Day 2 with the Marin County Fire Department Wildland Academy and SMFD Engine 607 crew worked with the Marin County Fire’s season firefighters on prescribed burns.🔥 These controlled burns not only help keep firefighters on top of their game with attack but it’s also helping to reduce the spread of a natural vegetation fire by creating a fuel break buffer. Check out the video! | Southern Marin Fire District

Marin County Fire deployed 3 Strike Teams earlier this week in response to a #MutualAid request from our friends in Ventura County. Our heart goes out to those impacted by the #MountainFire. As of now, just over 60 Marin County Firefighters have answered the call. • Strike Team 9150c: 5 type-3 Engines & 2 Leaders • Strike Team 9151G: 2 type-1 Hand Crews & 2 Leaders • Rainbow Strike Team 9152L: 1 Marin Co Fire Dozer paired with 1 @CalFireLNU Dozer. The #MountainFire is a stark reminder that wildf

Last week, Southern Marin Fire District’s Deputy Chief Barnes taught Incident Management of the Firefighter Emergency to all Marin County Fire Agency Battalion Chiefs. The course covered a historical review of two specific MAYDAYs such as the Boyd Street Fire in Los Angeles and the Courtland Incident in Fresno. Captain Aguirre from the Los Angeles Fire Department presented his emergency at the Boyd Street and discussed how his significant burns altered his life forever. Battalion Chief Driscol a

No, this isn’t Middle-earth—it’s California! Trojan Point in Marin County, California has stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, making you feel like you’re in a fantasy world. 🌊 📷 @aroundbayarea on IG | Visit California