnings from the National Weather Service. Once the City is notified, the information is forwarded to the local law enforcement agencies and Storm Spotters when activated. Code Red Weather Alert, an opt-in service, is used to keep citizens informed.
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The headquarters for Gainesville Fire-Rescue is located at 201 Santa Fe in the Gainesville Public Safety Facility. The Gainesville Police Department and Municipal Court are also located here. Two fire substations are located at 308 N. Culberson St. and 2010 E. Broadway St. in Gainesville.
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The City has adopted the 2021 International Fire & Building Code. The Municode link is available on the City's website.
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All permits are managed by the City of Gainesville’s Community Development Department located at 104 W. Hird St. The telephone number is (940) 668-4799.Fire Department
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Tours or events are coordinated through the Fire Prevention Division of Gainesville Fire Rescue. Call (940) 668-5731 to schedule a tour or email tsieger@gvps.org
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The Fire Department First Responder program provides trained medical professionals to assist in patient care for life threatening medical emergencies within the city limits of Gainesville.
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Outdoor burning is prohibited by city ordinance. Limited outdoor burning may be conducted under strict guidelines with a permit. Contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at (940) 668-5737 or email Shannon Jeffcoat, Fire Marshal for further information.
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Firefighters have daily assignments and projects that keep them active during the day. They perform safety inspections of businesses, pre-fire planning, fire prevention activities, apparatus, equipment, and station maintenance. In addition, they have assigned training they must complete each month to meet required federal and state mandates for fire and medical certifications.
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They do, but in reality, their nights are interrupted many times for response to incidents. Statistics show that the more serious fires tend to occur after 11:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m. Their shift begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 7:00 a.m. the next day.
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Yes. Gainesville Fire-Rescue's inspection program encompasses all commercial property in the City limits of Gainesville. Your occupancy will be contacted in advance of an upcoming fire inspection.
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Some of the more common hazards and violations include: *Accumulation of waste materials, rubbish, paper, high weeds, etc. *Defective wiring, switches, plugs, or junction box covers missing. *Obstruction of electrical control panels. *Extension cords used as permanent wiring, or misused. *Fire suppression or sprinkler system inspections out of date. *Fire extinguisher inspections out of date or fire extinguishers missing. *Address not plainly visible and legible from roadway. *Exits obstructed. *Exit signs missing or not illuminated. *Improper usage or storage of flammable materials. *High pressure cylinders not adequately secured.Fire Department
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The City of Gainesville Emergency Management Division utilizes a comprehensive severe weather early warning system. This system consists of storm spotters, the CodeRED alert system, which is a high speed telephone notification system and IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert Warning System. You may sign up to receive CodeRED emergency alerts on the City's website.
The City of Gainesville, TX, is proud to be recognized as one of only 121 communities in Texas to achieve the StormReady® designation by the National Weather Service.
Being StormReady® means our community is better prepared to save lives and property through advanced planning, training, and awareness efforts for severe weather. This recognition highlights our commitment to ensuring the safety and resilience of our residents.
"StormReady encourages communities to take a proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations and public awareness in partnership with their local National Weather Service office, said Tom Bradshaw, Meteorologist-In-Charge of the National Weather Service office in Forth Worth.
One key to being StormReady also means that we have robust and redundant communication, ensuring that severe weather alerts are disseminated through multiple channels. This means that residents have access to various notification methods to keep everyone informed and protected.
Together, we're making Gainesville a safer place!
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To request a copy of a fire report or other public information, please complete the Gainesville Fire-Rescue Public Information Request form.
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How do I obtain a 9-1-1 Address? Please complete the 9-1-1 Address Form and submit to the Fire Marshal's office: Shannon Jeffcoat, Fire Marshal.