Ross Valley Fire News

Each year, many children who reside in the Ross Valley, will have a less-than-merry holiday season because their families have fallen upon hard times.  If you would like to help a local child in need, please bring an unwrapped gift to any Ross Valley Fire Station no later than December 18. Toy-Drive-Flyer-2013.pdf...

Freezing temperatures are in the forecast for Dec. 4 and 5. Insulate your exposed pipes and cover frost-tender plants to prevent possible damage.  Below is information on how to wrap your pipes and cover your plants. Preparing for a Winter Freeze  It's easy to protect your exposed pipes and it takes just a few minutes. Place foam insulation around exposed pipes and install special blankets made for backflow devices, both available at your local hardware store or irrigation supply house. If you don't have this type of insulation on hand, use old towels or blankets and wrap them in plastic secured in...

Ross Valley Fire Department is pleased to welcome you to our new online home with the launch of our new website November 2013. The new site represents five years of evolving online tools and information, allowing us to vastly expand our content and ability to deliver online information across all modern desktop and mobile platforms. Among the new site’s key features: Dramatically expanded fire prevention, planning review, and permit process information.   A "workflow" format guides permit applicants through the varied processes for each town and district in our jurisdiction. Responsive design is compatible and optimized to work with all internet...

A fire that started in a San Anselmo garage was controlled in less than 15 minutes by Ross Valley firefighters early Monday, November 18, 2013.  An aggressive fire attack by Fire Captain Isaac Wilson's crew on Medic Engine 20 from the Sleepy Hollow Fire Station #20, aided by three other engine crews, is credited with limiting damage at 217 Oak Springs Drive.  The fire started at approximately 3:30 a.m. near an electric car in the garage; when fire crews arrived flames were shooting out the doors and lapping at a second-story deck as well as the roof line, said Battalion Chief...

By Gary Klien - Marin Independent Journal A homeless man was arrested Thursday after a vegetation fire in San Anselmo forced the evacuation of numerous residents and sent a cloud of smoke blowing over parts of Ross Valley. Douglas Hall Shumate, 52, was arrested on suspicion of recklessly starting a fire on public land, said Central Marin police Sgt. Julie Gorwood. Shumate was living on the hillside and allegedly disposed of a match improperly, Gorwood said. Shumate was taken to the jail after medical treatment for a facial burn. He was also booked on suspicion of violating probation. No other injuries were...