The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit bid proposals for qualified boat builders to construct a new fire boat equipped with encrypted communications, infrared camera, sonar, CBRNE, fire suppression, and rescue equipment. Contractors can submit their bid on BidExpress no later than November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST. Any questions regarding … Continued
San Rafael Fire Department – PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief Residential Fire Sprinkler System Stops Garage Fire in San Rafael Home Incident Commander: Kyle Hamilton, Battalion Chief. Date of Incident: Sunday, October 26, 2025. Location of Incident: 224 Baypoint Drive. Time of Dispatch: 1:17 p.m. Type of Incident: Structure fire. Occupancy Type: Single Family … Continued
On the morning of Thursday, August 21st, the San Rafael Fire Department (SRFD) responded to a structure fire at an apartment complex located at 516 Canal Street. Over the past month City staff has been working with service organizations to address the ongoing needs of displaced residents as well as working with the owner to … Continued
San Rafael Fire Department – PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief • Incident Commander: Anthony Alviso, Battalion Chief. • Date of Incident: Monday, October 6, 2025. • Location of Incident: 32 Woodland Ave, San Rafael. • Time of Dispatch: 12;42 p.m. • Type of Incident: Structure fire. • Occupancy Type: Mixed: Commercial storage and auto … Continued
September is National Preparedness Month! For the entire month of September, the San Rafael Fire Department is hosting a fun Emergency Go Bag Crossword Game in Downtown San Rafael! Explore downtown businesses, solve the crossword puzzle, and learn about some of the items you might pack in an emergency go bag. How to play: Pick … Continued
San Rafael Fire Department – PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief Incident Commander: Paul Bernard, Battalion Chief. Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time of Dispatch: 3:39 p.m. Time of Arrival: 3:42 p.m. Time of Containment: 4:20 p.m. Type of Incident: Structure fire. Confined to building of origin. Location of Incident: 1517 Fifth Ave, … Continued
On the morning of Thursday, August 21st, the San Rafael Fire Department (SRFD) responded to a structure fire at an apartment complex located at 516 Canal Street. Crews from three nearby San Rafael fire stations arrived within minutes and immediately began rescues while working to contain the blaze. The fire was brought under control in … Continued
September is National Preparedness Month Each September, National Preparedness Month reminds us how important it is to be prepared for any type of disaster risk, whether it be wildfires, flooding, earthquakes, or even a pandemic like COVID-19. Marin County is no stranger to the destruction that disasters can bring. Our resilience during an emergency is … Continued
The San Rafael Police Department is continuing to investigate the origin and cause of the apartment fire at 516 Canal St. We are requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining witness information, photos, and videos of the fire incident. If you have any information about the fire, please call the San Rafael Police Department at 415-485-3000. … Continued
Tonight, all of the residents who were displaced after the apartment fire transitioned from the shelter at Albert J. Boro Center into short term housing. Please refrain from bringing donations to the Albert J. Boro Community Center. All community programs are cancelled over the weekend, and will resume on Monday. Canal Alliance and Marin Community … Continued
