Marin County, CA — The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay mountains and other parts of the Bay Area, which is in effect until 5 PM Tuesday, September 25. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected during this time frame with a combination … Continued
Warning to remain in place until Thursday afternoon The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains and other parts of the Bay Area, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM Thursday, September 20. This supersedes the Fire Weather Watch that was previously in … Continued
The Air District is issuing a smoke advisory today due to multiple fires that developed overnight in the North Bay. Heavy smoke from these wildfires in the North Bay counties is causing very unhealthy air quality throughout the region and the smoke is moving into other parts of the Bay Area due to winds. Bay … Continued
On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedom we enjoy. The men and women of the San Rafael Fire Department wish you a respectful, fun, and safe Memorial Day. The County of Marin will host a Memorial Day ceremony on May 29 at the Marin … Continued
On Wednesday, April 26 from 8 am to 5 pm, the San Rafael Fire Department is hosting a training exercise on Smith Ranch Road near Silveira Parkway. All roads will remain open. This training exercise will prepare first responders to safely and effectively respond to incidents involving large numbers of injured victims. This will be … Continued
Help us plan for a safer San Rafael! Please join us on Wednesday, February 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for a hazard mitigation planning meeting in the Community Development conference room on the third floor of City Hall. Meeting participants will receive an overview of our Local Hazard Mitigation Planning project and provide feedback on … Continued
After a major disaster, it might be several days before vital city services are restored. Your best defense is to be informed and prepared for emergencies, both at home and in your place of business. Here are 3 easy things you can do to prepare for an emergency: Sign up for Nixel and other alerts … Continued
Thanksgiving is a day to reflect on all we are thankful for, enjoy food together and spend time with friends and loved ones. Although it may not at the top of your menu or shopping list, focusing on safety can keep a happy holiday from taking a tragic turn. The San Rafael Fire Department has … Continued
As you know, we live in Earthquake Country. Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:20 a.m. on October 20* during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, which began in California in 2008. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover … Continued
As the City proceeds with the Phase I Essential Facilities Projects, contractors must be selected to build the Public Safety Center as well as Fire Stations 52 and 57. Because these projects are highly complex and costly projects, for the construction of critical public safety infrastructure buildings serving the public’s needs, it is very important … Continued
