Posted on: May 5, 2022
At the April 27, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting, the Board of Directors voted to approve a time change of the board meeting beginning in June. Effective June 22, 2022 Southern Marin Board of Directors Meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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Posted on: March 8, 2022
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  ...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: March 9, 2022
The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) was created to implement a comprehensive wildfire prevention and emergency preparedness program for Marin County. MWPA is funded by a parcel tax approved by votes in March 2020.There is a low-income ...
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Posted on: March 9, 2022
Happy Women’s History Month From Southern Marin Fire District. Women’s History Month recognizes the accomplishments of trailblazing women in their industries. All month long Southern Marin Fire District will be sharing the stories of women who work at Sou...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: February 23, 2022
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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 26, 2022
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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: February 9, 2022
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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 24, 2022
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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: February 9, 2022
Mill Valley Fire Department's Engine 6 C-Shift participated in a fun and educational opportunity with preschoolers at the Mill Valley community Center. With the educational theme of "community helpers", our crews taught the students abo...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 26, 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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 26, 2022
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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 26, 2022
On Sunday, January 23rd, Southern Marin Fire District Prevention Specialist McKenna Ramiro, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Madison Mead and Communications Coordinator Elysha Omoomy attended Northern California Girl Scouts of Marin's Comprehensive Hands-on...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 18, 2022
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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 12, 2022
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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: January 12, 2022
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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: December 28, 2021
After Christmas, it’s important to get rid of the tree or when it is dry. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home. Also, bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays t...
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Posted on: December 8, 2021
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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: December 8, 2021
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:
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: December 8, 2021
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&...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: December 8, 2021
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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: December 1, 2021
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. However, as oppose...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: November 2, 2021
There is something about the winter months and curling up with a good book by the fireplace. But did you know that heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths? Last winter, Southern Marin Fire District responded to a report...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: November 2, 2021
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. However, as oppose...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: November 2, 2021
Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 7. 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, Southern Marin Fir...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: November 2, 2021
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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: September 22, 2021
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 ...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: September 25, 2021
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...
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Fire Department/Emergency Preparedness
Posted on: October 7, 2021
On Monday, October 4th, 2021, social media networks of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp stopped working shortly before noon ET. Server error messages appeared on the various sites for nearly six hours causing billions of users to be left in the dark witho...
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