Thank you Southern Marin Fire District for giving my three year old daughter the BEST 4th of July ever by meeting real heroes and getting to sit inside a fire truck!

See you there!🚒🚨 Get ready for Truckloads of Fun, a hands-on event for the whole family! Climb aboard and explore your favorite trucks, heavy machinery, and emergency vehicles while meeting the heroes who keep Mill Valley safe. #millvalley #millvalleylife #trucks

#SMFD offers a complimentary chipper service year-round, encouraging neighbors to coordinate cleanups and schedule joint pickups to maximize efficiency. smfd.org/our-district/p… 🏘️From May 15 to June 15 alone, we serviced 41 homes and properties throughout Southern Marin.

Protect your pets from heat this summer with these tips: 🐾 Always have fresh water when you’re outside 🐾 Never leave animals alone in a parked car 🐾 When temps are high, keep your pet off the hot asphalt More: Ready.gov/Animals

Will we see you tomorrow? 🗓️ Date: Monday, July 21 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Hauke Park, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 🚙 Parking: (Across from SMFD Station 7 – 1 Hamilton Drive) ⁠ 🔗 More info: tinyurl.com/4h8yf9uh

Larger than normal tidal swings will bring minor tidal flooding to the Bayshore over the next few evenings. Why? The combination of lunar perigee on July 20th and a new moon on July 24th.

It’s part ultralight, part drone, firefighters in Marin County are testing new technology that could be a game changer for first responders.

Fire fighters are getting a chance to hop in a simulator to try out this unusual craft over a virtual Marin County

🔥 Home fires kill 7 people/day—but working smoke alarms can cut the risk in half. The American Red Cross is offering FREE smoke alarm installs + fire safety info in Marin. 📞 Call (415) 721-2381 🔗 redcross.org/sound-the-alar… 📎 Please share the flyer!

A FIRE STORY: In 2017, the Tubbs Fire burned over 36,000 acres and destroyed over 5,000 structures, including Brian Fies' family home. Join the Mill Valley Library for this timely conversation on wildfires, trauma, and paths forward. millvalleylibrary.libcal.com/event/14448471

Are you ready to join a dedicated team, grow & enhance your skills, and play an integral part of our Southern Marin community? Southern Marin Fire District is hiring: smfd.org/careers

🔥🌿 Living on a hillside? Fire moves fast uphill — plan defensible space carefully: ✅ Keep 0–5 ft clear ✅ Space plants wider downhill ✅ Use stone paths & walls to break up fuel ✅ Remove ladder fuels More tips: ucanr.edu/site/uc-marin-…

🚁 Thank you to all who joined us for the Pivitol eVTOL Demo! We’re proud to be at the forefront of innovation in public safety. More about the demo at smfd.org/Home/Component… See less

Southern Marin Fire District is accepting applications for:⁠ ◾️ Entry-Level Firefighter / Paramedic⁠ ◾️ Lateral Firefighter / Paramedic⁠ ⁠ To review the informational hiring packet, benefits, and all other job openings, please visit: smfd.org/careers

🫀🔍 AED Scavenger Hunt is ON! Until August 16th: 🚨 Find unregistered AEDs around Marin 📸 Snap a photo & submit 👉 More info and #ScavengerHunt instructions → tinyurl.com/AED-scavenger-…

Share with neighbors, family, and friends in the area. Now is the perfect time to sign up for emergency alerts: emergency.marincounty.gov

Mark Your Calendars for @marinwildfire's Seasonal Curbside Pickups! 🌳🪵 Upcoming service dates include the weeks of August 25, and September 29. 🗓️ Reservations are required. 🧑‍💻 Sign up for the MWPA Chipper Program here: chipperday.com/marin

🎒🔥 Is your Go Bag ready? A well-packed go bag can save you precious time during an evacuation. ❗️Remember, everyone in your household should have their own Go Bag, including your pets. Every minute counts in an emergency. Prep now, stay safe later. readymarin.org/plan-prepare/g…

📢📢 REMINDER - Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) emergency alert systems will sound today, Saturday, August 2nd at 12 PM.⁠ Be a part of our team and share your experience by completing the "Did you hear it?" form. → bit.ly/35qGDMk