Ross Valley Fire Department, in coordination with Central Marin Fire Department and the Greater Ross Valley and West Marin Fire Agencies, is seeking to fill two (2) fixed limited-term positions of Wildfire Mitigation Specialist- Defensible Space Lead I. The application opens on 01/14/2022 and closes on 01/27/2022 at 5:00 pm.
View application and details at www.rossvalleyfire.org/about/employment
UPDATE: The October 2020 Pancake Breakfast has been CANCELED.
The Kentfield Fire District has chosen to cancel our annual pancake breakfast scheduled for October 11, 2020 as we continue to follow guidelines from our public health officials. We are disappointed to cancel this popular event, but the health and well-being of our staff, volunteers, and community is of the utmost importance to us. At this time, there are no plans to reschedule the 2020 event.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this annual community event. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate tough decisions in these challenging times.
The Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the College of Marin Gymnasium (across from Woodlands Market)
To make an appointment at this blood drive, visit vitalant.org and click donate and enter sponsor code: Kentfield Fire or contact Erik Humber at 415-747-8044 or by email at humlaw@pacbell.net. Appointments are recommended.
The Blood Drive is sponsored by Kentfield Fire District and Marin Art and Garden Center.
See attached flyer for additional information.
Don't delay your call to 9-1-1 if you're injured or are experiencing a medical emergency or have medical concerns associated with the Coronavirus.
The Marin County Fire Chiefs Association has published the attached document for your information.
Applications for the Low-Income Senior exemption for the Measure A Parcel Tax for the 2020-2021 tax year are now available. Application filing deadline is on or before June 1, 2020.
The application and a Frequently Asked Questions flyer is attached for your reference.
MERA_Measure_A_FAQs_2020-2021_Tax_Year-0301.pdf
MERA_Measure-A-Low-Income-Senior-Exemption-Application-2020-21.pdf
The District is anticipating the need for seasonal firefighters this year. Staffing during the wildland fire season (3-8 months) may include Engine and Inspector assignments.
September 23, 2019
Marin County, CA -- The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains and other parts of the Bay Area above 1000 feet, which is in effect from 9 PM Monday Evening to 5 AM Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected during this time frame with a combination of strong off shore winds with gusts to 30-35 miles per hour and low relative humidity percentage ranging from teens to the low twenties.
The affected area includes higher terrain areas of Marin, Napa, Sonoma and East Bay counties.
The concerns of this weather system are that fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Kentfield Fire Protection District has identified high hazard areas in the Kent Woodlands where improvements can be made to reduce the amount of hazardous vegetation located along PRIMARY and SECONDARY EVACUATION ROUTES. Many properties located on and around the Kent Woodlands were found to be non-compliant with fire code requirements for roadside vegetation clearance.
Kentfield Fire Protection District has partnered with FIRESafe MARIN and CAL FIRE to provide funding for the initial clearing of vegetation located along 8.73 miles of roadways, with a project budget of $130,991. Funding for this project is provided through a cooperative Fire Prevention Grant by CAL FIRE and California's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. During the months of September and October, 2019, for a period of 4-6 weeks, personnel from the Fire District and FIRESafe MARIN will be working with private contractors to begin the clearing of vegetation along the roadways. Read below to learn more about this important program:
During wildfires, Marin residents should be prepared to monitor multiple sources for fire and life safety information. Emergency managers will use several methods to distribute fire information: Alert Marin, Nixle, Social Media, local TV and radio, and social media (Facebook and Twitter) are the primary outlets. Don't neglect to use your own senses - look, listen, and smell for signs of fire and changing conditions!
Emergency Alerts
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Information Notices
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Twitter, Facebook, NextDoor
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During a wildfire, "Alert Marin" is used to provide notice by phone, text, email, or app when an ACTION must be taken at a SPECIFIC ADDRESS.
Are You Ready for Wildfire? All Kentfield residents should receive a Wildfire Hazard pamphlet in the mail this week. Use the tips on the inside of this pamphlet to reduce flammable vegetation and other hazards on your property. Use fire resistant plants (www.firesafemarin.org/plants) and design your landscaping to beautify your home while improving...
November 2, 2017
Kentfield and Greenbrae Residents:
We have all been witness to the devastation experienced over the past two weeks in Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Mendocino, and Lake Counties from a series of devastating wildfires. Many of us have been touched by these fires in a personal way. The men and women of the Kentfield Fire Protection District wish to express our deepest condolences to all of the people affected by the North Bay fires. Our hearts are with you all.
