Fire Prevention
Protecting lives and property begins long before an emergency occurs. Travis County Fire Rescue's Fire Prevention Division works proactively with residents, businesses, developers, and community partners to reduce fire risk, enhance life safety, and ensure compliance with adopted fire codes.
As our service area continues to experience rapid growth and development, effective fire prevention plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and resilient community. Through fire code enforcement, plan reviews, inspections, public education, and risk reduction initiatives, TCFR helps identify and address potential hazards before they become emergencies.
Our prevention efforts are closely integrated with emergency response operations, allowing us to apply firsthand operational knowledge to the development, inspection, and protection of buildings and properties throughout our service area. This comprehensive approach helps ensure that new and existing structures meet established safety standards while supporting the long-term safety of our residents, visitors, and first responders.
Wildfire Prevention
Learn how to reduce wildfire risk and better protect your home, property, and community from the growing threat of wildfires in Central Texas. Explore practical safety tips, preparedness resources, and mitigation strategies that can make a critical difference before a fire starts.
Controlled Burning
Controlled burning is a land management practice used to safely reduce excess vegetation and lower wildfire risk under carefully controlled conditions. Learn how prescribed fire is used to protect communities, improve ecosystem health, and support long-term fire prevention efforts.
Outreach Education
Our Outreach and Education programs help strengthen community safety through fire prevention awareness, emergency preparedness, and public education. We partner with residents, schools, businesses, and community organizations to provide valuable resources, presentations, and hands-on learning opportunities.