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New Disaster Preparedness Program
Get Ready!
Marinwood Community Services District along with the rest of Marin County has launched a new on line disaster preparedness program called "Get Ready!" Click on the link below for more.
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Big Rock Weather Station Link
Click on the link to access the Big Rock Weather Station for current weather in Marinwood. |
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USFA Announces New Program to Prevent Home Injury and Death
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) announce the release of a web-based safety program focused on reducing the number of deaths and injuries ... [read more] |
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Vegetation Removal
Re: Marinwood CSD fire hazard reduction policy
With the unseasonably warm weather we have been enjoying these past few weeks, it seems that spring will be upon us early. Each spring, we keep a wa ... [read more] |
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Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste in Marin County
Marin Recycling Center operates a permanent household hazardous waste facility as a joint program with the City of San Rafael and the Marin County Waste Management Joint Powers Authority. Residents of ... [read more] |
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Blood Pressure Screening
The Marinwood Fire Department offers daily blood pressure screenings free of charge. Forms are available from the department to record and track your blood pressure.
To take advantage of this se ... [read more] |
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Santa and the Fire Department
The Jacobs Family, Tad, Melissa, Lorren, and BrookeDylan Bellows was delivered one year ago at his home by the Marinwood Fire Department.9 week old, Rachael Moore
Saturday December 7 and 8 Sant ... [read more] |
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Toys for Tots
The Marinwood Fire Department is accepting new unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program. The Toys for Tots program is run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves with help from local fire departments a ... [read more] |
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Countywide Household Battery Recycling Program
The Fire Prevention Bureau of the San Rafael Fire Department is kicking-off a Countywide Household Battery Recycling Program in August. Along with San Rafael fire stations, the Corte Madera, Kentfield ... [read more] |
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Smoke Detector Batteries
Change Your Battery Along with the International Association of Fire Chief’s and Eveready Battery, The Marinwood Fire Department would like to remind residents it’s time to change your smoke detec ... [read more] |
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Vegetation Removal
Message from the Fire Chief
www.marinwoodfire.org
An Invitation from the Marin County Open Space District and the Marinwood Fire Department
Each year, Open Space Districts and Marin’s Fire Agen ... [read more] |
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Memorial Service for Volunteer Captain Rob Paoli
Robert Antonio Paoli, dedicated, loving Father and Husband passed away suddenly while On-Duty at American Medical Response-Marin on Tuesday, Novemb ... [read more] |
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New Wildland Engine
The Marinwood Fire Department takes delivery of new engine.
The Marinwood FD took delivery of new wildland fire engine on August 16, 2006. West-Mark Fire Apparatus did the build up of the engine. ... [read more] |
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Fireman's Fund Heritage Grant Newsletter
http://www.firemansfund.com/heritagenews/March06/
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Heritage Grant
Fireman’s Fund Heritage: Marinwood Fire Chief Tells His Story
Insurance agents Jim Parrett and Joe Costamagna at Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Insurance called me recently to tell me that our fire department ... [read more] |
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Marinwood FD second mailer
The Marinwood Fire Department as you know it may cease to exist: RECAP
Our first mailer described the current fiscal state of the Marinwood Community Services District (MCSD). In 2005-06, for the th ... [read more] |
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Questions from Fire Department mailer
Frequently Asked Questions regarding fire protection in Marinwood
Q: How can we keep our fire protection and EMS at current levels?
A: While we need extra funding to balance the Marinwood Fir ... [read more] |
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Public Outreach Information
Our Fire & Emergency Medical Services Future is in your hands!
The Marinwood Fire Department as you know it may cease to exist. READ ON!
