Free Fire Report Request Letter For The Houston Fire Department
Need an official fire report? Copy this letter, fill in the blanks, and send it. We'll also email you a copy.
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The Short Answer
- Asking is free. Copies may carry a small fee.
- Include the address, date and incident number if you have it.
- Expect an answer within 10 business days, or a date when it'll be ready.
When You Need A Formal Request
You need a formal request once your fire is off the live incident page. You also need one when your insurer or lender wants the official report. Anyone can request public records in Texas, and asking is free.
The Letter
[Your name]
[Your mailing address]
[Your phone and email]
[Date]
Houston Fire Department
Records request, through the City of Houston public information request process
Re: Public information request for a fire incident report
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request a copy of the Houston Fire Department incident report, and any fire investigation report that can be released, for:
- Address: [address of the fire]
- Date and approximate time: [date, time]
- Incident number (if known): [number]
I am [the owner / a tenant / the insurance policyholder] at this address. Please send the records by email if possible. If there are fees, please tell me the cost before processing.
Thank you,
[Your name]
What To Include In Your Request
- The full address of the fire
- The date and approximate time
- The incident number, if you have it
- How you want to receive the records (email is fastest)
- A request to be told about any fees first
Where To Send It
Send it through the City of Houston's public information request process. Ask for the Houston Fire Department incident report. Save your confirmation number so you can follow up.
Contact Houston 311 at 713-837-0311 to confirm where to submit a fire records request.
What Happens After You Submit
The city must respond promptly. If it can't produce the records within 10 business days, it has to tell you in writing when they'll be ready. Reports tied to an open investigation can take longer, and some details may be held back.
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