{"id":431993,"date":"2026-09-10T18:32:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T18:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/431993\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T18:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T18:32:12","slug":"houston-fire-department-names-longtime-fire-leaders-as-new-executive-chief-fire-marshal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/431993\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Fire Department names longtime fire leaders as new executive chief, fire marshal"},"content":{"rendered":"

HOUSTON \u2013 The Houston Fire Department<\/a> is moving two experienced leaders into new roles, including the woman who made history as the department\u2019s first Black female fire marshal.<\/p>\n

Marion Spann has been appointed to Executive Chief of Organizational Support, Houston Fire Chief Thomas Mu\u00f1oz announced. Byron Robinson, a longtime inspector and fire prevention specialist, will succeed Spann as Fire Marshal.<\/p>\n

The appointments were recognized before Houston City Council on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Spann\u2019s promotion adds another milestone to a 32-year career with HFD. Since joining the department in 1994, she has become the first Black woman to serve as an engineer operator, inspector, senior inspector and chief inspector.<\/p>\n

She also previously led the Fire Marshal\u2019s Office. In 2024, Spann became the first Black woman to hold that position in Houston<\/a>, overseeing fire investigations, prevention programs, inspections and code enforcement.<\/p>\n

Her new role will place her over the department\u2019s organizational support operations. She succeeds Executive Assistant Chief Rodney West, who retired after 36 years with HFD.<\/p>\n

Robinson brings 30 years of experience to the Fire Marshal\u2019s Office. More than two decades of that time was spent in the Inspection Division of HFD\u2019s Life Safety Bureau.<\/p>\n

Before becoming an assistant chief, Robinson served for more than nine years as chief inspector of the department\u2019s High-Rise team. He oversaw inspections involving fire protection and life safety in some of Houston\u2019s largest and most complicated buildings.<\/p>\n

Robinson also played a role in the city\u2019s Construction Code Modernization Project, which updated fire and life safety standards affecting Houston\u2019s residents, businesses and buildings.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese appointments reflect the experience and leadership we have within our own ranks,\u201d Mu\u00f1oz said. \u201cChief Spann has spent her career breaking barriers and leading with purpose, while Chief Robinson brings decades of fire prevention and inspection experience to the Fire Marshal\u2019s Office.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mu\u00f1oz said he has confidence in both leaders as the department continues to evolve.<\/p>\n

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