Category: Fire Safety

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) is hiring TWO Vegetation Management Specialists. This is a professional classification that performs a wide variety of responsible, project-based, complex, and analytical work. Assignments will include: Office/remote planning and environmental compliance work that requires excellent written and oral communication skills Field work implementing vegetation treatment projects including, but not … Continued

Uniformed Fire Inspectors will conduct Wildfire Defensible Space and Home Hardening Evaluations on residential properties in the Forrest and Deer Park neighborhood of Fairfax starting this week! Inspectors will confirm that you have completed vegetation maintenance required by law. They will also provide recommendations for steps that may provide additional protection from wildfires. Property owners are … Continued

The Chipper Day Program is a wildfire prevention and vegetation removal program that is paid for by MWPA and available to all Fairfax residents. Sign up to participate Visit the Chipper Program website Plug in your address to schedule a reservation

Weather Summary Rain begins again on Wednesday evening then more rain through Sunday morning with forecast to rain again Monday and Tuesday, January 2 and 3, 2023. Wind gusts will stay calm until tomorrow (Thursday morning) to Sunday morning reaching between 18 and 38 mph. Temperatures will be a low of 45 tonight and high … Continued

Weather Summary Flood Advisory (upgraded from Watch) until Tuesday at 1PM Rain returning Monday night with heavy rain forecast from Monday night through Tuesday, then rain through Friday Overnight lows warmer than in the recent cold wave Please view the latest NWS forecast for the most up to the date information. What could this mean … Continued

For many years Fire Safe Marin has sponsored “chipper days” that allow residents to dispose of flammable vegetation free of charge. Schedule an appointment To participate in the program, you MUST book a reservation no later than the Friday preceding the week of your neighborhood’s scheduled service. Reservations are given on a first come first … Continued