News - Central Marin Fire Department

2021-2022 Evacuation Route Vegetation Management Projects

Central Marin Fire Department, in cooperation with the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) and the Greater Ross Valley Fire Agencies, is pleased to announce several evacuation route vegetatioon management projects beginning summer 2021. Work will occur in the public right-of-way and on private property belonging to adjacent landowners between August 1, 2021 and January 31, 2022. Additional details and maps are available on the current projects page.

Created on 03 August 2021.

2021 Chipper Days: Larkspur and Corte Madera

Central Marin Fire Department , in partnership with FIRESafe MARIN and Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, will offer multiple FREE chipper days in Corte Madera and Larkspur in 2021. This curbside pick-up chipper service is funded by Measure F and Measure C (Corte Madera) and Measure C (Larkspur). Chipper programs are designed to encourage property owners to cut and remove hazardous vegetation and improve property maintenance by reducing the cost of hauling and disposing of vegetation. Participation is voluntary, and availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Online registration is required (telephone assistance available if needed) at www.chipperday.org/marin.

Created on 16 June 2021.

Greenbrae Defensible Space Evaluations to Begin Late June

Central Marin Fire Department and Kentfield Fire Protection District, in partnership with Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA), will conduct Wildfire Defensible Space and Home Hardening Evaluations on residential properties in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas of Greenbrae starting in late June. (see map, below)

Created on 08 June 2021.