Posted on: May 31, 2023
Southern Marin Fire Protection District is seeking qualified candidates for an
Open Board of Director position appointment through 2024
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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Posted on: May 17, 2023
The annual Mill Valley Volunteer Firefighters Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast is back for 2023! This annual fundraiser takes place Memorial Day (Monday, May 29th) from 7 am to 11 am downtown in front of Mill Valley City Hall (26 Corte Madera Avenue) outsid...
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Posted on: May 17, 2023
Marin County is entering the most dangerous part of the fire season. Are you, your family and your home prepared? Here are some steps you can take right now to help protect your family and home from wildfire:
Prepare Yourself: ...
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Posted on: May 2, 2023
Attention Mill Valley residents! We need your valuable input to enhance emergency preparedness in our community. Share your concerns about disasters and help us identify critical preparedness gaps that require our attention.
Your feedback will pla...
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Posted on: May 2, 2023
Do you have a passion for keeping Mill Valley safe and prepared? Don't miss your chance to make a difference! The Mill Valley City Council is currently accepting applications for an unscheduled vacancy on the Emergency Preparedness Commission (EP...
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Posted on: May 2, 2023
The "Did you hear it ?" (DYHI) campaign was developed to tap the abundant information available about the on-going monthly testing from the people who experience them. By taking advantage of the vast number of Internet users, we can get...
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Posted on: May 2, 2023
What you do matters on Saturday, May 6, 2023, for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. The threat of wildfire is becoming increasingly prevalent and dangerous, posing greater risks to people and property than ever before. Connect with your community in a ...
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Posted on: April 10, 2023
Natural hazards such as wildfire, flooding and earthquakes are inevitable and it is critical to prepare to address these hazards. Mill Valley is working with other Marin County jurisdictions to update Marin County’s Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation P...
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Posted on: April 5, 2023
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Posted on: April 20, 2023
You are invited to the next Neighborhood Response Group Block Captain Orientation! Learn more about what volunteer Block Captains can do in their neighborhoods to improve community resilience, prepare for and respond to emergencies and natural disasters. ...
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Posted on: April 5, 2023
The inaugural Mill Valley Neighborfest will launch this May throughout various communities in Mill Valley encouraging residents to get to know their neighbors. The Mill Valley Neighborfest is presented by the Southern Marin Fire District in partnership wi...
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Posted on: March 6, 2023
Join Southern Marin Fire District and the Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club on Thursday, April 6th at 1:00PM for a FREE CPR instruction. This will be a great opportunity to learn how and when to call 911, how to use an AED, and how to do hands-only CPR. PLUS, ...
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Posted on: March 8, 2023
Daylight saving time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 12th. Many people will use this opportunity to change their home’s smoke alarm batteries as well.
Because working smoke alarms are a critical element of home fire safety, Souther...
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Posted on: February 23, 2023
Did you know? Home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of the year. Follow these general heating tips to help prevent winter fires and to stay safe this winter season:
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Posted on: February 9, 2023
An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere without warning, areas at higher ri...
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Posted on: February 9, 2023
Did you know?
- 47% of all home fires are caused by cooking
- Burn injuries continue to be a leading cause of injury in the United States and Canada, especially in children.
- Preventing a burn injury is always better than the pain and trauma of medical treatment ...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: February 9, 2023
Cal Trans Traffic Advisory
Date: January 30, 2023
District: 4Contact: Matt O’Donnell
Phone: (510) 852-5113
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans maintenance will close the lower half of the Manz...
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Posted on: February 9, 2023
Living near the ocean we get to enjoy the many things that it has to offer, but we also have to deal with the issues it can bring. One of these issues are the occasionally higher than normal tides, sometimes referred to as “King” Tides...
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Posted on: January 25, 2023
The New Year has been busy for Southern Marin CERTs. This Winter we've seen record setting storms in the Bay Area, and CERTs answered the call to help on multiple occasions. On January 3rd, volunteers from across Southern Marin gathered in Mill V...
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Posted on: January 25, 2023
The "Did you hear it ?" (DYHI) campaign was developed to tap the abundant information available about the on-going monthly testing from the people who experience them. By taking advantage of the vast number of Internet users, we can get...
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Posted on: January 25, 2023
Learn how to save a life! Students are taught how to perform hands-only CPR, use an AED, stop-the-bleed, and administer Narcan. Free training brought to you by Marin County Health and Human Services and the Marin Medical Reserve Corps volunteer program.&a...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Traffic Advisory
Date: January 24, 2023
District: 4
Contact: Matt O’Donnell
Phone: (510) 852-5113
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
One-Way Traffic Control on State Route-1 (SR-1) in Marin County as Pothole Repair, Repaving Project Begins Due ...
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Posted on: January 12, 2023
Living near the ocean we get to enjoy the many things that it has to offer, but we also have to deal with the issues it can bring. One of these issues are the occasionally higher than normal tides, sometimes referred to as “King” Tides...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 4, 2023
For Immediate Release
MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans maintenance will close the lower half of the Manzanita Park and Ride lot, along with the shoulder parking on Highway 1, in Tam Valley from Tuesday, January 17 through Tuesday, January 24 due to forecasted hight...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 5, 2023
The "Did you hear it ?" (DYHI) campaign was developed to tap the abundant information available about the on-going monthly testing from the people who experience them. By taking advantage of the vast number of Internet users, Southern Marin Fire...