Marinwood and Upper Lucas Valley (ULV) receive the bulk o ... [read more] |
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Download Firefighter Application
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Disaster Preparedness Grant for Marinwood Community
Disaster Preparedness Grant for the Marinwood Community
The Marinwood Community Services District received a $5000 dollar grant from the County of Marin towards disaster preparedness. Board Member ... [read more] |
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2004 Assistance to Firefighter's Grant
Assistance To Firefighter’s Grant
The Marinwood Fire Department is happy to announce it received a $71,467 grant from the Federal Government under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. T ... [read more] |
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MFD Blankets
Pro Design LLC is making special order fire department blankets for the Marinwood Fire Department. Department members may order blankets by contacting Firefighter Mile Oliver. |
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Grant Awards
Disaster Preparedness Grant
The Lucas Valley Homeowner’s Association received a $5000 dollar grant from the County of Marin towards disaster preparedness. Kelby Jones, from the LVHA Disaster Com ... [read more] |
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Captain's Promotion
Dale Keithley Promoted to Captain
The Marinwood Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Dale Keithley to Captain. With his promotion, Captain Keithley will be responsible for the d ... [read more] |
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Quail Rescue
Although last week a couple of teen thugs captured the downward arrow, this time around a trio of boys improved the image of their teenage brethren. A group of firefighters from the Marinwood Fire Dep ... [read more] |
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Marinwood Fire Department Complies with new Privacy Laws
Marinwood Fire Department
Notice of Privacy Practices
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU
MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS
TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE R ... [read more] |
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The Marinwood Website: Reviewed by 1st Respond Network
Profile: Marinwood Fire Department Bruce Lukaszewicz/Senior Correspondent February, 2003 1st Responder Network Commentary on Internet Emergency Services sites and issues The Marinwood Fire Department ... [read more] |
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Fema Grant
The Marinwood Fire Department has submitted a grant to FEMA's U.S. Fire Administration's Assistance to Firefighter's Grant Program. The Marinwood Fire Department is seeking funding for the purchase a ... [read more] |
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Christmas Relays Running Race
For the ninth year in a row, Marinwood Firefighters competed in the Christmas Relays held at Lake Merced on December 15.
The Christmas Relays are an annual relay race held the week before Christm ... [read more] |
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Join the Marinwood Fire Mailing List
Stay informed! Stay involved. Join the Marinwood Fire Mailing List and help us keep the community up to date on local events and advisories.
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Marinwood Fire Department and Local Scout 84
The Marinwood Firefighter's Association has entered into a Charter Agreement with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 84. Through this agreement both groups will improve the services they provide, act as ... [read more] |
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Badging Ceremony for Four New Firefighters
On Saturday November 2nd, we celebrated the badging of four new firefighters, Matt Samson, Mike Oliver, Brian Smith, and Brandon Selvitella. The ceremony was held in conjunction with Marinwood's Annu ... [read more] |
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Department Photos
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U.S. Firefighter Fatalities in 2002
102 UNITED STATES FIREFIGHTER FATALITIES IN 2002
EMMITSBURG, MD - The United States Fire Administration (USFA) announced
today that 102 firefighters died while on-duty in the United States, in
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History of Wildland Fires
Gary W. Mullins
BLM/National Interagency Fire Center
Where do we start discussing wildland fire history-with the beginning of the Earth, with the first hominoid use of fire, which may have occurre ... [read more] |
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The History of Calling 911
How does someone summon firefighters to battle a blaze? They locate a phone and dial 911, but it wasn’t always possible to do this.
For many years someone screamed “Fire!� and bystanders re ... [read more] |
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The History Behind Fire Prevention Week
The history of National Fire Prevention Week has its roots in the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on October 9, 1871. This tragic conflagration killed 300 people, left 100,000 homeless, and destroy ... [read more] |
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The History of Volunteer Firefighting
Volunteer fire departments have been around for a long time. Where did they originate and who started them?
The man who established the first volunteer fire department also invented bifocals, wro ... [read more] |
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Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Team (SF SAR Team)
With the lessons learned from previous floods in the County of Marin, and what had happened in other counties with levee systems, it was decided to add a water rescue element to the Marin County Urban ... [read more] |
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Marin County Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR Team)
The Marin County Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team is comprised of a forty-eight member staff, all of whom are trained at least to the Rescue Systems One Level. The team is considered a "multi-hazar ... [read more] |
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Skywalker Fire Department
The Skywalker Ranch Fire Brigade was officially organized July 15, 1985 to protect Skywalker Ranch in Marin County. Skywalker Ranch is a film and television facility owned by filmmaker George Lucas ... [read more] |
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Tiburon Fire District
The Tiburon Fire Protection District is a combination department with 20 career safety employees, one clerical and one finance officer, 18 volunteer firefighters, and three reserve firefighters. The d ... [read more] |
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Southern Marin Fire District
The Southern Marin Fire District is an independent special district established by the Marin County Board of Supervisors in July of 1999. The District was formed by the merger of the Alto-Richardson F ... [read more] |
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Sausalito Fire Department
Sausalito is located on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge and is the southernmost city in the county of Marin. The city has experienced a history of changes as it has grown throughout the years ... [read more] |
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Marin County Fire Department
The Marin County Fire Department has provided Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the citizens of Marin since 1965 when a Cadillac ambulance was placed in service at the Point Reyes Station.
