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Fire Department

MLV apparatusGreg Moore, Interim Fire Chief
Mill Valley Fire Department
1 Hamilton Drive
Mill Valley CA 94941
Non-Emergency Phone: (415) 389-4130
Emergency Phone: 911
Email: fire@cityofmillvalley.org

Our Mission
The mission of the Mill Valley Fire Department is to protect life, community and property against the injurious effects of fire, explosion or other life threatening hazards. To provide advanced life support care and transportation for the sick and injured.

Ready, Set, Go!

Marin County Fire Chief's Launch
Ready, St Go! Wildfire Preparedness Campaign

On June 3, 2010 the Marin County Fire Chief’s Association announced a new program to educate residents on the threats posed by wildfire and to provide a wildfire action plan that gives residents the tools to prepare themselves, their family and their homes from the devastating effects of a wildfire. Please visit the Ready, Set Go web site for more information.

DON'T CALL 911...

when you hear sirens. Use 911 for life threatening emergencies only. Our emergency warning system is tested on the first Saturday of each month at noon. If you hear the siren at any other time, tune in to local radio and tv stations for further information

Fire Prevention
Our department is committed to the highest level of fire protection for the citizens of our community. You can download our Fire Prevention Ordinance by clicking on Title 15 of the Mill Valley Municipal CodeClick here for further information on fire prevention code, ordinances and standards including information on the City of Mill Valley Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Mill Valley Fire Department Looks for Vacant/Abandoned Buildings for Training
The Mill Valley Fire Department is asking property owners who may have a structure that is abandoned and/or ready to be demolished to allow firefighters to conduct training exercises in these buildings. For all the details, click here.

Fire Safety Tips
Provided here are fire safety tips on defensible space, landscaping, home maintenance and construction to help keep you and your home safe from fire danger.

Sarah Drive Fire, 1995History of the Department
We've come a long way from horse-driven hose carts of a century ago. Read about the history of the Mill Valley Fire Department right here.

Vegetation Management Program
And be sure to read about our Vegetation Management Program that includes an information Hotline; fire fuel reduction efforts, "Chipper Days," tips for self-inspection and public education opportunities. 

City of Mill Valley Evacuation Map and Information
When disaster strikes, residents may be asked to evacuate their homes to evacuation assembly areas. Please click here for more detailed information.                                                         

MEANS
Click here to learn about and sign up for the Marin Emergency Automated Notification System (MEANS).

News
Emergency Preparendess Classes Offered
CERT and Fire Classes offered this summer and fall. Sign up today!

Events
8/15/2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
9/16/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9/29/2010 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
10/12/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
10/28/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Last updated: 7/29/2010 10:00:29 AM