Fire Department · Career
La Marque Fire Department
La Marque, TX · Galveston County
La Marque Fire Department protects the city of La Marque, on the Texas Gulf Coast between Houston and Galveston. The department traces its roots to a 1944 organizing meeting in a red schoolhouse and has grown from a borrowed pickup truck and "wet sacks" into a modern career department.
Operations run out of a fire administration building on Texas Avenue plus two fire stations — the Central Fire Station and Station #2. The fleet of eight apparatus includes three engines and two medic units, reflecting a dual fire-and-EMS mission.
The city sits beside the Texas City industrial area, and the department historically drew on shift workers from those plants — a civic, community-rooted character that persists. La Marque holds a strong Class 2 ISO Public Protection Classification.
MissionA call to duty in the preservation of life and property through the efficient delivery of quality services and programs, by a highly educated and trained assemblage of professionals seeking opportunities to serve by embracing changes, which are effective in addressing the diverse needs of our community.
La Marque posts firefighter and other city openings through its GovernmentJobs careers portal (governmentjobs.com/careers/lamarquetx). Check that portal for current vacancies and to apply online.
For questions about the department, the administrative office can be reached at 409-938-9260 during business hours (Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–noon).
How do I apply for a job with the La Marque Fire Department?
The department posts openings and accepts applications through the City of La Marque careers portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/lamarquetx.
Where are the La Marque fire stations located?
The department operates a fire administration building at 5715 Texas Avenue, the Central Fire Station at 750 Saltgrass Point Road, and Station #2 at 1109 Bayou Road A.
Does La Marque Fire Department provide EMS?
Yes. The department operates two medic units (Medic 1 and Medic 2) alongside its fire engines, indicating emergency medical response as a core service.
What is the department's ISO rating?
La Marque holds a Class 2 ISO Public Protection Classification, a strong rating that reflects the city's fire protection capabilities.
Who leads the La Marque Fire Department?
The department is led by Fire Chief David Merryman, who can be reached at 409-938-9260.