The State of California has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps, which identify wildfire hazard areas within both State Responsibility Areas (SRAs), such as China Camp, and Local Responsibility Areas (LRAs). As required by State law, the City of San Rafael must adopt these maps. Before doing so, we invite public comment … Continued
The San Rafael Fire Department will be conducting vegetation work in San Rafael along public roads and right of ways as a part of a Measure C funded Evacuation Route Project. The City of San Rafael is part of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA). In 2020, Marin County voters passed special tax Measure C, which … Continued
San Rafael Fire Department, in partnership with Marin County Fire Department and California State Parks, is conducting a collaborative San Pedro Mountain Hazardous Fuel Reduction Project funded by a Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grant. The project is located along approximately 12.3 miles of ridgetop and connecting fire roads throughout the San Pedro Mountain open space … Continued
On Monday, March 21st the San Rafael Fire Department began work on the San Rafael – San Anselmo Fuel Reduction Zone (SRSAFRZ) project. This project aims to reduce the risk of wildfire in the densely vegetated area in the Mount Tamalpais Cemetery area and surrounding open space. The project will remove plants that can easily … Continued
