San Rafael Firefighters

The San Rafael Fire Department is proud to announce the department wide deployment of brand-new SCOTT SCBA packs, cylinders, facepieces, and RIT packs in the very near future .

This significant upgrade was made possible in large part through a regional Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), helping ensure our firefighters have access to the latest life-saving respiratory protection equipment while serving our community.

A special thank you goes out to leading the effort in facilitating the grant process and coordinating the extensive logistics required to distribute this equipment throughout Marin County. Their leadership and partnership were instrumental in making this project a reality.

Regional collaboration like this strengthens the fire service and helps ensure firefighters across Marin County are equipped with the tools they need to operate safely and effectively.

🚒 San Rafael Fire Captain Chandra and Engineer Villalobos recently attended a 3-day live fire training hosted by at the Bay Area Fire Conference.

The training focused on forcible entry, hose management, VEIS, ventilation, and RIC operations under live fire conditions.

Training Captain Alvarez also assisted as an instructor for the course.

Training in realistic fire conditions helps firefighters sharpen critical skills, improve coordination, and prepare for the demanding environments encountered on the fireground. Huge Thanks to the for continuing to host these incredible training opportunities.

Happy International Firefighters’ Day. 🚒

From the horse-drawn era to today’s modern fire service, generations of San Rafael Firefighters have answered the call, serving and protecting our community for over 150 years.

🚒 Bringing the right mindset to the job

San Rafael Firefighters had the pleasure of hosting Search Culture with Justin McWilliams.

This training goes beyond tactics—it’s about decision-making, accountability, and building a culture that supports strong, consistent performance on every call.

Thank you to and for sharing your knowledge and allowing us to host this training.

We also appreciate the surrounding agencies who attended and trained alongside us. Opportunities like this make all of us better.