Storm Update - Tuesday, March 14 - Localized flooding and high winds

Latest update: 3/14/2023 at 8:00 am

Summary

Forecasters are predicting more rain today, and advise community members to be on the lookout for flooding and the impacts of high winds. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch poss...

Join The Semi-Annual NRG Time Change Drill On 3/12/23

On Sunday, March 12th at 10am, Neighborhood Response Groups across Marin County will take part in the semi-annual OK/HELP drill. This exercise helps practice how your neighborhood would react after a disaster that doesn't require evacuation.Neigh...

Test Your Smoke Alarms When You Turn Your Clocks Forward

Daylight saving time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 12th.  Many people will use this opportunity to change their home’s smoke alarm batteries as well.

Because working smoke alarms are a critical element of home fire safety, Souther...

Attend SMFD's Hands-Only CPR Event For FREE

Storm Recap For Wednesday, February 22, 2023

The Southern Marin Fire Protection District responded to approximately 31 calls for service (weather-related calls only) Tuesday, February 21st through Wednesday, February 22nd due to the recent high wind advisory. 

Zone 1 (Sausalito)&...

Heating Your Home Safely

Did you know? Home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of the year. Follow these general heating tips to help prevent winter fires and to stay safe this winter season:

• Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from all heat sources ...

February is Earthquake Awareness Month

An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere without warning, areas at higher ri...

Cook Safely This Super Bowl Weekend

Did you know?

• 47% of all home fires are caused by cooking
• Burn injuries continue to be a leading cause of injury in the United States and Canada, especially in children.
• Preventing a burn injury is always better than the pain and trauma of medical treatment ...

Lower Half of Manzanita Park and Ride Lot in Tam Valley To Close Due to Projected High Tides

Cal Trans Traffic Advisory

Date: January 30, 2023 

District: 4Contact: Matt O’Donnell 

Phone: (510) 852-5113

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans maintenance will close the lower half of the Manz...

High Tides Information For February 2023

Living near the ocean we get to enjoy the many things that it has to offer, but we also have to deal with the issues it can bring. One of these issues are the occasionally higher than normal tides, sometimes referred to as “King” Tides...

Thank You CERT Volunteers

The New Year has been busy for Southern Marin CERTs. This Winter we've seen record setting storms in the Bay Area, and CERTs answered the call to help on multiple occasions. On January 3rd, volunteers from across Southern Marin gathered in Mill V...

Did You Hear It? LRAD Monthly Siren Testing For February 2023

The "Did you hear it ?" (DYHI) campaign was developed to tap the abundant information available about the on-going monthly testing from the people who experience them. By taking advantage of the vast number of Internet users, we can get...

Learn Lifesaving Skills For FREE - Check Out An Event Near You

Learn how to save a life! Students are taught how to perform hands-only CPR, use an AED, stop-the-bleed, and administer Narcan. Free training brought to you by Marin County Health and Human Services and the Marin Medical Reserve Corps volunteer program.&a...

Caltrans Traffic Advisory - Repaving Project Begins Due to Bay Area Storms

Traffic Advisory

Date: January 24, 2023

District: 4 

Contact: Matt O’Donnell 

Phone: (510) 852-5113 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

One-Way Traffic Control on State Route-1 (SR-1) in Marin County as Pothole Repair, Repaving Project Begins Due ...

High Tides Information For January 2023

Living near the ocean we get to enjoy the many things that it has to offer, but we also have to deal with the issues it can bring. One of these issues are the occasionally higher than normal tides, sometimes referred to as “King” Tides...

Lower Half of Manzanita Park and Ride Lot in Tam Valley to Close Due to High Tides Jan 17-24

For Immediate Release

MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans maintenance will close the lower half of the Manzanita Park and Ride lot, along with the shoulder parking on Highway 1, in Tam Valley from Tuesday, January 17 through Tuesday, January 24 due to forecasted hight...

Did You Hear It? LRAD Monthly Siren Testing For January 2023

The "Did you hear it ?" (DYHI) campaign was developed to tap the abundant information available about the on-going monthly testing from the people who experience them. By taking advantage of the vast number of Internet users, Southern Marin Fire...

High Tides Information For December 2022

Living near the ocean we get to enjoy the many things that it has to offer, but we also have to deal with the issues it can bring. One of these issues are the occasionally higher than normal tides, sometimes referred to as “King” Tides...

Top Holiday Safety Tips To Keep You and Your Family Safe This Winter Holiday Season

Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.

