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PREPARE YOURSELF

How to protect your family

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HARDEN YOUR HOME

How to protect your home against wildfires

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CREATE A FIRE SMART YARD

Use fire-resistant landscaping to prevent the spread of fire

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FIREWISE: PREPARE YOUR COMMUNITY

We have a shared responsibility

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Presenting Dr. Quarles

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Who is Dr. Steve Quarles? If you’ve spent time exploring Fire Safe Marin’s educational materials, you’ve likely heard us reference the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, or IBHS,…

Hungry Goats Reduce Wildfire Risk

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Goats Grazing on the Fireline Every summer across Marin, herds of goats and sheep move steadily across hillsides, open space, and the edges of neighborhoods. Their job is simple: eat!…

Support for the April 2026 draft Zone 0 regulations

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The following is the content from a letter written by Todd Lando, President of Fire Safe Marin, to the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. The actual letter is available…

Home Inspections Are Underway: Open Your Wildfire Risk Report and Take Action

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TL;DR Conducted by your local fire agency, Wildfire Risk Home Evaluations are happening across Marin and will continue through the summer. After your property is inspected, you’ll have access to…

Fire Safe Marin Announces New Board Members & Celebrates Years of Dedicated Service

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Fire Safe Marin is welcoming several new members to its Board of Directors while honoring four longtime leaders whose service helped shape the organization’s growth and impact across Marin County.…

Novato Fire District’s Fire Smart Demonstration Garden

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Taking a tour On a warm Friday morning in March, over 18 community members gathered at the Novato Fire District Administrative Building for a tour of the newly completed Fire…
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Updates on Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Marin’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan to be Unveiled on May 2

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Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) will begin National Wildfire Awareness Month with Marin’s Wildfire Preparedness Public Forum on Saturday, May 2. The Forum will be held at Embassy Suites, 101…
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Wildfire Preparedness Public Forum on May 2: Unveiling the new Community Wildfire Protection Plan

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May is a Hot Month On May 2, 2026, Marin's Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) will be presented to the public at the Wildfire Preparedness Public Forum. The same day…

Structure Vulnerability: What You Can Do to Reduce Wildfire Risk at Your Home

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Wildfire risk to homes is shaped not only by nearby open space, but by conditions on individual properties. Wildfire preparedness is a shared responsibility that requires coordination, a defined process,…

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