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San Rafael fire commissioners table holiday decorations discussion; foundation readies fundraising plan

San Rafael Fire Commission · November 14, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners were briefed on Fire Foundation work, website migration and PayPal issues, and debated station holiday displays and crew gifts. A motion to table the decorations discussion was made and recorded as unanimous; foundation designees will supply a formal wish list for fundraising in 2026.

The San Rafael Fire Commission received updates on the Fire Foundation and deferred a decision on station holiday decorations after members debated scale, funding and whether to continue a tradition of giving crews gift cards.

At the start of the foundation update, Commissioner (Speaker 2) said two foundation designees, Jordan Sachs (a department medic) and firefighter Grant Cessette, are gathering the department's "wants and needs" to inform fundraising. "As of…

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