Holiday decorating: 

You're Invited To Attend The NRG Block Captain Orientation On December 15, 2022

When disasters happen and people need help and assistance, neighbors turn to neighbors. Connect now with the people around you and don’t wait until disaster strikes to meet each other.

Know your neighbors

The most important step you can take to get through ...

Donate To This Year's Holiday Toy Drive 2022

Southern Marin Fire District would like to invite you to Performing Stars of Marin City's 25th Children & Youth Holiday Toy Drive Event - 2022. 

Performing Stars was founded in 1990 as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization with the bel...

Lower Half of Manzanita Park and Ride Lot in Mill Valley to Close Due to High Tides Dec 19-27

For Immediate Release

MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans maintenance will close the lower half of the Manzanita Park and Ride lot, along with the shoulder parking on Highway 1, in the city of Mill Valley Monday, December 19 through Tuesday, December 27&...

Mill Valley City Council and Southern Marin Fire District Board Unanimously Approve Consolidation

10/4/2022

At their October 3, 2022 meeting, the Mill Valley City Council and Southern Marin Fire District Board unanimously approved the submission of an application to the Marin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for consolidation/annexation of the...

REMINDER ADVISORY: Park and Ride Lot In Mill Valley To Close Due To Projected High Tides November 21

CalTrans E Blithedale Vegetation Management Project - Monday, Oct 31 thru Friday, Nov 18

Southern Marin Fire District would like to notify residents of the upcoming CalTrans Vegetation Management Project at E Blithedale Ave and US-101 S ramp. CalTranswill be clearing hazardous vegetation along E Blithedale Ave and US-101 S ramp in ef...

Did You Hear It? LRAD Monthly Siren Testing

The "Did you hear it ?" (DYHI) campaign was developed to tap the abundant information available about the on-going monthly testing from the people who experience them. By taking advantage of the vast number of Internet users, we can get...

Semi-Annual NRG Time Change Drill - November 6, 2022

On Sunday, November 6th at 10am, Neighborhood Response Groups across Marin County will take part in the semi-annual OK/HELP drill. This exercise helps practice how your neighborhood would react after a disaster that doesn't require evacu...

Test Your Smoke Alarms When You Turn Your Clocks Back

Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 6.  Many people will use this opportunity to test and change their home’s smoke alarm batteries.

Because working smoke alarms are a critical element of home fire safety, Southern Marin Fir...

Paved Road Fuel Reduction Event Dates for November 2022

The Southern Marin Fire Protection District has made the reduction of flammable vegetation that surrounds us one of its biggest priorities. To that end, The District’s multi-faceted Vegetation Management Program is coming to the following neighb...

Incident Recap - Structure Fire 10/29/2022

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, at approximately 1:18 PM, a 3rd alarm commercial fire occurred at 799 Redwood Highway Frontage Rd. at the Mill Valley Stor-All. First arriving units found a well established fire in C section of the storage facility involvin...

Stay Fire-Safe This Halloween

Children dressed in costumes excitedly running door to door to trick-or-treat, festive decorations like glowing jack-o-lanterns, paper ghosts and dried cornstalks adorning front porches – these are some of the classic hallmarks of Halloween that...

Fire Prevention Week 2022 - Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape!

The Southern Marin Fire District and Mill Valley Fire are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week ^TM (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This ye...

Fire-Smart Landscaping – October 2022 Tip of the Month

With the implications of climate change, we need to adapt and be more mindful planning our gardens, including what to plant. There are no fire-resistant plants since all plants can burn. Plant spacing, size, and maintenance are more important than type of...

Incident Alert - Vegetation Fire 9/27/2022

As of 5:17 PM fire is 100% contained. Thank you to all our supporting agencies for today's work in extinguishing this vegetation fire. Please stay vigilant Southern Marin.

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As of 4:35 PM fire is approximately 80% contained. Please continue to av...

Proposed Consolidation of Mill Valley Fire Department and Southern Marin Fire District

September 23, 2022  

Southern Marin Fire Protection District 

Elysha Omoomy, Communications Coordinator

Proposed Consolidation of Mill Valley Fire Department and 

Southern Marin Fire District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...

Congratulations To Our Newest SMFD/MVF Firefighters

In January 2020 the City of Mill Valley and the Southern Marin Fire District entered into a shared services agreement that leverages existing staff from both agencies to create a new, single management team for both agencies. The District's Fire ...