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San Rafael Fire Department
San Rafael Fire Department is an organization with 90 professionals trained in specialties including emergency medical care, firefighting, hazardous materials and emergency preparedness. A philosophy ... [read more] |
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Ross Valley Fire
Helping to Protect the Community
The Ross Valley Fire Department has done, and is continuing to do, many things to help prevent such a tragedy from happening. Throughout Marin County and across th ... [read more] |
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Novato Fire Department
The Novato Fire Protection District has provided Fire, Emergency Medical and other Life Safety Services to those who reside, work and travel through Novato for the past 74 years.
As Novato has cha ... [read more] |
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Mill Valley Fire Department
Mill Valley Fire Department
P.O. Box 1029
Mill Valley CA 94942
Phone: (415) 389-4130
Email: fire@cityofmillvalley.org
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Larkspur Fire Department
Larkspur Fire Protection District proudly protects 12,014 people living in an area of 3.1 square miles. We operate out of 2 stations that protect a primarily rural area. Our department is a public dep ... [read more] |
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Kentfield Fire District
Twelve full-time professional firefighters and 20 volunteer firefighters are employed by the District. All District personnel are State certified to their classification and rank. The District’s dai ... [read more] |
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Corte Madera Fire Department
Town of Corte Madera: 4.0 square miles
Populace: 9,100
ISO Class 4 Town and Fire Department.
Station 13: 5600 Paradise Drive
Station 14: 342 Tamalpais Drive
The Department consists of: ... [read more] |
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Bolinas Fire Protection District
The Bolinas Fire Protection District provides fire protection, emergency medical care, and disaster management to the community of Bolinas. The size of the District is approximately ten and a half squ ... [read more] |
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Fire Crews Sent South
Marin fire crews head to site of deadly SoCal blaze
About 15 Marin firefighters and five fire engines left Friday to help battle a Riverside County wind-fanned arson fire that has burned tens of th ... [read more] |
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Stike Teams Sent Out
Fire teams sent north, east to battle blazes
Two strike teams of Marin firefighters were dispatched out of the area Wednesday as crews in the North Bay and East Bay battled blazes after the Nationa ... [read more] |
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San Rafael Brush Fire
Brush fire scorches two acres in San Rafael
A two-acre brush fire in an industrial area of San Rafael was quickly contained Wednesday as officials - citing high fire danger - kept a vigilant watc ... [read more] |
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Marin IJ Editorial
New fire contract should fuel merger
THE NEW CONTRACT extending a seamless mutual aid agreement between San Rafael and the Marinwood Community Services District should be the foundation for merging ... [read more] |
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Alcatraz Swim
Alcatraz to S.F. no problem for Marin youth
Tad Whitaker, Marin IJ
SAN FRANCISCO - Nine-year-old Kyle Roach of Marinwood on Friday apparently became the youngest person to swim without a wet suit ... [read more] |
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San Rafael and Marinwood Contract
San Rafael council approves fire contract with Marinwood
The San Rafael City Council voted Monday night to approve a three-year agreement that will preserve joint fire service with the Marinwood Fi ... [read more] |
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Silviera Property
A Silveira Ranch family member blasted county planners yesterday, saying her father feels "betrayed" because a draft plan does not allow sufficient development on his property."Enough is enough - we'v ... [read more] |
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Cedar Fire Tragedy
At 12:30 Wednesday, October 29, 2003, a Novato Fire District crew operating engine 6162 on the Cedar fire in San Diego County near Wynola, north of Julian, was overrun by fire.
This event resulte ... [read more] |
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3 firefighters treated at hillside blaze
Two firefighters working in scorching conditions suffered dehydration and a third suffered a knee injury after a three-alarm fire yesterday in San Rafael charred four acres and jammed traffic.
