Tomball Fire Marshal's Office Wins Excellence Award

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Tomball Fire Marshal's Office was awarded the 2018 Achievement of Excellence Silver Level Award by the Texas Fire Marshals Association at its annual conference and awards banquet.

“I am very excited and proud to present this Silver Level Award to the City of Tomball Fire Marshal's Office whose hard work in fire prevention activities has earned such a prestigious award through their dedication and professionalism which is the cornerstone of this award, association and its members," said Laurie Christensen, president of the Texas Fire Marshals Association.

To successfully receive the "Achievement of Excellence in Fire Prevention" award, the applicant must obtain a total of at least 125 points for Bronze Level / 150 points for Silver / 175 points for Gold out of a possible 200 points.Scoring Categories

• Authority, organization, and ethics
• Fire and Life safety programs
• Performance metrics and CQI program
• Web-based communications and automation
• Certification, education, and development
• Professional organizations
• Fire prevention legislation or ordinances
• Task force and other cooperative programs

The Achievement of Excellence in Fire Prevention Award is an annual award to recognize organizations for performance excellence in fire prevention.

Established in 2008, the AEFP Award is administered by the Texas Fire Marshal's Association, the official state chapter of the International Fire Marshal's Association.

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