PG&E Surveying Powerlines by Helicopters to Keep Customers Safe

Through the end of October, PG&E crews will survey electrical equipment, and the nearby vegetation, in 25 counties throughout Northern and Central California to spot and prevent potential wildfire risk. Helicopters equipped with Light Detection and Ra...

Take Steps to Reduce Effects of Excessive Heat - County Of Marin Press Release

San Rafael, CA – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Labor Day weekend in areas of Northern California, including inland and high elevation areas of Marin County. Temperatures are forecast to reach or exceed the hig...

Attend The NRG Block Captain August 2022 Orientation

When disasters happen and people need help and assistance, neighbors turn to neighbors. Connect now with the people around you and don’t wait until disaster strikes to meet each other.

Know your neighbors

The most important step you can take to get through ...

Attend The National Preparedness Month Series Presented By The Mill Valley Public Library

Are you ready?

Join Mill Valley Public Library for one or all of this series of emergency preparedness workshops for National Preparedness Month. Every Thursday in September, learn one of the building blocks of emergency preparedness, fro...

September Is Preparedness Month - Learn How To Be Prepared For Disasters

Paved Road Fuel Reduction Event Dates for September 2022

The Southern Marin Fire Protection District has made the reduction of flammable vegetation that surrounds us one of its biggest priorities. To that end, The District’s multi-faceted Vegetation Management Program is coming to the following neighborhoods li...

Well Done Marin County For Participating In This Year's Stop The Bleed Event

This month Marin County came together to teach over 1200 residents basic hands-only EMS skills. 

Special thanks to SMFD Captain Fox, Marin County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Elaine, SMFD NRG Coordinator Leah, Mill Valley's Communit...

Mill Valley Community Engagement Coordinator, Michelle Terrell

Please join us in congratulating Michelle Terrell for becoming Mill Valley’s Community Engagement Coordinator.The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for assisting residents, schools, faith-based organizations, and businesses to prepare for, r...

Fire Smart Landscaping Tip – August

When it comes to water, use these important fire-smart landscaping strategies: 

• Utilize compost and the right mulches appropriately to sustain soil moisture and plant health; healthy plants are resilient plants. Select water wise, drought tolerant...

Paved Road Fuel Reduction Program for August 2022

With your continued support, we have removed approximately 480.5 tons of flammable vegetation in Southern Marin and Mill Valley right of ways and private property this fiscal year. This has not only improved emergency response times, but it has also reduc...

Grant Funding for Hwy 1 Vegetation Management for Healthy Forests and Safe Community Evacuation

With support from California Assemblymember Marc Levine, the Southern Marin Fire Protection District, in partnership with the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, was notified of a successful direct benefit budget allocation for FY 2022/2023. The 1 millio...

King Tides Are Expected the week of July 10-15

Especially high tides, also known as "king tides," will soon be visiting Southern Marin thanks to a full moon on July 13 and the recent summer solstice.

High tides exceeding 6.5' are predicted for the following days:

•  Sunday, July 10 at 9...

Water Safety Tips this Fourth of July Holiday Weekend

Fourth of July Reminder: No Fireworks in Marin

One gently floating ember from a cookout or a firecracker could ignite widespread tragedy in Marin County’s parched landscape. The Marin County Fire Department is urging all residents and visitors to remember that fireworks are illegal in the county, not ...

Be Prepared When Visiting Mill Valley

As the weather gets better and visitors stay for an extended period of time in our community we encourage them to be courteous of your short-term neighbors. This includes reducing noise, keeping debris contained, respecting the local rules, and following ...

Evacuation Drill Events – June 25, 2022

Two Locations:June 25, 10:00 am – Hawk Hill Central @ Almonte/Mount Tamalpais School, Mill ValleyJune 25, 10:00 am – Spencer/Cloudview @ Cloudview Park, SausalitoThis is a great opportunity to learn directly from our Fire District about community safety a...

What To Do in Case of Emergency

During the month of June Southern Marin Fire District will be sharing videos educating residents on steps to prepare in advance, for evacuation from wildfires and other disasters.  

Episode 1: (https://youtu.be/Opbu150zKys)

Episode 2: (https://yout...

Save the Date – Paved Road Fuel Reduction Program For June 2022 (Mill Valley)

With your continued support, we have removed more than 7,100 tons of flammable vegetation from Southern Marin and Mill Valley right of ways and private property. This has not only improved emergency response times, but it has also reduced the number of po...

Southern Marin, Please Join Us In Congratulating Our Newest Team Member

The Southern Marin Neighborhood Response Group (NRG) Program is a grassroots volunteer-driven initiative designed to assist the residents of Southern Marin to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters by encouraging a Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors...

