District News
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.
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.
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.
- Engine: Firefighters in Engine assignments fight wildland, rural, and structural fires and respond to various other emergencies including medical emergencies. Additional responsibilities include repairing equipment and general station housekeeping.
- Defensible Space Inspector: The Defensible Space Inspector will conduct professional work in fire prevention or other related work. Examples of work tasks include but are not limited to one or more of the following:
- Perform defensible space inspections in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 4291.
- Increase awareness, knowledge and actions implemented by individuals and communities to reduce human loss and property damage from wildfires, such as defensible space and other fuels reduction activities, fire prevention and fire safe building standards.
Kent Woodlands Evacuation Route Clearance Begins September 2019
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:
Evacuation Preparedness and Notifications
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!
ALERT MARIN
Emergency Alerts
WHEN DO WE USE IT?
- When ACTION is needed at a SPECIFIC ADDRESS
- Imminent flooding, wildfires, and evacuations with life safety implications
- During-event information about evacuation routes, shelters, transportation
- Other public safety incidents where lives may be at risk
NIXLE
Information Notices
WHEN DO WE USE IT?
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:
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.
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.
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.