Chad Wester promoted from the rank of Lieutenant to the position of Fire Marshal in September 2014. He has over 20 years of service with the Ennis Fire Department and valuable knowledge, skills and experience. The Ennis Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for three (3) main support areas of the Fire Department; Fire Inspections, Fire Investigations, and Public Education. It gets its authority from the adopted Fire Code and from City Ordinances.

Contact Information:

972-875-1234 ext. 2242 cwester@ennistx.gov


Fire Code:	The City of Ennis operates under the 2015 version of the International Fire Code. All new construction, major renovations, and fire protection system are reviewed and inspected to ensure Code compliance. All questions concerning the 2015 IFC can be answered by contacting the Fire Marshal’s Office.

Fire Inspections:	The Fire Marshal’s Office works closely with the City Building Department to ensure that all new buildings meet the requirements of the 2015 International Fire Code and all codes and ordinances. This includes all permitting and plans review associated with new construction and alterations/remodeling. Additionally, performs all acceptance test inspections on fire suppression systems, life safety systems, alarms systems, and Certificate of Occupancy Inspections. And finally, inspections are conducted in all commercial businesses. These efforts provide the citizens with a reasonable level of comfort knowing that the building is safe for you to occupy.

Fire Investigations:	The fire marshal is charged by city ordinance to investigate the cause of all fires within the city. For all fires that are determined to be incendiary (arson) or suspicious, investigators work closely with police department detectives to identify responsible persons and to file criminal charges.

Public Education:	The fire marshal is responsible for spreading the message about fire and life safety to the Ennis community. The Fire Marshal develops and implements programs that teach children and adults about fire safety and emergency prevention. This is accomplished through station tours as well as public appearances and demonstrations.