Judge Doyal Applauds Fire Officials' Efforts to Assist Tamina

CONROE, TX — Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal applauded the efforts of the Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office and local fire officials to improve fire safety in the Tamina Community.

On Thursday, Needham Fire Chief Kevin Hosler and Montgomery County Fire Marshal Jimmy Williams announced a safety initiative aimed at making free smoke alarms available to those that could otherwise not afford or maintain them.

The efforts come in the aftermath of an early morning fire that took place Friday, May 12th in the Tamina Community located in southern Montgomery County.

The fire claimed the lives of three children, and injured 7 other family members and police officers trying to rescue the trapped children.

"I appreciate the leadership shown by Fire Marshal Jimmy Williams and Chief Hosler. This is exactly the kind of service Montgomery County residents can and should expect from our county departments," Doyal said. "I also appreciate the businesses that have stepped up to help as well."

According to the release from the Fire Marshal's Office, while the cause of the fire remains under investigation, Fire Investigators do not suspect foul play and are patiently waiting while the surviving family members grieve and regain their health. Montgomery County firefighters have been working together with members of the media and business community to promote fire safety, not only in the Tamina Community, but throughout Montgomery County.

At a date to be determined soon, Needham Firefighters and Montgomery County Fire Marshals will be joined by Firefighters and community leaders from across the County as they go door to door throughout the Tamina Community.

The goal is to install working smoke alarms with long life batteries in every bedroom in every home in Tamina, totaling over 200 homes. Smoke Alarm manufacturers Kidde Inc. and First Alert have already stepped up and donated hundreds of smoke alarms, all equipped with lithium batteries designed to last up to 10 years.

A full copy of the fire marshal's office press release is available. For more information on how you can support this important fire safety initiative please contact the Needham Fire Department or the Fire Marshal’s Office. The Needham Fire Department is accepting cash donations as well to offset the costs involved. Residents outside of the Tamina Community interested in receiving a free smoke alarm should contact their local fire station.

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