Public Education Resources
Preparedness Links:
Tiburon Fire and the Marin County Office of Emergency Management strongly encourage all residents of Marin County to sign up for AlertMarin
https://emergency.marincounty.gov/sign-alertmarin
Tiburon Fire Preparedness Info
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Office of Emergency Management - Public Emergency Portal - https://emergency.marincounty.gov/
Marin public information map * Sign up for AlertMarin * See the latest alerts * Find emergency sandbags * Significant advisories and warnings * Road closures * Emergency Shelters * Impacts to County services * Evacuation status meanings *
Flooding:
https://readymarin.marincounty.gov/plan-prepare/prepare-specific-hazards/flooding
Make a Plan:
https://readymarin.marincounty.gov/plan-prepare/make-plan
Gathering Supplies:
https://readymarin.marincounty.gov/plan-prepare/gather-supplies
Resources:
https://readymarin.marincounty.gov/resources
Wildfire preparedness on the peninsula
Current Operational Readiness:
Even when battling fires all over the state, the Tiburon Fire Protection District, along with our partnering agencies, remain fully staffed locally and are prepared to address calls for service. We hope the following will address some of the most commonly asked questions.
Water Supply/ Hydrants:
Following the Loma Prieta earthquake (1989) and the Oakland Hills fire (1991) a coalition of representatives from County, Cities, Towns and Districts convened to make immediate recommendations which resulted in two hallmark programs, Fire Flow Master Plan and Fire Flow Improvement Plan, have been stewarded by Marin Water District, supported by a voter approved initiative in 1996, and renewed in 2012. Funds are used to ensure the integrity of the water transmission system following an earthquake and to provide adequate fire flow to deliver large amounts in major fires. We have greatly enhanced our domestic and fire flow system throughout the county with upgraded and increased storage capacity, new larger mains, additional hydrants and pumps and backup power. Our hydrants are visited twice a year for operational readiness and routine maintenance. If you have a hydrant on your property, please feel free to clear any adjacent vegetation or debris between our visits.
Preparedness:
Personal preparedness involves registering online with AlertMarin, creating an evacuation plan, having a “go bag” containing essential supplies, medications, preparing to evacuate with pets, assisting neighbors with mobility challenges and being ready for safe evacuation if necessary.
Evacuation:
When firefighters and paramedics are responding and heading into the emergency, your local Police Department will be helping you to evacuate away from the danger. Any questions regarding evacuation planning, including zones/maps and evacuation signs, should be directed to Tiburon Police Department and City of Belvedere Police Department
Prevention Information:
Home hardening is essential to protect buildings from igniting during wildfires. By resisting ember ignition through proper vent installation, removing combustible materials and creating defensible space, sealing openings, enclosing soffits and correctly installed gutters with guards, homes can better withstand wildfires. This is why we conduct annual Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) inspections and will do a Defensible Space inspection for anyone outside the WUI that requests it in our jurisdiction. For inspection requests: Inspection Scheduling
Please take the time to learn about defensible space, home hardening and vegetation management – firesafemarin.org & Defensible Space. Also, remember to take advantage of our Chipper Days conducted annually on the second Saturday of the month, May-September, at Blackie’s Pasture. For more information: Chipper Day Events
Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Map info:
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) released an updated Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Map in 2025, identifying areas in the Tiburon Fire District’s coverage zones as Moderate Fire Hazard Zones. LRA maps help communities understand wildfire risk and informs future building and safety regulations.