San Rafael Fire Department

Your free Wildfire Risk Home Evaluation is your personalized roadmap for wildfire preparedness.

Your Wildfire Risk Report may include photos, location details, and prioritized recommendations for defensible space, vegetation, vents, gutters, fences, decks, and materials near your home.

Some fixes take an hour (clearing gutters, moving the doormat). Others take more planning (replacing a wood fence section). Luckily for you, your report helps you know where to start. It’s time to take action!

Learn more: https://firesafemarin.org/articles/home-inspections-2026/
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Su Evaluación de Riesgo de Incendios en el Hogar gratuita es su guía personalizado para la preparación contra incendios.

Su Informe de Riesgo de Incendios puede incluir fotos, detalles de ubicación y recomendaciones priorizadas para el espacio defendible, la vegetación, las ventilas, las canaletas, las cercas, las terrazas y los materiales cerca de su hogar.

Algunas mejoras toman una hora, como limpiar las canaletas o mover el tapete de la entrada. Otras requieren más planificación, cómo reemplazar una sección de cerca de madera. Por suerte, su informe le ayuda a saber por dónde empezar. ¡Es hora de tomar acción!

Más información: https://tinyurl.com/Evaluacion-de-Riesgo-del-Hogar

Earlier today, contracted wildfire-mitigation crews working for the City of San Rafael were conducting vegetation-reduction activities on City owned land on San Rafael Lincoln Hill when a fire ignited within the treatment area. Preliminary information indicates the fire was accidentally sparked by the crew’s equipment.

The crew immediately called 9-1-1 and attempted initial suppression using the fire-fighting tools required under their vegetation-management contract. San Rafael Fire Department units quickly arrived and contained the fire to less than half an acre within 30 minutes. Existing fire roads and prior fuel-reduction work significantly aided containment efforts and reduced the risk of expansion. No structures were threatened, no evacuations were required, and no injuries were reported. Alert Marin, Nixle, and social media was utilized to inform the community and reduce additional calls to 9-1-1.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/y8tR50ZVcej

The fire department is currently responding to a small vegetation fire on San Rafael Lincoln hill. There is no threat to structures. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless there is an emergency.

Update: the fire has been contained. ..
El departamento de bomberos está respondiendo actualmente a un pequeño incendio de vegetación en el cerro San Rafael Lincoln. No hay amenaza para las estructuras. Por favor no llame al 9-1-1 a menos que haya una emergencia.

Actualización: el incendio ha sido contenido.

Did you get the AlertMarin test on 9/26?

Marin County ran a test of its emergency notification system to make sure residents can be reached when it matters most. If you didn't receive it, you may not be signed up yet.

Sign up today at emergency.marincounty.gov to get alerts by phone, text, and email.

It only takes a few minutes, and it could make all the difference in an emergency. Share this with friends, family, and neighbors so everyone in San Rafael stays informed.
¿Recibiste la alerta de prueba de AlertMarin el 9/26?

El Condado de Marin realizó una prueba de su sistema de notificaciones de emergencia para asegurarse de que los residentes puedan ser contactados cuando más importa. Si no la recibiste, puede que aún no estés registrado.

Regístrate hoy en emergency.marincounty.gov para recibir alertas por llamada, mensaje de texto y correo electrónico.

Solo toma unos minutos y puede hacer una gran diferencia en una emergencia. Comparte esto con amigos, familia y vecinos para que todos en San Rafael estén informados.

If your home or neighborhood will soon undergo a Wildfire Risk Home Evaluation, the evaluation checklist can help you spot simple fixes before inspectors arrive.

You can look for the same things they’ll be checking: dry grasses and weeds, dry vegetation, ladder fuels, and combustible materials such as outdoor furniture, doormats, garbage bins, lumber, and organic mulch within 5 feet of the building.

A quick walk around your property now can help you know what’s necessary so you can get a jump on it.

Check the list. Take action early. Then review your Wildfire Risk Report and work through your prioritized tasks. Mark completed tasks as “resolved” in your report.

Feel good about what you accomplished!

Learn more: https://firesafemarin.org/articles/move-it-out-copy/

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Si su hogar o vecindario pronto tendrá una Evaluación de Riesgo de Incendios en el Hogar, la lista de verificación puede ayudarle a identificar mejoras sencillas antes de que lleguen los inspectores.

Puede buscar las mismas cosas que ellos revisarán: pastos secos y maleza, vegetación seca, combustibles escalera y materiales combustibles como muebles de exterior, tapetes, botes de basura, madera y mantillo orgánico a menos de 5 pies de la estructura.

Un recorrido rápido por su propiedad ahora puede ayudarle a saber qué es necesario para que pueda adelantarse.

