Please note the time change of San Rafael Regular City Council Meetings to commence at 6:00 p.m. 

Watch the City Council meeting on YouTube at 6:00 p.m.

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Fire Department

Contact

Interim Fire Chief Abraham Roman
All Fire Stations are Fully Operational 24/7, for emergencies call 9-1-1
Administration (415) 485-3304
Vegetation Management/Defensible Space (415) 485-3054
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

Over the past few years we have all seen the devastating impact of wildfires. Learn about City initiatives to reduce the risk of wildfire, along with what you can do to protect yourself and your community. 

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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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City Initiatives

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 Updates

Fuel Reduction and Eucalyptus Removal Underway!

Posted on March 29, 2024

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...

Road Closure Notification – 528 4th St – 2/12

Posted on February 9, 2024

Wildcat Engineering will be conducting work at 528 4th St to install a new fire line from the main in the street to the building. Work will start Monday 2/12 and last about two weeks. They will close the road periodically within those two weeks starting Tuesday, 2/13. Approved working hours are from 9am to...

Fire Station 54 Complete

Posted on January 18, 2024

Construction of Fire Stations 54 is complete! Earlier this month, the Fire Department occupied the newly renovated Fire Station 54, located on 46 Castro Ave.  After various unforeseen delays, the contractor completed the project.  On January 3, 2024, the crews moved into the upgraded facility and resumed operations in the Canal neighborhood immediately. The two-story...

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