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Posted on: December 8, 2022
Living near the ocean we get to enjoy the many things that it has to offer, but we also have to deal with the issues it can bring. One of these issues are the occasionally higher than normal tides, sometimes referred to as “King” Tides...
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Posted on: December 8, 2022
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.
Holiday decorating:
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Posted on: December 8, 2022
When disasters happen and people need help and assistance, neighbors turn to neighbors. Connect now with the people around you and don’t wait until disaster strikes to meet each other.
Know your neighbors
The most important step you can take to get through ...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: December 8, 2022
For Immediate Release
MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans maintenance will close the lower half of the Manzanita Park and Ride lot, along with the shoulder parking on Highway 1, in the city of Mill Valley Monday, December 19 through Tuesday, December 27&...
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Posted on: October 5, 2022
10/4/2022
At their October 3, 2022 meeting, the Mill Valley City Council and Southern Marin Fire District Board unanimously approved the submission of an application to the Marin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for consolidation/annexation of the...
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Posted on: November 21, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans maintenance will close the lower half of the Manzanita Park and Ride lot, along with the shoulder parking on Highway 1, in the city of Mill Valley Monday, November 21 through Monday,...
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Posted on: October 20, 2022
Southern Marin Fire District would like to notify residents of the upcoming CalTrans Vegetation Management Project at E Blithedale Ave and US-101 S ramp. CalTranswill be clearing hazardous vegetation along E Blithedale Ave and US-101 S ramp in ef...
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Posted on: November 3, 2022
The "Did you hear it ?" (DYHI) campaign was developed to tap the abundant information available about the on-going monthly testing from the people who experience them. By taking advantage of the vast number of Internet users, we can get...
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Posted on: November 3, 2022
Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 6. Many people will use this opportunity to test and change their home’s smoke alarm batteries.
Because working smoke alarms are a critical element of home fire safety, Southern Marin Fir...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: November 3, 2022
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District has made the reduction of flammable vegetation that surrounds us one of its biggest priorities. To that end, The District’s multi-faceted Vegetation Management Program is coming to the following neighb...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: November 3, 2022
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, at approximately 1:18 PM, a 3rd alarm commercial fire occurred at 799 Redwood Highway Frontage Rd. at the Mill Valley Stor-All. First arriving units found a well established fire in C section of the storage facility involvin...
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Posted on: October 20, 2022
Children dressed in costumes excitedly running door to door to trick-or-treat, festive decorations like glowing jack-o-lanterns, paper ghosts and dried cornstalks adorning front porches – these are some of the classic hallmarks of Halloween that...
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Posted on: October 6, 2022
The Southern Marin Fire District and Mill Valley Fire are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week TM (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This ye...
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Posted on: October 6, 2022
With the implications of climate change, we need to adapt and be more mindful planning our gardens, including what to plant. There are no fire-resistant plants since all plants can burn. Plant spacing, size, and maintenance are more important than type of...
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Posted on: September 27, 2022
As of 5:17 PM fire is 100% contained. Thank you to all our supporting agencies for today's work in extinguishing this vegetation fire. Please stay vigilant Southern Marin.
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As of 4:35 PM fire is approximately 80% contained. Please continue to av...
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Posted on: September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022
Southern Marin Fire Protection District
Elysha Omoomy, Communications Coordinator
Proposed Consolidation of Mill Valley Fire Department and
Southern Marin Fire District
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Posted on: September 22, 2022
In January 2020 the City of Mill Valley and the Southern Marin Fire District entered into a shared services agreement that leverages existing staff from both agencies to create a new, single management team for both agencies. The District's Fire ...
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Posted on: September 21, 2022
Through the end of October, PG&E crews will survey electrical equipment, and the nearby vegetation, in 25 counties throughout Northern and Central California to spot and prevent potential wildfire risk. Helicopters equipped with Light Detection and Ra...
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Posted on: September 1, 2022
San Rafael, CA – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Labor Day weekend in areas of Northern California, including inland and high elevation areas of Marin County. Temperatures are forecast to reach or exceed the hig...
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Posted on: August 23, 2022
When disasters happen and people need help and assistance, neighbors turn to neighbors. Connect now with the people around you and don’t wait until disaster strikes to meet each other.
Know your neighbors
The most important step you can take to get through ...
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Posted on: August 25, 2022
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2022 theme is “The life you’ve built is worth prote...
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Posted on: August 25, 2022
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District has made the reduction of flammable vegetation that surrounds us one of its biggest priorities. To that end, The District’s multi-faceted Vegetation Management Program is coming to the following neighborhoods li...
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Posted on: August 24, 2022
This month Marin County came together to teach over 1200 residents basic hands-only EMS skills.