Revise la lista. Tome acción temprano. Luego revise su Informe de Riesgo de Incendios y avance en sus tareas priorizadas. Marque las tareas completadas como “resueltas” en su informe.

¡Siéntase bien por lo logrado!

Más información: https://tinyurl.com/Lista-de-verificacion

Heat Advisory for Marin County: Saturday 10/3 at 11 a.m. through Monday 10/5 at 10 p.m.

Limit outdoor activity to before noon or evening, stay indoors during peak heat, and drink extra fluids. Check on neighbors who are older, live alone, or lack air conditioning.

Know the signs of heat illness. Confusion, hot or dry skin, or a racing heart are signs of heat stroke, a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately.

Be ready for possible power shutoffs and have a go bag prepared in case of a Red Flag Warning.

Forecast: weather.gov/mtr | Alerts: emergency.marincounty.org | Prep tips: readymarin.marincounty.gov
Aviso de Calor para el Condado de Marin: del sábado 3 de octubre a las 11 a.m. al lunes 5 de octubre a las 10 p.m.

Limita las actividades al aire libre antes del mediodía o por la noche, quédate adentro durante las horas de mayor calor y toma más líquidos de lo normal. Revisa cómo están tus vecinos mayores, los que viven solos o los que no tienen aire acondicionado.

Conoce las señales de un golpe de calor. Confusión, piel caliente o seca o el corazón acelerado son señales de un golpe de calor, una emergencia médica. Llama al 911 de inmediato.

Prepárate para posibles apagones y ten una mochila de emergencia lista en caso de una Advertencia de Bandera Roja.

Pronóstico: weather.gov/mtr | Alertas: emergency.marincounty.org | Consejos de preparación: readymarin.marincounty.gov

You are invited to the San Rafael Fire Department Pancake Breakfast! Come start your morning with a warm stack of pancakes and some good company while supporting the firefighters who serve our community.

When: October 11th, 8 to 11 AM
Where: Terra Linda Community Center and Station 56

What's on the menu

Pancakes are just the start. Stick around after you eat and enjoy a morning of fun with the firefighters:
- Get up close with the fire engines and gear during our equipment demos
- Step inside Station 56 and see where our crew works and lives on our station tours
- Play games and pick up some giveaways before you head home

Reserve your spot

Please grab a ticket on Eventbrite so we know you are coming and can plan enough pancakes for everyone. Link: eventbrite.com/e/pancake-breakfast-tickets-1999621702340?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Tickets: This is a donation-based fundraiser, with no set plate cost. Donations are accepted via cash, check, or Venmo ().

All proceeds benefit the San Rafael Fire Foundation. Come support your local firefighters, see you there!

National Preparedness Month may be ending, but preparedness doesn't stop here. Make it a habit to check your go bag, update emergency contacts, and review your plan every few months. Test your smoke alarms. Refresh expired supplies. Talk with your family about what's changed. Being ready isn't a one time task, it's a lifestyle. Keep building on what you started this month, all year long.
El Mes Nacional de Preparación puede estar terminando, pero la preparación no se detiene aquí. Haz un hábito de revisar tu mochila de emergencia, actualizar tus contactos de emergencia y repasar tu plan cada pocos meses. Prueba tus detectores de humo. Reemplaza los suministros vencidos. Habla con tu familia sobre lo que ha cambiado. Estar preparado no es una tarea de una sola vez, es un estilo de vida. Sigue construyendo sobre lo que empezaste este mes, todo el año.

We are hiring! The City of San Rafael is looking for an Emergency Management Coordinator (I/II/III) to join the Fire Department's Office of Emergency Services.

Ready to help your community prepare for the unexpected? In this role, you will lead outreach and education, support the Emergency Operations Center, develop emergency plans, run drills and exercises, and work alongside our wildfire mitigation team and regional partners.

Excellent benefits are included, and Spanish language skills are preferred.

Apply by Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. through CalOpps: calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20777854

Link in our bio!

Emergencies don't wait for you to get home from work. Having a neighbor you trust can make all the difference if disaster strikes while you're away. Exchange contact information and talk through a plan, like who can check on your home, grab your pets, or look in on a family member who might need extra help. Knowing someone nearby has your back gives you peace of mind, wherever you are when the moment happens.
Las emergencias no esperan a que llegues a casa del trabajo. Tener un vecino de confianza puede hacer una gran diferencia si ocurre un desastre mientras estás fuera. Intercambien información de contacto y hablen sobre un plan, como quién puede revisar tu casa, recoger a tus mascotas o cuidar a un familiar que pueda necesitar ayuda extra. Saber que alguien cercano te tiene cubierto te da tranquilidad, estés donde estés cuando ocurra.