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8 Oregon firefighters killed in fiery wreck
VALE, ORE. -- A van full of firefighters on their way home from a wildfire collided with a tractor-trailer and exploded in flames Sunday, killing all eight inside and injuring the two people in the tr ... [read more] |
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Foster City Fire Captain's Death
It is with great sorrow, that the Foster City Firefighter's Association announces that Foster City Fire Captain Dan Nightingale was fatally injured in a tragic vehicle accident on the morning of July ... [read more] |
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Escalator fire causes problems at Macy's
An escalator fire last night at Macy's in the Mall at Northgate in Terra Linda left firefighters scrambling to turn off sprinklers to prevent water damage to merchandise.
San Rafael firefighters we ... [read more] |
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Marinwood Fire on Big Rock Ridge
A red-tailed hawk that became entangled in power lines sparked a six- to eight-acre wildfire yesterday atop Big Rock Ridge in upper Lucas Valley, authorities said.
The fire, reported at 1:15 p.m., ... [read more] |
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Fire Officials Urge Extra Caution
Fire Officials Urge Extra Caution May 26, 2003
By Jennifer Upshaw, IJ reporter
Prolonged wet weather followed by hot, dry days have prompted fire officials to issue warnings to be cautious a ... [read more] |
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Memphis Firefighters Die After Being Trapped In Inferno
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Two Memphis firefighters were killed in a fire in a discount store overnight. Fire Department officials say Trent Kirk and Charles Zachary died from injuries suffered Sunday night at ... [read more] |
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County rehearses for terror attack May 13, 2003
The call came over police radio at about 1:30 p.m. yesterday- an explosion at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael.
"We've got a shelter in place at the Civic Center," the police chatter screeched ... [read more] |
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Fire Hazard: Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately un ... [read more] |
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5-Alarm Novato Fire Causes $350,000 in Damage
A five-alarm fire early this morning in Novato's Old Town business district caused at least $350,000 structural damage to four businesses along Grant Avenue, fire officials said.
Forrest Craig, Di ... [read more] |
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Marin has plans if SARS breaks out
County health experts say Marin is prepared to cope with the super-pneumonia called SARS should an outbreak strike here.
To date, the World Health Organization has reported 229 deaths from severe a ... [read more] |
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Get Ready for the Marinwood Pancake Breakfast
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Longtime dairy rancher Silveira dies
Lifelong resident was co-owner of Marinwood ranch
Longtime dairy rancher Joseph F. Silveira of Novato died Thursday at a San Rafael convalescent home after a 13-month battle with a bone marrow dis ... [read more] |
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Emergency agencies to begin new radio system (MERA)
Tiburon antenna dispute won't hold up operation, board says
The county's long overdue, $21.5 million public safety radio system will begin operating without a southern Marin antenna.
The Marin E ... [read more] |
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Caltrans begins razing buildings in San Rafael
Now you see it, now you don't.
Motorists traveling along San Rafael's Lincoln Avenue this past week saw a home one minute, a vacant lot the next as the California Department of Transportation began ... [read more] |
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San Rafael rejects St. Vincent plan
City shifts land issue to county
In a series of maneuvers aimed at distancing itself from the proposed annexation and development of land owned by the St. Vincent's School for Boys, the San Rafael ... [read more] |
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$400,000 in damage caused by huge San Rafael fire
San Rafael - -- A two-alarm fire destroyed a mobile home and an S-U-V and caused major damage to a house in San Rafael.
Officials say yesterday's spectacular blaze did $400,000 in damage before it ... [read more] |
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Longtime San Rafael Fire Chief to step down
San Rafael Fire Chief Robert Marcucci will hang up his turnout gear for good early next year, leaving behind a love affair with firefighting but looking forward to continuing public service.
