SpaceX has established a volunteer fire department at its Starbase facility in Texas, a move aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities at the site known for its rapid rocket development. The nonprofit organization, registered with the Texas Secretary of State, is led by SpaceX employees and will focus on public safety education and fire prevention. This development follows the recent incorporation of Starbase as a city and the end of a funding agreement for a fire marshal position previously supported by SpaceX. The new department's relationship with local fire services is uncertain, and it is not regulated by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. The formation of this department coincides with SpaceX's ongoing expansion and the need for improved safety measures, especially after incidents involving fires and explosions during testing.