“Most leadership failures are character failures. And most character failures can be traced back to fear and/or pride. That is why Courage and Humility are the foundational Habits of Character.”

Thank you to Dave Anderson for instructing this week’s 3-day Becoming a Leader of…

It's been about 3 weeks since our last good rain. When it rains after a long dry stretch, roads can become surprisingly slippery as accumulated oil floats above the water. Slow down and avoid using cruise control on wet roads Saturday.

There is a low-income senior parcel tax exemption available in Marin to homeowners who meet certain criteria. You must re-apply every year before June 30th. Help spread the word to someone you know who might qualify!

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Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) emergency siren testing throughout Southern Marin will be conducted this Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12 PM.

As a reminder, don't call 911 when you hear the sirens. Use 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies only.

The Annual Mill Valley Volunteer Firefighters Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast is back for 2024! This annual fundraiser takes place Memorial Day (Monday, May 27th) from 7 am to 11 am.

Learn more by visiting smfd.org

A cold front will bring light to moderate rain from Friday night into Saturday. Most of the region sees up to 0.25' of rain while the coastal ranges see up to 0.75', especially in the North Bay Mountains and Santa Cruz Mountains. #CAwx #BayAreaWX

🔥 This Saturday is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day! Preparedness Tip: Clear lawn debris. Properly remove all debris and lawn cuttings to reduce fuel for a wildfire.

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Rider Alert, regular Golden Gate Ferry service between #Sausalito & FerryBuildingSF will resume Wednesday, May 1, 2024, after successful repairs to the Sausalito pier were completed this week. More info here: goldengate.org/golden-gate-fe…

MVPD currently assisting Southern Marin Fire District with a discarded battery that was smoking on Catalpa Ave. There is no hazard to Park School or the surrounding area. Catalpa Ave is closed between E. Blithedale Ave and Fern Ave. Will update when roadway is open.

Take caution Mariners - Please use caution due to strong winds 🌬️🌊⛵️

A note to #MarinCounty from our friends at Marin Water.

SMFD is excited to confirm the support of local Mill Valley Troop 1 for this year's Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast!👏 Please save the date for Monday, May 27th for the Annual Mill Valley Volunteer Firefighters Pancake Breakfast held at Station 6 (26 Corte Madera Ave) Mill Valley!

Join Southern Marin Fire District for an informative hour of Pet Preparedness with Marin Humane tomorrow, April 30th at 2:30 PM at Mill Valley Recreation Center.

In-person attendance is highly encouraged. Zoom link available too.

RSVP Today: bit.ly/petprep24

Congrats to Southern Marin Fire District for taking home 🥇 Place in the Fire Division at Never Forget Relay Relay 2024 in Aptos! This is the second year in a row our team placed 1st on the podium. So well done!👏🥳👏

Today’s memorial relay event honors all fallen heroes of our…

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Dial 9-1-1 in case of emergency or in need of an emergency vehicle assistance. #SouthernMarinFire

Thank you Old Mill Elementary for interviewing our firefighters for your career project! We hope you learned a lot about what it takes to become a firefighter, how we fight fires, and skills to focus on tasks at hand. Wishing you the best success future firefighters! 🥳👏

This week at the 2024 Fire District Association of California (FDAC) Conference Southern Marin Fire District's Fire Chief, Chris Tubbs, spoke on the 2024 Challenge and Beyond: Recruitment and Retention panel presenting DEI and SMFD's Recruit and Hiring Strategic Initiative 👏👏

Weekly Apparatus Safety Check✅

Over at Southern Marin Fire District’s Station 7 crews are making sure the engine is working properly and it it has oil. Check it out! #SouthernMarinFire

On Wednesday, May 1, City of Mill Valley staff will conduct a drill testing new emergency evacuation traffic patterns. Residents should experience minimal disruption as the drill will occur between the hours of 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM.

At the same time, inbound East Blithedale Avenue traffic will detour onto Ashford Avenue to Lomita Drive and back to East Blithedale Avenue. We appreciate your support in the city’s ongoing preparation efforts and thank you for your patience in advance.