San Rafael outlines three‑phase plan to contract with Marinwood fire services

May 13, 2026

At its May 13 meeting the San Rafael Fire Commission reviewed a three‑phase proposal to provide funds to Marinwood, contract for Marinwood firefighting services under San Rafael management and study a longer‑term consolidation to simplify fragmented local fire authorities. The draft budget includes roughly $350,000 for an initial payment.

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San Rafael's fire leadership on May 13 presented a three‑phase approach intended to stabilize and eventually consolidate Marinwood‑area fire services, citing long‑term staffing and jurisdictional problems.

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