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Fire Department

Contact

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)
Contact us
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

For information on an active emergency, such as a vegetation fire or flood, please visit the Marin County public emergency portal at https://emergency.marincounty.org

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! Find resources to make sure your home is in compliance with San Rafael's vegetation standards.

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Protect Your Home

Defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. Find out what you can do to be compliant with vegetation standards.

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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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Wildfire Mitigation Projects

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

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Chipper Program

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

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Financial Assistance

Have you done work to protect your home from wildfires? See if it is eligible for our grant!

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Request Direct Assistance

Need help preparing your property for wildfires? See if our Direct Assistance program can help you.

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Evacuation Resources

Learn about Zonehaven, a digital resource for evacuation instructions.

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Register for Emergency Alerts

Stay informed! Sign up for the emergency alerts in your area.

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Wildland Urban Interface Map

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

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

SRFD Twitter Updates

News Updates

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Installation Scheduled for Parking Boxes and Additional Signage

Posted on September 27, 2022

Parking clarifications in the Dominican, Gerstle Park, Fair Hills, and West End Neighborhoods are scheduled for installation starting the 2nd week in October. Painted curbs, new signage, and parking boxes will help offer a clear indication of where it is safe to park and still allow safe resident emergency evacuation and access for emergency vehicles....
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Dominican Black Canyon Community Forum on Wildfire Prevention September 17th, 2022

Posted on September 12, 2022

Interested in hearing about the steps the City is taking to mitigate wildfire risk? Join the Dominican Black Canyon Firewise Committee and the San Rafael Fire Department for a Community Forum on Wildfire Prevention and Response on Saturday,  September 17th from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at Trinity Community Church at 1675 Grand Avenue. Please...
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Fire Stations 54 and 55 construction update – 9/5/2022

Posted on September 5, 2022

Contact:                 Mia Huebner, Fire station Team –Public Works Construction is well underway at the two fire stations. Fire Station 54 is blossoming and taking shape! The elevator tower now has roofing and the fireman’s living quarters are framed out. Wall and roof panels are up, and windows are installed. Electrical and plumbing rough-in is showing...
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Parking Box Installation Update

Posted on August 31, 2022

After a supply chain delay, staff and our contractors are preparing to install our parking clarifications in the Dominican, Gerstle Park, Fair Hills, and West End Neighborhoods in early to mid-October. The clarifications will improve emergency access and egress by clarifying existing parking rules through new signage and parking boxes. Steel sign poles and the...
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Dominican Black Canyon Neighborhood Association Summer Scoop on August 27th

Posted on August 26, 2022

Interested in speaking to San Rafael Fire Department staff  and Fire Wise Committee members about how mitigate wildfire risk? Join the Dominican Fire Wise Committee  and the San Rafael Fire Department at Dominican Black Canyon Neighborhood Summer Scoop event on Saturday, August 27th from 2 PM to 4 PM at Trinity Community Church at 1675...

Temporary Sidewalk Closure – 8/26/2022 – 9/30/2022* Westbound Sidewalk 955 Point San Pedro Rd

Posted on August 23, 2022

A temporary sidewalk closure at Point San Pedro Road between Peacock Drive and Knight Drive will be necessary to continue with construction of the Fire Station 55 Renovation to maintain pedestrians’ safety, Fire Department response times and to accommodate the needs of the construction project. WHAT TO DO: Cross safely at the designated crosswalks &...
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Defensible Space Fuel Reduction at Falkirk Cultural Center Beginning August 22, 2022

Posted on August 19, 2022

The San Rafael Fire Department will be conducting vegetation work behind Falkirk Cultural Center as a part of the MWPA-funded South San Rafael Hill Fuel Reduction 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 established a Joint Powers...

Asphalt Restoration night work – 4th St. & D St. 8/15/2022, 8pm-7am

Posted on August 11, 2022

PG&E’s subcontractor Mission Constructors will be starting night work at 4th at D on August 15th. Night work will begin August 15th from 8pm – 7am. Work is only expected to last one night for asphalt restoration.  
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Fire Stations 54 and 55 Construction update

Posted on August 1, 2022

Construction continues at two new fire stations Now that concrete placement of the elevator tower is complete at Fire Station 54, construction has continued into the living quarters. Wickman Development and Construction has the framework for the living quarters well underway with structural walls and interior walls complete. The second story of the building is...
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Fire Hazardous Vegetation Removal in FEMA Designated Areas

Posted on July 20, 2022

Starting July 20th, the San Rafael Fire Department, in partnership with Marin County Parks, will be performing vegetation reduction work in the Terra Linda and Gerstle Park neighborhoods. A qualified tree service contractor will be performing fire hazardous vegetation removal at the end of Manuel T Freitas Parkway and Greenwood Avenue. The crew will be...

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