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MERA Response to Marinscope Article
RE: "North of the Bay #236" - New Year's Political Resolutions - Resolve the Dispute
Between MERA and the Town of Tiburon
Dick Spotswood
Marinscope Papers
2400 Bridgeway, Suite 290
Sausalito, C ... [read more] |
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City mourns firefighter
BY ALISON SOLTAU
Special to The Examiner
Melinda "Mindy" Ohler, the first woman with the San Francisco Fire Department to die in the line of duty, was remembered Thursday as a brave firefighter an ... [read more] |
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San Rafael might drop plan to annex St. Vincents property
San Rafael city staff has recommended that the City Council consider dumping its plan to annex the 836-acre parcel of land owned by St. Vincent's School, threatening the future of a proposal to build ... [read more] |
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Development foes win a battle in war over tranquil Marin sites
SAN RAFAEL -- For many a commuter stuck in unrelenting traffic on Highway 101, it provides some relief from the eyestrain of urbanization: An ample swath of open land, studded with huge eucalyptus tre ... [read more] |
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2 firefighters injured in Foster City condo blaze
A three-alarm fire struck a condominium complex in Foster City on Sunday, severely damaging two homes and sending two firefighters to a nearby hospital, Foster City fire officials reported.
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Fire officials sound alarm on prevention
Firefighters picking through the embers of two fatal holiday fires Thursday found themselves repeating an all-too-familiar message: Get smoke detectors. And make sure they work.
The batteries were ... [read more] |
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Four killed, 18 injured in San Bernardino hotel fire
A residential hotel with a history of fires and safety violations erupted in flames before dawn Saturday, killing four people and injuring 18 others as firefighters pulled dozens to safety.
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St. Vincents Plans Could Be On Hold
By Richard Halstead
Recent developments could spell double trouble for Shapell Industries' controversial plan to develop the 836-acre site owned by the St. Vincent's School for Boys between Highwa ... [read more] |
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San Rafael Gives Nod to Promenade
Bicycle and walking paths connecting east and west Terra Linda are closer to reality this week after the San Rafael City Council approved the master plans, but there is no money to pay for the project ... [read more] |
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Death of a community - Homes await wrecking ball for Highway 101 widening
By Michael Howerton
IJ reporter
The east side of San Rafael's Brookdale Avenue is a ghost town in the making. It will soon be a street-side of vacant, boarded-up houses. But it won't stay that way ... [read more] |
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Novato Charter School to Open in Fall
By Jane Futcher
Marin Idependent Journal
A new charter school is slated to open in Novato next fall despite a state audit blasting California school districts and boards for issuing charters witho ... [read more] |
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Marinwood plan to cut traffic could become permanent
By John Nickerson
Marin Independent Journal
An experiment that restricted Miller Creek Road to one lane has so dramatically reduced the amount of highway overflow traffic through Marinwood that co ... [read more] |
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Fire damages house in Kent Woodlands
A two-alarm fire deep in the hills destroyed portions of a Kent Woodlands home yesterday, but the flames were kept in check before they could spread to dry grass nearby. No one was hurt in the inciden ... [read more] |
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Close call for homes in San Rafael wildfire
A three-alarm wildfire broke out in the dense brush around China Camp State Park yesterday afternoon, menacing homes in San Rafael's Glenwood neighborhood and prompting a massive fire response from th ... [read more] |
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County to get fire protection funds from U.S.
By Mark Prado, IJ reporter
Local agencies and communities applied for grants
Fire protection projects for four Marin communities costing $145,000 will be funded by the National Park Service, off ... [read more] |
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Fire engine crash kills 3 California firefighters
A fire engine battling a blaze in northern California's Klamath National Forest rolled off a winding road and plunged 800 feet into a ravine Sunday, killing three firefighters and injuring two others, ... [read more] |
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Firefighter dies in Bond Hill flashover blaze
Cincinnati firefighters were in mourning Friday when, for the first time in more than 22 years, one of their brethren was killed in the line of duty.
Oscar Armstrong III, 25, lost his life in a bu ... [read more] |
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Street Named For World Trade Center Firefighter
In a scene that could have been out of small-town America, firefighters, politicians and Maspeth residents gathered on a frigid street corner Friday to rename a street for a firefighter who died on Se ... [read more] |
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Childrens Center raises $500 for Toys for Tots
The Mary Silveira Children's Center bake sale raised more than $500 last week. With the funds and contributions from Toys R Us, the center purchased toys for the Toys for Tots program.
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Wildfire Prevention and Information
Wildfires…
Things to know about preparing yourself and your property.
