News - Central Marin Fire Department

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.

Controlled Burns in Larkspur: February 8-11, 2021

Marin County Open Space District staff maintenance crew plan to burn the vegetation piles at Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve (243-323 Wilson Way and Hatzic Ct) 2/8- 2/11. This is a planned burn of vegetation cut earlier in the season. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) permit is weather and wind dependent - crews will be on site at approximately 8am to begin preparations and will commence igniting piles at 10am. This work is planned but tentative, so if Open Space staff are unable to proceed they will look for other opportunities to address these piles in the coming months. Fire suppression equipment from Marin County Open Space (hoses, vehicles) will all be on site and crews will be monitoring/tending piles closely.

Created on 11 February 2021.