Cities and towns in Marin are not immune from wildfire. Our commitment to wildfire preparedness and to ensuring the protection of cities and fire districts within Marin County has never been stronger. Our members are dedicated to ensuring our community is safe and well protected from any threat, particularly the threat of a wildfire. We must continue to work together to ensure we are all making our community’s safety our highest, shared priority. Our success is dependent upon our partnership with you. We are committed to this goal.
October 13, 2017
Fire agencies across Marin County have sent 38 fire engines and 154 firefighters to the fires in
Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino counties. Firefighters and command personnel are actively
engaged in fighting the large fires affecting those communities, protecting homes, and in
rescuing people in the path of the fire.
We will remain committed to actively supporting firefighting operations in the affected counties.
All of Marin’s Fire Chiefs have taken the necessary steps to ensure that we have adequate
staffing in each of our communities to respond to any emergency that occurs in Marin County.
Firefighters are working long hours on duty and on the fire lines across Northern California and
many agencies have added additional staffing on duty.
There are currently no large fires in Marin and no large fires threatening Marin County. The
vegetation fire on Highway 37 at Lakeville Highway has burned more than 1,500 acres. The
aggressive actions of Marin firefighters contained this fire. The fire no longer poses a threat to
Marin County.
Although there are no large fires in Marin County, no fires threatening Marin County, and no
evacuation orders anticipated we encourage you and your family to ensure that you have
defensible space surrounding your home and that you have a plan in the event you ever had to
evacuate your home. The following websites provide valuable information on these topics:
Kentfield Fire Protection District recently received a Class 1 Excellent Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification (PPC). Class 1 represents an exemplary fire suppression program.
ISO’s Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS), evaluates four primary categories of fire suppression — fire department, emergency communications, water supply, and community risk reduction. The FSRS includes standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
The Public Protection Classification (PPC™) program recognizes the efforts of communities to provide fire protection services for citizens and property owners. A community’s investment in fire mitigation is a proven and reliable predicator of future fire losses.
Insurance companies use PPC information to help establish fair premiums for fire insurance — generally offering lower premiums in communities with better protection. By offering economic benefits for communities that invest in their firefighting services, the program provides an additional incentive for improving and maintaining public fire protection.
The program also provides help for fire departments and other public officials as they plan, budget for, and justify improvements. The most significant benefit of the PPC program is its effect on losses. Statistical data on insurance losses bears out the relationship between excellent fire protection — as measured by the PPC program and low fire losses. PPC helps communities prepare to fight fires effectively.
Defensible space is your property’s front line defense against wildfire. Creating and maintaining defensible space around your home can dramatically increase your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire and improves the safety of firefighters defending your property. 100 feet of defensible space is required by law.*
See the attached flyer on creating defensible space around your property.
Sand and sand bags are now available for Kentfield District residents at the College of Marin Parking Lot #15 on Kent Avenue (between College & Hillside). The driveway is located between 139 and 145 Kent Avenue. There should be two shovels and a bin with sand bags in the back of the lot.
Please contact the Kentfield Fire District office at 415-453-7464 if we are short of supplies.
In 2015, CAL FIRE awarded FIRESafe MARIN a $123,200 grant from the SRA Fire Prevention Fee Fund to update the 2005 Marin County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The plan was completed and published in September 2016. See attached flyer for more information.
Twelve firefighters graduated from the Marin County Regional Fire Academy on June 17, 2016. The 10-week Marin County Regional Fire Academy was a fast-paced, intense and highly disciplined program based on Marin County Fire Agencies’ Standard Operating Guidelines, and the California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I curriculum. The Recruit received the technical and manipulative instruction which is needed to operate at a Firefighter I level. The training was designed to develop the Recruit's ability to function under stress and perform as an effective team member of a fire company. The firefighters also participated in daily physical fitness exercises to develop the necessary and requisite strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Graduates will move into positions with Kentfield Fire District, Marin County Fire Department, Mill Valley Fire Department, Southern Marin Fire District and Tiburon Fire District.
The Kentfield Fire District welcomes Provisional Firefighter Bryan Bridges, Class of 2016.
(Firefighter Bridges is 5th from the right)
Director Steve Gerbsman administers the Oath of Office as Board Directors Bruce Corbet, Barry Evergettis, and Michael Murray are sworn into the Kentfield Fire District Board of Directors at the November 18 Board of Directors meeting. Directors Corbet and Murray will serve a four year term; Director Evergettis will serve a two year term replacing Director McLeran's seat as he moved out of the District with two years remaining on his term.
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