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01 July 2025
NOTICE OF FIRE STATION CLOSURE Date: June 27, 2025 Subject: Closure of Ross Valley Fire Station 18 – Effective July 1, 2025 The Ross Valley Fire Department Station 18, located at 33 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, will be officially closed effectiv...

How can I report fire hazards in my neighbor's yard?

To report hazardous weed and/or rubbish conditions within the Ross Valley Fire Department jurisdiction (Towns of Fairfax, Ross, and San Anselmo and the Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District), or if you have questions about your own property, contact our Fire Inspectors at 415-258-4673 or 415-258-4674 or send an email to prevention@rossvalleyfire.org  with the specific hazard concerns.

Where can I report suspicious arson activity?

If you have reason to believe that a person is setting a fire or has just set a fire, call 9-1-1 immediately. Be prepared to describe the suspect, including physical features and clothing as well as the location and nature of the suspicious activity.

If you have information regarding a fire that has already occurred and is under investigation, please call 415-258-4686.

I want to be able to help my community in a disaster. What should I do?

You can join Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to learn how to prepare yourself, your family, and your neighborhood to be self-sufficient during a disaster and to help others who may need it afterward. CERT volunteers receive training in a wide variety of skills and ongoing training to help them make a difference in our community. For more information, go to our CERT page for further information.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Defensible Space is required by law for all properties in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) in the Ross Valley.

Ross Valley Fire Stations

Fire Station 19 - San Anselmo
Fire Station 20 - Sleepy Hollow
Fire Station 21 - Fairfax

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

For Emergencies, Dial 9-1-1