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Back-to-School Wildfire Preparedness

06 August 2026

What Every Parent Should Know Before Fire Season

For many families, the start of a new school year means updating schedules, buying supplies, and meeting teachers. Here in Marin County, it also coincides with the height of fire season and is an excellent time to prepare your household for wildfire. 

If a wildfire threatens your community during school hours, your child may not be with you. Knowing how your school plans for emergencies (and having a family plan in place) can reduce confusion and help everyone stay safe.

Marin schools coordinate with local fire agencies, law enforcement, and emergency managers to develop plans that prioritize student safety. Understanding those plans before an emergency occurs can provide peace of mind and help parents make informed decisions during a stressful event.

 

NEW Fire Prevention Fees January 01, 2026

17 November 2025

Public Notice: Updated Fire Prevention Fee Schedule

The Central Marin Fire Authority has adopted an updated Fire Prevention Fee Schedule following a comprehensive review of service costs and program needs. The revised fees ensure continued support for essential fire prevention services, including plan review, permits, and inspections.

Ember Stomp 2025 - Evacuate to Ember Stomp!

14 August 2025

Ember Stomp 2025 & Central Marin Evacuation Drill – Saturday, September 6

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6, 2025—Central Marin Fire Department invites all residents of Larkspur, Corte Madera, and the surrounding communities we serve to take part in two important events in one day:

About CMFD

Central Fire Department is a consolidated department with the mission of protecting lives, property and the environments of Corte Madera and Larkspur, California through education, prevention and community service while working together in a professional and caring manner that is fair, honest respectful and ethical. Our Fire Department continues a tradition of fire protection in our communities dating back more than 100 years. 

Central Marin Fire Chief Scott Shurtz

Fire Chief Ruben Martin

Thank you for visiting the home of Marin's newest consolidated Fire Department, serving the communities of Larkspur, Corte Madera, and incorporated Greenbrae.  We appreciate your patience as we continue to add content and functionality to our website.  The men and women of the Central Marin Fire Department are committed to providing high quality services to our residents and guests with compassion and professionalism.  Please feel free to reach out to me directly with any feedback regarding your experience with our members.  We are always interested in learning how we can improve, and of course we also love to hear when we have exceeded your expectations.

Fire Chief Ruben Martin
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Phone: (415) 927-5077

Defensible Space

Your home's first line of defense against an approaching wildfire. Defensible Space is required by law fro all residents of Larkspur, Corte Madera, and Greenbrae's Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas. Semi-annual Defensible Space and Home Hardening Evaluations are conducted to help residents understand and mitigates their home's vulnerabilities, and comply with the law.

Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Program

Central Marin Fire Department, along with The City of Larkspur and Town of Corte Madera and other Marin fire agencies, participate in the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA). 

With funding provided by MWPA and Marin Tax Measure C (2020), Central Marin Fire Department manages a comprehensive wildfire hazard mitigation program, including defensible space inspections and home-hardening evaluations, roadside and evacuation route vegetation management, hazard tree removals, resintial chipper programs, and other services to reduce wildfire hazards and manage community risk.

2020 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Update

Cntral Mairn Fire Department and Fire Safe Marin are pleased to announce the countywide adoption of the updated 2020 Marin County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. This document builds on the 2016 CWPP and represents more than a decade of work by a diverse group of community stakeholders, fire officials, and wildfire science experts to produce a countywide approach to addressing wildfire risk and hazard, and provides a framework for current and future mitigation efforts.

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Central Marin Fire Department strives to serve the public with friendliness and efficiency.  Please contact us with questions or requests for assistance.