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Ross Valley Fire News
21 May 2019
Beginning the week of May 13, 2019, the recently hired Defensible Space Inspectors started home site visits. The Department is taking an “educational” approach to assist residents in understanding what they can do to protect homes and communities fro...
21 March 2019
Join us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for San Anselmo residents.As Marin residents, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires. Wildfires are a natural part of our environment, and it’s imperative that we buil...
21 March 2019
Join us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Fairfax residents.As Marin residents, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires. Wildfires are a natural part of our environment, and it’s imperative that we build ou...
21 March 2019
RVFD and B Shift congratulates Benjamin Herbertson and Andrew Juric on successful completion of their probation and promotion to the position of Engineer. Well done!...
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DID YOU RECEIVE A NOTICE OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE INSPECTION?
Did you receive a NOTICE OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE INSPECTION? If you received a notice, you may have questions about the meaning of the different requirements and specific hazards noted. Click here to see FAQs and learn more about the requirements.
Wildfire Preparedness
Evacuation Information
Your family's best chance of survival requires being ready and evacuating early. Prepare your home if time allows, and follow your Wildfire Action Plan. Know when to evacuate and what to do if you become trapped.
Hardening Your Home
A wildfire-safe home must be resistant to ignition from wind-blown embers. Even if the flames never reach your home, it must be able to withstand exposure to millions of tiny embers that can be carried a mile or more in front of a wildfire.
Defensible Space
Defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. It’s the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surround it.
Today's Fire Danger
It's important to monitor current and predicted weather conditions, be aware of "Red Flag Warnings" issued by the Weather Service, and prepare in advance when severe fire weather is anticipated.
Defensible Space is required by law for all properties in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) in the Ross Valley.
Ross Valley Fire Stations
Our Mission
To protect the lives, property and environment of Ross, San Anselmo, Sleepy Hollow and Fairfax through education, prevention and community service in a professional and caring manner that is fair, honest, respectful and ethical.
Contact Us
Ross Valley Fire Department
777 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960 USA
Tel: (415) 258-4686