San Rafael – Marinwood Fire Department – PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief •Incident Commander: Anthony Alviso, Battalion Chief. •Date of Incident: January 9, 2026. •Location of Incident: 103 Grande Paseo, Marinwood, CA. •Time of Dispatch: 12:48 p.m. •Type of Incident: Structure fire. •Occupancy Type: Two story townhouse dwelling. •Fire Cause: Undetermined. Under investigation. •Damage … Continued
We’re pleased to announce upcoming CERT training courses for 2026. These sessions will refresh and build upon essential medical response skills that are critical during emergencies and disasters. These trainings are open to current CERT members. Disaster Medical Operations Part 1 Wed, January 14, 2026, 5:30-7:00 PM, San Rafael Community Center, Room 5 This session … Continued
While walking his dog, an alert neighbor heard the sound of multiple smoke detectors activating inside a home on Blossom Drive and went to the front door to investigate. The residents were away for the holidays and did not answer when he knocked. Recognizing the urgency, the neighbor quickly contacted the homeowner by text message, … Continued
On December 22, 2025 San Rafael firefighters assisted the Novato Fire District at a three story multi family dwelling building fire on Ignacio Blvd. In the photo, San Rafael firefighters are ascending the aerial ladder of Truck 54 to perform ventilation operations on the roof. Although the fire was confined to the apartment of origin, … Continued
On January 6, 2026 at approximately 3:30 a.m., San Rafael firefighters assisted the Central Marin Fire Department with a second alarm fire at a commercial building that contained a surf shop that specializes in kite surfing and wing surfing gear. The building and its contents sustained significant damage.
On December 19th, the second-grade class at Laurel Dell Elementary School visited our Police & Fire Department at the downtown Public Safety Center. Students learned about having an emergency go-bag and the important items that should be included in it. The students received a Prepare with Pedro book, fire hat & sticker, Band-Aids, Listos Disaster … Continued
San Rafael Fire Department – PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief Alert Neighbor Likely Saves Neighbor’s House Incident Commander: Anthony Alviso, Battalion Date of Incident: Monday, December 29, Location of Incident: 20 Blossom San Rafael, CA. Time of Dispatch: 2:29 m. Duration of Incident: 2 hours 50 Type of Incident: Structure Occupancy Type: Single-family dwelling … Continued
🎄🚒 Help Us Pick San Rafael’s Favorite Festive Fire Station! 🚒🎄Our fire stations are getting all decked out for the holidays—and soon we will need your vote! 👀✨👉 Check out the decorated stations and vote for your favorite via the poll.🗳 Judging starts today and closes Sunday night, so be sure to get your votes … Continued
Fire Boat San Rafael participated in the 2025 Lighted Boat Parade along the San Rafael Channel on December 13, 2025. We thank Captain Mike Lewis and Engineer Matt Locatelli for decorating the boat.
The San Rafael Fire Department is proud to announce the completion of a 1.7 acre restoration project on West San Pedro Mountain that enhances both community safety and environmental health. Working with contracted forestry crews, the Department transformed a densely overgrown area dominated by invasive Eucalyptus into a fire adapted native landscape. The project site, … Continued