Before wildfire threatens
Design and landscape your home with wildfire safety in mind. Select materials and plants that ... [read more] |
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Vegetation Management
Message from the Fire Chief
www.marinwoodfire.org
An Invitation from the Marin County Open Space District and the Marinwood Fire Department
Each year, the Marin County Open Space District and Mar ... [read more] |
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Swim Safety
Swim Safety
Always swim in a supervised area with a buddy
Don't walk, play or go into storm drains
Watch out for the dangerous too's: too cold, too tired, too much sun, too much strenuous activity ... [read more] |
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Reduce Fire Deaths of Infants and Toddlers
The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced a campaign to raise awareness about the increased risk of fire death for young children, and to teach parents ... [read more] |
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Supporting Young Children During War and Conflict
As we watch the conflict in Iraq, it is important to remember that young children may be especially affected by war. Families and others who care for young children need to provide comfort, reassuran ... [read more] |
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Emergency Websites
EMERGENCY/DISASTER WEBSITES
General
Marin County Office of Emergency Services
Governor’s Office Of Emergency Services
Federal Emergency Management Agency
American Red Cross
CBS ... [read more] |
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Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2003
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Every year, fires needlessly take lives and destroy homes, natural habitats, and livelihoods. This year, as we observe Fire Prevent ... [read more] |
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Fire Safety in the Workplace
Fire safety in the workplace includes addressing the following:
Building Exits
Fire Extinguishers
Evacuation Planning
Preventing Fires
Building Exits - The workplace should have two means ... [read more] |
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Fire Exit Drills In The Home
E.D.I.T.H. - Exit Drills In The Home
Unlike Hollywood and television, real fire is dark - the smoke is thick and black; you can't see through it and the toxic gases in the smoke can be disorienting ... [read more] |
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Christmas Safety Tips
Christmas Tree Safety
Consider an artificial tree (they are much safer and cleaner).
A real tree should not lose green needles when you tap it on the ground.
Cut 1 inch off the trunk to help ... [read more] |
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Disaster Supplies
Disaster Supplies Kit
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. A highway spill or hazardous material could mean evacuation. A winter ... [read more] |
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GENERAL FIRE SAFETY
Make sure all family members know what to do in the event of a fire. Draw a floor plan with at least two ways of escaping every room. Make a drawing for each floor. Dimensions do not need to be correc ... [read more] |
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When to Call 911
Every year, our fire dispatchers answer over 5,000 calls for assistance. Most of these calls are responded to in less than 5 minutes by firefighters.
Here are some ways you can help the fire depar ... [read more] |
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Kitchen Safety - What Everyone Should Know
Marinwood Fire Department
K I T C H E N S A F E T Y
Avoid cooking when you have taken
medicine that makes you drowsy. Do not cook and drink alcohol at the same time.
Unattended cooking is the n ... [read more] |
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Protecting Your Home From Fire
Maintain a Survivable Space - "Things you can do today"Clean roof surfaces and gutters of pine needs, leaves, branches, etc., regularly to avoid accumulation of flammable materials.Remove portions of ... [read more] |
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Preparing for a Power Outage at Home
Conserve where you can. Cutting your energy consumption will reduce the overall statewide demand for electricity. Know your rotating outage block number, located in the lower left-hand portion of your ... [read more] |
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Turning Your Gas Off
Turning Off Your Gas: Knowing the location of your main shutoff valve will help you turn off the gas supply to your entire home quickly, if that's ever needed. In general, you don't need to shut off a ... [read more] |
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Call Before You Dig! 1-800-227-2600
1-800-227-2600
Underground Service Alert (USA) is a free service for homeowners, excavators and professional contractors who are digging, blasting, trenching, drilling, grading, or excavating. USA ... [read more] |
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Telephone Hotlines
California Poison Control
1-800-876-4766
National Hopeline Network
1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-784-2433
SAN RAFAEL - Suicide Prevention
Community Counseling Services of Marin: (415) 499-1100
Grief ... [read more] |
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Earthquake Planners
School Planner
Individual, Family, Home and Community Planner
Apartment/Mobile Home Planner
Earthquake Preparedness for People with Disabilities
School Planner
Schools, day care centers and col ... [read more] |
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