
Fire Department
Fire services are provided in Fairfax by the Ross Valley Fire Department (RVFD), under a joint powers agreement (JPA). The JPA is governed by a Board of Directors consistingof eight (8) Directors, two from each member agency: Fairfax, San Anselmo, Ross, and Sleepy Hollow. An Executive Officer’s position rotates between the Town Managers of each of the towns. The percentage shares for member contributions to RVFD are: Fairfax 23.95%, San Anselmo 41.68%, Ross 21.21% and Sleepy Hollow 13.6%. For more information on the Town’s contribution to RVFD (see pg. 35 of the Town Budget).
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Schedule of Chipper Days - clear your brush, drop off or have it picked up!
Be prepared with tips from PG&E and Firesafe Marin
The Town, in conjunction, with FIRESafe MARIN and the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) has prepared evacuation maps for Fairfax neighborhoods.
Click here for a list of our Firewise neighborhoods and who to contact in your neighborhood.