Special thanks to SMFD Captain Fox, Marin County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Elaine, SMFD NRG Coordinator Leah, Mill Valley's Communit...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: July 30, 2022
Please join us in congratulating Michelle Terrell for becoming Mill Valley’s Community Engagement Coordinator.The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for assisting residents, schools, faith-based organizations, and businesses to prepare for, r...
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Posted on: July 28, 2022
When it comes to water, use these important fire-smart landscaping strategies:
- Utilize compost and the right mulches appropriately to sustain soil moisture and plant health; healthy plants are resilient plants. Select water wise, drought tolerant...
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Posted on: July 28, 2022
With your continued support, we have removed approximately 480.5 tons of flammable vegetation in Southern Marin and Mill Valley right of ways and private property this fiscal year. This has not only improved emergency response times, but it has also reduc...
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Posted on: July 15, 2022
With support from California Assemblymember Marc Levine, the Southern Marin Fire Protection District, in partnership with the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, was notified of a successful direct benefit budget allocation for FY 2022/2023. The 1 millio...
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Posted on: June 27, 2022
While California’s beaches, rivers and lakes offer a great escape for the summer heat, they can also be dangerous if certain precautions are not taken such as wearing a life jacket, swimming only in designated areas, and actively supervising chi...
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Posted on: June 21, 2022
As the weather gets better and visitors stay for an extended period of time in our community we encourage them to be courteous of your short-term neighbors. This includes reducing noise, keeping debris contained, respecting the local rules, and following ...
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Posted on: June 13, 2022
Two Locations:June 25, 10:00 am – Hawk Hill Central @ Almonte/Mount Tamalpais School, Mill ValleyJune 25, 10:00 am – Spencer/Cloudview @ Cloudview Park, SausalitoThis is a great opportunity to learn directly from our Fire District about community safety a...
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Posted on: June 7, 2022
With your continued support, we have removed more than 7,100 tons of flammable vegetation from Southern Marin and Mill Valley right of ways and private property. This has not only improved emergency response times, but it has also reduced the number of po...
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Posted on: March 8, 2022
Attention Scott Valley Residents - You're Invited To This Weekend's Safety Events.
EVENT ONE: Scott Valley Fire Extinguisher Fair
Saturday, March 12th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Edna Maguire School Parking Lot  ...
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Posted on: March 9, 2022
Happy Women’s History Month From Southern Marin Fire District. Women’s History Month recognizes the accomplishments of trailblazing women in their industries. All month long Southern Marin Fire District will be sharing the stories of women who work at Sou...
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Posted on: January 26, 2022
The "Did you hear it ?" (DYHI) campaign was developed to tap the abundant information available about the on-going monthly testing from the people who experience them. By taking advantage of the vast number of Internet users, we can get...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: February 9, 2022
The grass is green and the dirt is still wet. As hard as it is to believe, Fire Season is coming up quick. It’s that time again to start clearing your Defensible Space around your home. Get ahead and take on vegetation while it is still manageab...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 24, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District and Mill Valley Fire Department are excited to introduce a new way to schedule a fire inspection. The self-serve scheduling website allows residents and contractors within...
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Posted on: February 9, 2022
Mill Valley Fire Department's Engine 6 C-Shift participated in a fun and educational opportunity with preschoolers at the Mill Valley community Center. With the educational theme of "community helpers", our crews taught the students abo...
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Posted on: January 26, 2022
Living near the ocean we get to enjoy the many things that it has to offer, but we also have to deal with the issues it can bring. One of these issues are the occasionally higher than normal tides, sometimes referred to as “King” Tides...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 26, 2022
On Sunday, January 23rd, Southern Marin Fire District Prevention Specialist McKenna Ramiro, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Madison Mead and Communications Coordinator Elysha Omoomy attended Northern California Girl Scouts of Marin's Comprehensive Hands-on...
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Posted on: January 18, 2022
The federal website is allowing all residents to order four free COVID tests. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order at-?home COVID-?19 tests. The tests are completely FREE. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
ABOUT THE AT-?HOME...
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Posted on: January 12, 2022
Our first responders of Southern Marin Fire and Mill Valley Fire, and law enforcement officers will save many lives during their careers. But neighbors helping neighbors play a crucial role in saving lives in our communities during a disaster.
Mi...
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Posted on: December 8, 2021
On December 7, 2021 Southern Marin Fire District and Mill Valley Fire attended disaster response drills at various Mill Valley School District sites to work with students and staff. Several subjects pertaining to emergency and disaster response were cover...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: December 8, 2021
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.
Holiday decorating:
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Posted on: December 8, 2021
Make a fire-smart plan. Consider existing plants, budget, and how much maintenance you are willing to do. Start by understanding the three defensible space zones. The idea is to decrease the energy and speed of a fire by eliminating&...
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Posted on: September 22, 2021
Stay safe during a power outage:
Food Safety:
- Keep freezers and refrigerators closed to prevent food from spoiling. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours. Use coolers with ice ...
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Posted on: September 25, 2021
September 25, 2021
The City of Mill Valley conducted its Annual Evacuation Drill on Saturday, September 25 with over 250 residents participating.
The goal of this year’s drill was a timed event to help validate Google’s current evacuation research...
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