Marin County Fire Department

Can you imagine how often we're asked whether wildfire season has started or not? If you’ve been here for a while, you know there is no start and finish. It's constant. Amid dry conditions, the Board of Supervisors approved an updated community wildfire protection plan and recognized #WildfireAwarenessWeek. Are you prepared? https://www.marincounty.org//pr/2021/fire-mwpa-cwpp-050421

Controlled Burn at Controlled Burn at Angel Island Starting at 10AM. Please do not call 911 to report.

Controlled Burn at Angel Island today starting at 10AM may produce significant smoke. Please do not call 911 to report.

Red Flag Warning and Burn Ban in Effect for Marin County Gusty offshore winds tonight and Monday will result in critical fire weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Marin County from 11 PM tonight through 5 PM PST Monday. Effective immediately there is a Burn Ban in effect for Marin through December 9th. There is also a High Surf Warning from 5 PM Monday to 5 PM Tuesday.

On this Veterans Day, let us remember all the sacrifices of our veterans and their families. The heroic services performed so that we can live in freedom. Let us remember the fallen but not forgotten. From the men and women of MCFD, with honor, respect and gratitude. Thank you veterans!

Check Smoke Alarm Batteries When turning the clocks, take a few minutes to replace the smoke alarm batteries if needed and push the test button to make sure the alarms are working. It’s also a great time to check carbon monoxide detectors.

Update 10/31 @ 7:30 am , forward progress of the fire has been stoped. 1.3 Acres in total. Crews will remain at the scene for the day. Fire is under investigation. Marin County Fire is at scene of a 2 acre fire in the area of the Bolinas Y (Bolinas Ridge). Resources are making access onto the Golden Gate National Recreation Area , NPS Land. No evacuation orders or warnings are currently in place as of 10/31 @7:13 am.

We are approaching extreme Red Flag conditions starting today with wids anticipated up to 70 MPH. Be prepared for potential PSPS power Shutoffs. Have a evacuation plan. Respect land closures. Sign up for alertmarin.org for emergency notifications. ... Be ready with your family go bag. Emergency Supply Kit Checklist Face masks or coverings Three-day supply of non-perishable food and three gallons of water per person Map marked with at least two evacuation routes Prescriptions or special medications Change of clothing Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses An extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks First aid kit Flashlight Battery-powered radio and extra batteries Sanitation supplies Copies of important documents (birth certificates, passports, etc.) Don’t forget pet food and water! Items to take if time allows: Easily carried valuables Family photos and other irreplaceable items Personal computer information on hard drives and disks Chargers for cell phones, laptops, etc. Always keep a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight near your bed and handy in case of a sudden evacuation at night. Be safe Marin !

Kerith the MCFD therapy dog has been busy visiting Base Camps throughout the State and just got back. She visited our Headquarters station today and did an interview with ABC 7 News. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is real in the fire service. Improving behavioral health awareness means understanding the urgent need for PTSD care, as well as treatment for depression and anxiety. Kerith assists in this support network as our firefighters, law enforcement partners, and dispatchers, take a much need breath between incidents.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay mountains and other parts of the San Francisco Bay Area from 10 p.m. Wednesday, October 21st, to 8 a.m. Friday, October 23rd. https://www.ktvu.com//red-flag-conditions-return-to-the-ba

Marin County Fire and the National Park Service continue to mop up the Woodward fire. Please be fire safe over the next several days as we approach red flag conditions.

The NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning for Marin County from 11 p.m. Monday, October 19th, to 8 a.m. Wednesday, October 21st.

The Fire Weather Watch issued a Red Flag Warning due to the confidence of strong offshore winds out of the north-northeast. In addition, two new areas were added to the Warning: The North Bay Valleys and East Bay Valleys. Strongest offshore winds are still expected to be at higher elevations, above 1000 feet, with winds 15 to 30 mph, gusts generally 35 to 45 mph with max gusts around 55 mph. Valley locations can expect winds from 10-20 mph, with occasional gusts around 30 mph. Strongest winds are expected overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. A secondary period of strong winds is expected Thursday evening into Friday morning, but to a lesser degree compared to Wednesday night. With dry conditions in place, critical fire conditions are in place.

MCFD RVFD MCSAR MMWD and MCSO responded to a challenging rescue in our Throckmorton zone on Mt Tamalpais. Great work done by all!

MCFD congratulates Deputy Chief Mark Brown on his retirement today. Chief Brown has served the County of Marin for 30 years and will continue on as the newly appointed Executive Officer of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority. Enjoy your next chapter of selfless public service. Your impact and contribution at MACO will never be forgotten. Note : Photos within this video are a montage of Chief Brown’s career taken over the years. Images without masks were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Do your part wear a mask , social distance, wash your hands. Stay healthy Marin!

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains and other parts of the San Francisco Bay Area from 1 p.m. Thursday, October 1st, to 6 p.m. Friday, October 2nd.

Be exceptionally vigilant this weekend as we experience the troublesome trifecta of hot, dry, and windy conditions. A Red Flag Warning for Marin and other Bay Area counties starts at 9 p.m. Saturday and runs through 8 a.m. Monday. Stay safe! https://www.marincounty.org//pres/2020/fire-redflag-092520

Are you looking into a firefighter career? Join us at one of our two virtual Information Sessions (October 2 and 3) on our upcoming Firefighter & Firefighter Paramedic recruitment. We will talk about: Minimum requirements for these positions... Written test information through FCTC being held in Marin County Other hiring opportunities and future recruitments for individuals who might be interested or might not qualify for these classifications

Woodward Fire Update 9/12/2020