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Serving Tamalpais Valley, Almonte, Homestead Valley, Alto, Strawberry, Tiburon, City of Sausalito, City of Mill Valley, Fort Baker, Marin Headlands California

Public Protection Classification ISO logoThe Southern Marin Fire Protection District is an independent special district established by the Marin County Board of Supervisors in July of 1999. Its statutory authority is provided through the California Fire District Law of 1987, (Health & Safety Code §13800, et seq).  The District was formed by the merger of the Alto-Richardson Fire Protection District and the Tamalpais Fire Protection District.

On June 24, 2012, the City of Sausalito Fire Department was annexed into the Fire District. In October of 2010 the District signed a contract with the National Park Service to provide services to the Marin Headlands and Fort Baker areas of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.  On July 1, 2023, the City of Mill Valley was annexed into the Fire District.

The District has 90 full time employees including a Fire Chief, 2 Deputy Fire Chiefs, 1 Fire Marshal, 1 Deputy Fire Marshal, 4 Battalion Chiefs, 15 Fire Captains, 17 Engineer Firefighters, 17 Engineer Paramedics, 7 Firefighter Paramedics, 12 Firefighters, 1 HR Manager, 1 Finance Manager, 1 Finance Assistant, 1 Communications Coordinator, 1 IT Coordinator, 1 Administrative Aide, 3 Fire Inspector/Plan Reviewers, 2 Wildfire Mitigation Specialists, and 2 Vegetation Management Specialists, and 1 NRG Coordinator.

The Southern Marin Fire District serves the cities of Sausalito, and Mill Valley, and communities of Tamalpais Valley, Almonte, Homestead Valley, Alto, Strawberry, approximately 1/4 of the town of Tiburon, the City of Mill Valley, Fort Baker and the Marin Headlands. The District covers over 25.3 square miles, a population of approximately 41,576 and over 20,500 homes and commercial properties. Each of our zones is protected by one Type I engine with each of the zones cross-staffing at least one specialty piece of equipment such as a Ladder Truck, Rescue, Fire Boat, Jet Skis, Inflatable Rescue Boat, and Type 3 Engine.  The District also provide ALS transport services.  The District had 2 ambulances and 1 ALS Medium Rescue.

Southern Marin Fire District Geographical Map 2024 image
Zone 1 (City of Sausalito)
Zone 4 (Tam & Homestead Valley)
Zone 6 (City of Mill Valley)
Zone 7 (City of Mill Valley)
Zone 9 (Strawberry, Alto Sutton & Almonte)

Emergency Preparedness Month: Disaster Prep at the MV Library

  • Date: 09/18/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM  

Emergency Preparedness Month: Disaster Prep at the MV Library
 
When: Monday, September 18th, 6-7pm
 
Where: Mill Valley Library (Creekside Room), 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley
 

Join SMFD and Fire Safe Marin this Monday, September 18th at the Mill Valley Library for a 1-hour presentation and Q&A session.

 

Learn the 5 Simple Steps to Get Ready for emergencies and disasters. We all have different needs based on age, family, pets, medical issues or disabilities. Whether you Stay (shelter in place) or Go (evacuate), these tips will help you get started.

You can register here. Walk-ins are welcome.

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