Join Us For Scott Valley Safety Events | 3/12/22 - 3/13/22

Attention Scott Valley Residents - You're Invited To This Weekend's Safety Events.

EVENT ONE: Scott Valley Fire Extinguisher Fair 

Saturday, March 12th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Edna Maguire School Parking Lot  ...

Happy Women’s History Month From Southern Marin Fire & Mill Valley Fire

Did You Hear It? Submit Your LRAD Feedback

The "Did you hear it ?" (DYHI) campaign was developed to tap the abundant information available about the on-going monthly testing from the people who experience them. By taking advantage of the vast number of Internet users, we can get...

Get Ahead Of Fire Season - Create Your Defensible Space Today

The grass is green and the dirt is still wet. As hard as it is to believe, Fire Season is coming up quick. It’s that time again to start clearing your Defensible Space around your home. Get ahead and take on vegetation while it is still manageab...

Southern Marin Fire District Releases New Inspection Scheduling Software

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Southern Marin Fire Protection District and Mill Valley Fire Department are excited to introduce a new way to schedule a fire inspection. The self-serve scheduling website allows residents and contractors within...

Mil Valley Fire Department Participate In Preschool Education

King Tides For January 27 Thru February 2, 2022

Living near the ocean we get to enjoy the many things that it has to offer, but we also have to deal with the issues it can bring. One of these issues are the occasionally higher than normal tides, sometimes referred to as “King” Tides...

Southern Marin Fire District Teach The Girl Scouts Fire Safety

Southern Marin Fire District's First Ever Annual Report - A Year In Review!

Southern Marin Fire District is proud to present its first Annual Report detailing the major accomplishments of the 2020-21 fiscal year. From the execution and implementation of the Shared Services Agreement with the City of Mil...

Get Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests - Now Available

The federal website is allowing all residents to order four free COVID tests. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order at-?home COVID-?19 tests. The tests are completely FREE. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. 

ABOUT THE AT-?HOME...

Make Emergency Preparedness Your New Year's Resolution

Our first responders of Southern Marin Fire and Mill Valley Fire, and law enforcement officers will save many lives during their careers. But neighbors helping neighbors play a crucial role in saving lives in our communities during a disaster. 

Mi...

Mill Valley Evacuation Drill Featured in League of California Cities Online Newsletter

Mill Valley’s partnership with Google creates new, data-driven wildfire evacuation and preparedness plans.

Southern Marin Fire District Assists Mill Valley School District In Emergency Response Event

On December 7, 2021 Southern Marin Fire District and Mill Valley Fire attended disaster response drills at various Mill Valley School District sites to work with students and staff. Several subjects pertaining to emergency and disaster response were cover...

Top Holiday Safety Tips To Keep You and Your Family Safe This Winter Holiday Season

Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.

Holiday decorating: 

Fire-Smart Landscaping – December's Tip Of The Month

Make a fire-smart plan. Consider existing plants, budget, and how much maintenance you are willing to do. Start by understanding the three defensible space zones. The idea is to decrease the energy and speed of a fire by eliminating&...

Subscribe Today! Southern Marin Fire District eNewsletter

Fire Season is here. We all need to do our part to prepare and protect our community. The Southern Marin Fire District's eNewsletter is full of important news, fire safety tips, evacuation information, and more. Don't miss out! 

Click here to subs...

Safety Tips During a Power Outage

Stay safe during a power outage:

Food Safety:

• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed to prevent food from spoiling. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours. Use coolers with ice ...

City Officials Test Google Modeling of Evacuation Timing with Evacuation Drill.

September 25, 2021

The City of Mill Valley conducted its Annual Evacuation Drill on Saturday, September 25 with over 250 residents participating. 

The goal of this year’s drill was a timed event to help validate Google’s current evacuation research...

Mill Valley, Please Join Us In Congratulating Our Newest Team Member

Please join us in congratulating Elaine Wilkinson for becoming Southern Marin Fire District's first ever Neighborhood Response Group (NRG) Coordinator.

The Southern Marin Neighborhood Response Group (NRG) Program is a grassroots volunteer-driven i...

Now Available Fire Safe Marin: Wildfire Watch TV - Episode 2 - "EVACUATIONS" - Watch Now!

MWPA Community Workshop Recap

Southern Marin Zone: 2021–2022

Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority held Community Workshops in June featuring the accomplishments across the 5 geographic regions of Marin County. 

MWPA and Southern Marin Fire Protection District are working togethe...