H.B. No. 3687 establishes new certification requirements for fire marshals and related personnel in counties and emergency services districts with populations of 100,000 or more. The bill adds Section 775.1025 to the Health and Safety Code and Section 352.0125 to the Local Government Code, mandating that fire marshals obtain specific certifications from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection within designated timeframes after their appointment. These certifications include a head of a prevention-only fire department certification within 12 months, a fire marshal basic certification within 24 months, and a fire protection personnel certification within 12 months. Additionally, if acting as peace officers, they must hold a permanent peace officer license.

The bill also stipulates that fire marshals appointed before the effective date of the Act must obtain similar certifications within specified timeframes. This includes a head of a suppression fire department certification, which is a new requirement for those previously appointed. The Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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