ABOUT THE SAN RAFAEL FIRE DEPARTMENT

Celebrating 150 Years of Service

From 1874, our department has provided safe, reliable, and consistent service the community of San Rafael. With humble beginnings as a 45-person volunteer fire department with a hand pulled hose cart, our department now boasts 7 stations with state of the art equipment and modern facilities. We are proud to serve San Rafael, and proactively maintain strong relationships with our community.

Apparatus

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  • E-51, E-52, and E-57 are Pierce Enforcer Type 1 engines.

    E-55 and E-56 are KME Predator Type-1 Engines.

  • E-654: 2008 HME 4-wheel drive, 500 GPM.

  • E-751

  • T-54: 2015 Pierce 105’ Aerial Ladder Truck

  • Our fire boat docked in San Rafael for use in SF Bay emergencies.

  • M-52, M-55, M-56 and M-57.

San Rafael Fire is equipped with state of the art equipment, including:

Stations

San Rafael has invested significant resources into modernizing our fire stations. Most stations are brand new within the last five years.

We invite prospective candidates to schedule a time to meet with firefighters and tour the stations!

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    Station 51

    Station 51 serves the downtown district of San Rafael. The station consists of Engine 51 and temporarily houses Medic 52. Station 51 is also the home station for the on duty Battalion Chief. Additionally, Station 51 is the headquarters to Fire Chief Darin White (Chief 50), Deputy Chiefs Abraham Roman (Chief 51) and Robert Sinnott (Chief 52), fire administration staff and fire prevention personnel.

    Address: 1375 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

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    Station 52

    Station 52 serves the outer downtown area & also responds to Dominican College. The Station houses Engine 52 and temporarily houses Truck 54, which cross staffs Engine 652, our type 3 apparatus. Station 52 normally houses Medic 52 which is temporarily at Station 51 during Station 54’s remodel.

    Address: 52 Union St, San Rafael, CA 94901

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    Station 54

    Station 54 is responsible for “The Canal” district which consists of multiple low rise apartments and multiple businesses in San Rafael. Station 54 is currently being remodeled and is under construction. The station is normally home to Truck 54 & Engine 652, which are temporarily at Station 52.

    Address: 46 Castro Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

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    Station 55

    Station 55 responds to a highly populated residential district, parts of China Camp State Park, and multiple harbors. Station 55 is currently being remodeled while still an active fire station. Engine 55 is stationed here and personnel cross staff Medic 55.

    Address: 955 Point San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901

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    Station 56

    Station 56 responds to The Terra Linda Community. The district consists of the Northgate Mall, Kaiser Hospital, local schools and independent living facilities. Engine 56 is the primary apparatus and personnel cross staff Medic 56.

    Address: 650 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903

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    Station 57

    Station 57 is responsible for the Santa Venetia district which includes multiple retirement homes and skilled nursing facilities. Engine 57 and Medic 57 serve the district. Additionally, Engine 57 crews cross staff Engine 751 which is a type 6 apparatus.

    Address: 3530 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903

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