As the winter rains subside and we enter the warm, dry, summer months, residents and homeowners in the Ross Valley must begin preparing their property for the threat of wildfire. Creating Defensible Space is the key to protecting your home from the frequent wildfires that burn on our grassy and wooded hillsides. Without Defensible Space, your life and property is at risk. Wildfire can strike in an instant, with little or no warning - and there is no time to prepare once a fire starts. Follow our simple guidelines to help protect your home, your neighborhood, and your family from wildfire. Defensible Space is required by common sense AND the law! Learn more...
Ross Valley Fire Department is a consolidated fire agency protecting the communities of Fairfax, San Anselmo, and Sleepy Hollow in Marin County, California. Consolidated July 1, 1982, the full-time, professional fire department employs one Fire Chief, one Administrative Assistant, twenty five full time Firefighters, one Fire Inspector and fifteen active volunteer Firefighters. Nine of the Department's Firefighters are Paramedics and all engine companies are equipped with Advanced Life Support (ALS) medical equipment.
Ross Valley Fire Department is a consolidated department with the mission of protecting lives, property and the environments of San Anselmo, Sleepy Hollow and Fairfax through education, prevention and community service while working together in a professional and caring manner that is fair, honest, respectful and ethical.
Learn moreRoss Valley Fire Department has released their 2012 CPR Class Schedule.
Public “HeartSaver CPR” from the American Heart Association are offered several times each year at Fire Station 21, in Fairfax.
Students will learn how to perform CPR and how to relieve airway obstructions or choking in adults, children and infants. The class is geared for non-health care professionals who want to be ready in case of an emergency. This class is not for healthcare professionals.
Ross Valley Fire Department dedicated a monument to the victms of the 9/11 attacks September 11, 2011. Made from a piece of steel recovered from the World Trade Center, the monument was erected by Ross Valley firefighters and volunteers with funding provided by the Ross Valley Firefighter's Club.
The ceremony was atended by more than 200 residents and visitors, as well as uniformed firefighters, police officers, and airline personnel from American and United airlines.
05.23.2012 19:30 -
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Volunteer Drill - Station 20 - 15-3: Wildland Progressive Hoselay
05.30.2012 19:30 -
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Volunteer Drill - Station 21 - Wildland 15-4: Pump and Roll
06.06.2012 18:30 -
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Volunteer Drill - Station 21 - Mandatory CPR Drill!
06.13.2012 19:30 -
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Volunteer Drill - Station 20
06.14.2012 18:30 -
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RVFD Fire Board Meeting
In conjunction with the Ross Valley Fire Department, the towns of Fairfax and San Anselmo have installed and implemented a creek level monitoring system. We post real-time data to our website for viewing at the following links:
