Category: Fire Department

The winter holidays are a wonderful time for families and friends to come together and celebrate. As you enjoy the festivities, remember that a few simple safety steps can make all the difference in keeping your loved ones safe. Holiday Decorating & Tree Safety Whether you’re decorating with lights, candles, or a beautiful tree, safety … Continued

The San Rafael Fire Department has installed Red Flag Warning signs at five fire stations throughout the city, providing an additional way to alert residents when dangerous fire weather conditions exist. What is a Red Flag Warning? A Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when weather conditions create extreme wildfire risk. … Continued

Be prepared! Here’s what you need to know: EMERGENCY REPORTING If you see any of these issues, report them immediately: Downed trees, branches, or powerlines Blocked storm drains causing flooding Flooded roads or blocked access Traffic signals completely out Mon-Fri 7am-4pm: Call Public Works at 415-485-3355 After hours (24/7): Call SRPD Dispatch at 415-485-3000 Downed … Continued

On December 3, Engine 55 crew visited Glenwood Elementary public education event. The crew began in the classroom, talking with students about fire safety and the importance of emergency lights on fire engines and ambulances. Firefighter Parsons then demonstrated how firefighters gear up, including donning full protective equipment and SCBA, which was a highlight for … Continued

This year, five seasonal inspectors re-inspected all homes in San Rafael’s High Fire Severity Zone following newly updated Cal Fire maps. Many of these properties had not received a defensible space evaluation in several years. The seasonal inspection program ran from June through November. Over 2,000 homes in the High Fire Severity Zone received evaluations, … Continued

This past month, the San Rafael Fire Department delivered a total of 200 bags of food from the SF Marin Food Bank to Bahia Vista Elementary School. The heartwarming effort brought essential supplies to families in our community who needed support during challenging times. A special thank you to Pepe Gonzalez from San Rafael City … Continued

At the October 11, 2025 Open House, we were pleased to have on hand First Responder Therapy Dog Kerith and her handler Heidi Carmen, who works closely with Blue, the San Rafael Police Department’s therapy dog. First responders routinely face some of the most stressful and emotionally taxing situations in public service. Whether responding to … Continued