It is an exciting part of the spring season when the goats come to town! Goat grazing in San Rafael helps mitigate wildfire risk to the community by removing light and flashy fuels that enable wildfire to spread across the landscape. The intent of removing these fuels around homes and other infrastructure is to help … Continued
A second round of parking clarifications in the Gerstle Park, Fair Hills, and West End Neighborhoods are scheduled to be installed in February to help improve emergency access and egress. After the installation of new signage last year, there was an adjustment period where staff worked closely with residents in these neighborhoods to make any … Continued
Have you been wondering what a fire-adapted landscape or yard looks like? Come see for yourself at the San Rafael Fire Department fire-adapted demonstration garden at the San Rafael Community Center located at 618 B Street in spring 2023. Beginning Thursday, December 15th, 2022, the San Rafael Fire Department, in collaboration with the San Rafael … Continued
During the first few weeks in October, the initial round of parking clarifications in the Gerstle Park, Fair Hills, and West End Neighborhoods were completed to help improve emergency access and egress. After the installation of the new signage, there has been an adjustment period where staff have been working with residents in these neighborhoods … Continued
The San Rafael Fire Department will be conducting vegetation work in the San Rafael open space behind Gerstle Park as a part of an MWPA-funded Fuel Reduction Project. The City of San Rafael is part of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA). In 2020, Marin County voters passed special tax Measure C, which established a Joint … Continued
Starting October 5th, 2022, the San Rafael Fire Department, in collaboration with California State Parks and Marin County Fire Department will begin vegetation management along fire roads in China Camp State Park. The work will remove invasive weeds, grasses, shrubs, dead woody vegetation, and some small diameter trees along the road edge to reduce wildfire … Continued
Beginning October 22, 2022, the San Rafael Fire Department, in collaboration with Marin County Fire Department will begin vegetation management along Gold Hill Fire Road in San Rafael Open Space. The work will remove invasive weeds, grasses, shrubs, dead woody vegetation, and some small-diameter trees along the road edge to reduce wildfire risk and provide … Continued
The City of San Rafael, through its Fire Department, is soliciting proposals from qualified and licensed tree service contractors for roadside vegetation clearance. This project is funded by the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) and will help improve evacuation routes and facilitate emergency responder ingress. RFP Roadside Clearance Phase 3 Please direct questions about the … Continued
SAN RAFAEL SHADED FUEL BREAK SITE VISIT Please join us for a field trip hosted by ESP to a shaded fuel break completed by San Rafael Fire Department in collaboration with MWPA. This project includes removal of invasive broom and acacia in the open space between Greenwood Ave & Upper Toyon Drive. Location: City-owned open … Continued
Starting October 5th, 2022, the San Rafael Fire Department, in collaboration with California State Parks and Marin County Fire Department will begin vegetation management along fire roads in China Camp State Park. The work will remove invasive weeds, grasses, shrubs, dead woody vegetation, and some small diameter trees along the road edge to reduce wildfire … Continued
