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Fire Chief Darin White
All Fire Stations are Fully Operational 24/7, for emergencies call 9-1-1
Administration (415) 485-3304
Fire Prevention (415) 485-3308
Non-Emergency (415) 485-3000
(415) 453-1627 (FAX)
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Administrative Office:
1375 Fifth Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Emergency Response: 24/7

For Emergencies Call 911

Please call 911 if you:

  • think anything may be an emergency
  • see or smell smoke
  • hear an alarm
  • smell gas or any unusual smell
  • have a paramedic emergency

Fire Prevention, Construction Inspections

The Inspection Section of the Bureau of Fire Prevention inspects the life safety components of new building construction, building remodels, and fire sprinkler & fire alarm systems to ensure compliance with the San Rafael Fire Code.

Plan and Prepare for a Wildfire

Getting prepared can seem overwhelming. But you are probably more prepared than you think and every step you take moves you forward!  

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Protect Your Home

Defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire.

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Chipper Program

FIRESafe MARIN provides support for "Chipper Days" to help you reduce combustible landscaping.

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Wildfire Mitigation Projects

Discover projects the City is undertaking to reduce the risk of wildfire in public land.

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Request a Wildfire Safety Evaluation

Get a comprehensive 360-degree evaluation of your home and property for wildfire risks.

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Wildland Urban Interface Map

Find out if your home is in the wildland urban interface.

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Evacuation Resources

Learn about Zonehaven, a digital resource for evacuation instructions.

Emergency Alerts 

When emergencies strike, public safety officials use timely and reliable systems to alert you. Sign up now. 

News and Updates from the Fire Department

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Goat Grazing for Wildfire Risk Reduction in Open Space Beginning May 2nd, 2022

Posted on May 2, 2022

It is an exciting part of the spring season when the goats come to town! Goat grazing in San Rafael helps mitigate wildfire risk to the community by removing light and flashy fuels that enable wildfire to spread across the landscape. The intent of removing these fuels around homes and other infrastructure is to help...
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Defensible Space Fuel Reduction in Terra Linda Sleepy Hollow Divide Preserve Beginning April 25th, 2022

Posted on April 22, 2022

Starting April 25th, the San Rafael Fire Department, in partnership with Marin County Fire and Marin County Parks, will be performing vegetation work in the Terra Linda neighborhood. The Marin County Fire Department Tamalpais Crew, will be performing fire hazardous vegetation removal within Marin County Park’s Terra Linda Preserve. The crew will be working behind...

Wilhelm: 48hr Notice of tree work – Friday 4/29/2022

Posted on April 22, 2022

Wilhelm tree crews are slated to work along PG&E powerlines at the following locations starting MONDAY 4/25/22 thru FRIDAY 4/29/22.   1621 2ND ST 1653 2ND ST 1653 2ND ST 1653 2ND ST 1701 4TH ST 201 BELLE AVE 614 BELLE AVE 8 BRADCLIFF CT 8 BRADCLIFF CT 58 BRET HARTE LN 189 BRET HARTE...
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Essential Facilities – Fire Station 54 & 55 construction update

Posted on April 18, 2022

Currently, Wickman Development & Construction is rebuilding the apparatus bays and living quarters of the two fire stations.  Fire Station 54 spread footing foundations have finished installation in the new portion of the building where the living quarters will be.  Excavation of the elevator pit has finished, and the walls of the elevator shaft are now...
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Fire Stations 54 & 55 Groundbreaking Ceremony

Posted on April 18, 2022

On April 19, the City held two groundbreaking ceremonies for the fire station reconstruction project: one for Fire Station 54 and one for Fire Station 55.  A line of shovels was used to officially mark the start of the renovations. Mayor Kate Colin was joined by Vice Mayor Kertz, Councilmembers Bushey and Llorens Gulati, Fire...
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Castro Ave street closure for Fire Station 54 Groundbreaking Ceremony

Posted on April 14, 2022

On Tuesday, April 19, Castro Avenue from Francisco Boulevard East and Bellam Boulevard will be closed from 3:30 – 5:30 pm for the Fire Station 54 groundbreaking ceremony. NO parking signs will be posted along both sides of Castro Avenue between Francisco Boulevard East and Bellam Boulevard. Only cars of attendees will be allowed to...

March 2022 Update – Extended Lane Limit: Notice Of Lane Closure And Bike Lane Relocation During Construction Of Fire Station 55 Renovation

Posted on March 10, 2022

Changed westbound Lane closure and bike lane relocation during construction of Fire Station 55 EXTENDED LANE LIMIT - Point San Pedro Road between Riviera Drive and Knight Drive The originally planned westbound lane closure from Peacock Drive to Knight Drive has been updated due to safety and accessibility concerns. The westbound lane closure will start...
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Fire Station 54 & 55 Construction update

Posted on March 7, 2022

Fire Stations 54 & 55 – Foundation work Our fire station contractor, Wickman completed demolishing the old buildings and gutted the apparatus bays for retrofit and renovation. Wickman also completed over excavation and compaction to prepare the building pad.   Currently, they are building the foundations and underground utilities at both sites. Fire Station 54 spread...
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Construction of Fire Stations 54 & 55 is underway!

Posted on February 11, 2022

The City issued Notice to Proceed with construction to Wickman Development and Construction on January 10, 2022. Since then, Wickman, our General Contractor, has prepared the two project sites for construction.  Perimeter fences, safety notices, and field offices were installed. Wickman’s demolition subcontractor mobilized into Fire Station 54, located at 46 Castro Ave.   The living quarters at Fire Station 54 have been...
NOTICE OF LANE CLOSURE AND BIKE LANE RELOCATION DURING CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION 55 RENOVATION

Notice of lane closure & bike lane relocation during reconstruction of Fire Station 55

Posted on February 10, 2022

On January 2022, the reconstruction of Fire Station 55, on 955 Point San Pedro Road, commenced. Construction activities include the use of large vehicles and equipment. While construction is underway, the San Rafael Fire Department is sharing the site with the contractor building the new station.  Currently, the fire crew is living in a temporary...

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