News - Central Marin Fire Department

Prescribed Burns April 15, 19 & 20 in Larkspur

Prescribed burns are planned in the Citron Bowl of the King Mountain Open Space Preserve near Larkspur April 15, 19 & 20, 2021. Weather dependent, the burning will begin Thursday, April 15, at 10am. Crews will complete the burns Monday, April 19 and Tusday April 20 if needed. Please understand that this date is fluid and the final decision is made early on the morning of the planned burn, to evaluate actual weather conditions that day. Final burn decisions are made based on safety and air quality. Bay Area Air quality permissive burn status can be monitored here - https://www.baaqmd.gov/permits/open-burn.

Created on 13 April 2021.

Fire Hazard Mitigation Work to Begin along Railroad Tunnel Bike Path in Early April

Central Marin Fire Department and Marin County Parks will begin phase one of a planned fire hazard reduction project April 5, on County owned land near the railroad tunnel bike path between Tunnel Lane and Montecito Drive. Funded primarily by Marin Tax Measure C (2020) and the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA), this project aims to control the spread of invasive, fire-hazardous vegetation like french broom, reduce the buildup of dead vegetation that might increase the intensity of wildfires, improve the safety of evacuation routes and nearby homes, and restore the health of native plants and wildlife habitat.

Created on 02 April 2021.

Employment Opportunity: Greater Ross Valley Wildfire Mitigation Specialist/Defensible Space Lead

The Greater Ross Valley Fire Agencies (Marin County Fire Department, Ross Valley Fire Department, Kentfield Fire Protection District, and Central Marin Fire Authority) are seeking to fill the position of Defensible Space Lead position. Fixed-term appointments may be made for up to a one-year period. Continued appointment in this position is contingent upon funding and job performance. This is an “at will” position. This position has limited benefits available and will be fully funded through the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA).

Created on 01 March 2021.