Join a public safety Special District that prides itself on being an integral part of the community.  We are dedicated to protecting and providing for life safety, environmental protection and property conservation through education, hazard reduction and emergency response.

The Southern Marin Fire District serves the communities of Sausalito, 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 39,907 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 an Ambulance, Ladder Truck, Rescue, Fire Boat, Jet Skis, Inflatable Rescue Boat, and Type 3 Engine.

Mission

The Mission of the Southern Marin Fire District is to contribute to Greater Southern Marin Community’s reputation as a safe, friendly, economically thriving community in which to live, work, learn, play and visit.

We achieve our mission by providing the highest quality local and regional community risk reduction, suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, marine response, disaster preparedness and community education services possible within the resources provided to us.

We are professional, proud, compassionate, highly-trained, and committed to utilizing state of the art technology to provide services that meet or exceed the expectations of our community.

Vision

A Nationally Recognized, Forward-Leaning All-Risk Service Provider that delivers

Excellence in All-Hazards Risk Response, in Maintaining Strategic Community Partnerships, in Hiring, Training and Retaining Exceptional People, and in Implementing Efficiencies in Service Provision to Ensure Fiscal Sustainability, Stewardship, and Accountability to the Communities We Serve.

Values

Knowing that firefighters are held to a higher standard of conduct, the firefighters of the Southern Marin Protection District will make every effort to uphold those standards that are entrusted to us. We will take an active role in maintaining a professional image of the Fire Service through promptness, efficiency and dedication to duty.

Benefits

Southern Marin Fire District offers a generous Benefits Package including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits. Health care plans provided by: Kaiser L, Kaiser Silver and Teamsters Anthem Blue Cross.
• Dental Insurance provided by Delta Dental with premium costs paid by the District. Plan covers all employees and their dependents.
• Vision Insurance provided by VSP with premium costs paid by the District. Plan covers all employees and their dependents.
• LTC, LTD, Life and AD&D insurance are also included.
• Other District paid benefits include: EAP, BCN, RHS (District contributes 2% of base salary) and Deferred Compensation (District contributes 5% of base salary).
• Southern Marin Fire District participates in the Marin County Employees' Retirement System (MCERA).
• Also, included is longevity pay and education incentives.

Apply Today! The Southern Marin Fire Protection District has the following position(s) open: