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WILDFIRE RISK
HOME EVALUATION
PROGRAM

Defensible Space & Home Hardening

Wildfire Risk Report

Enter your address below and press submit.
Then you will enter your access code to view your defensible space report or learn how to request an evaluation

*Reports may take up to 24 hours from time of evaluation before they are available.
San Rafael Zone
Southern Marin Zone
Central Marin Zone
Novato Zone
West Marin Zone

The City of San Rafael and Marinwood Community Services District are supported by seasonal and full-time Defensible Space Inspectors. In most cases, inspectors visit properties every other year based on location. Property inspections may be available by request. Please contact [email protected] or 415-485-3054 with questions or for assistance accessing reports for existing inspections.

Southern Marin communities (including Sausalito, Tam Valley, Homestead Valley, Mill Valley, Strawberry, and Alto) are supported by full-time Defensible Space Inspectors. In most cases, inspectors visit properties every other year based on location. Property inspections may be available by request. Please contact [email protected] or 415-275-1185 with questions or for assistance accessing reports for existing inspections.

Central Marin and Ross Valley communities (including Corte Madera, Larkspur, Kentfield, Ross, San Anselmo, Sleepy Hollow, and Fairfax) are supported by teams of seasonal Defensible Space Inspectors. In most cases, inspectors visit properties every other year based on location. Property inspections are typically NOT available by request. Please contact [email protected] or 415-275-1185 with questions or for assistance accessing reports for existing inspections.

Novato Fire Protection District is supported by full-time Wildfire Mitigation Specialists (WMS). All Novato's WMS are certified through the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which means they have completed NFPA training and are tested to the NPFA standard, providing for better consistency of the assessments. Defensible Space assessments are offered year-round by appointment, and are fre. Our WMS establish solid working relationships with residents year after year which helps support good communication and future follow through. They are also very involved in connecting residents to all our available resources.

After a full assessment, grant money for vegetation management and home hardening may be available. Please visit [email protected] or call 415-878-2622 with questions requesting assistance, accessing existing reports, or for making an appointment for a full assessment.

West Marin communities (including the San Geronimo Valley, Marin City, Throckmorton Ridge, Muir Beach, Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Inverness, Point Reyes, Marshall, Tomales, Nicasio, Hicks Valley and parts of unincorporated San Rafael) are supported by teams of seasonal Defensible Space Inspectors. In most cases, inspectors visit properties every other year based on location. Property inspections are typically NOT available by request. Please contact [email protected] or 415-275-1185 with questions or for assistance accessing reports for existing inspections.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why are Wildfire Risk Home Evaluations so important?

60-90% of homes are lost from tiny embers that ignite combustible materials around the home or materials used in the construction of the home itself. By educating residents on their defensible space responsibilities and identifying what they can improve this makes them and their neighbors safer.

How is MWPA supporting these evaluations?
Given the importance to residents safety and protection of their property, supporting evaluations is a core objective for MWPA. The MWPA works with the local fire departments to help fund the evaluation teams. The MWPA’s role is education and support. Any enforcement of state or local regulations is the sole jurisdiction of your fire agency.

How do I access my Wildfire Risk Report?
Please enter your address at the top of this page and then enter your secure access code. If you lost your code the site will give you a contact form to request it from your local fire department.

Additional questions or need help?
Please contact your local fire agency at the number or email below.
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Marin County Fire Department
West Marin (Woodacre, San Geronimo, Forest Knolls, Lagunitas, Nicasio, Olema, Point Reyes, Tomales, Inverness Park); Santa Venetia; Marin City; Throckmorton Ridge/Muir Woods Park
415-275-1185
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Ross Valley Fire Department
Fairfax, San Anselmo, Sleepy Hollow, Ross
415-275-1185
Kentfield fire protection
Kentfield Fire Protection District
Kentfield, Unincorporated Greenbrae
415-275-1185
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Central Marin Fire Department
Larkspur, Corte Madera, Incorporated Greenbrae (Larkspur)
415-275-1185
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Inverness Public Utility District
Inverness
415-275-1185
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Stinson Beach Fire Protection District
Stinson Beach
415-275-1185
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San Rafael Fire Department
San Rafael
415-485-3054
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Novato Fire Protection District
Novato
415-878-2622
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Southern Marin Fire Protection District
Strawberry, Alto/Tiburon, Sausalito, Tamalpais Valley, Homestead Valley
415-275-1185
mill valley
Mill Valley Fire Department
Mill Valley
415-275-1185
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Marinwood Fire Department
Marinwood
415-485-3054
Muir beach community
Muir Beach Community Servcies District
Muir Beach
415-275-1185
Bolinass Fire District
Bolinas Fire Department
(415) 275-1185
Marin County Fire Department
West Marin (Woodacre, San Geronimo, Forest Knolls, Lagunitas, Nicasio, Olema, Point Reyes, Tomales, Inverness Park); Santa Venetia; Marin City; Throckmorton Ridge/Muir Woods Park
415-275-1185
[email protected]
Ross Valley Fire Department
Fairfax, San Anselmo, Sleepy Hollow, Ross
415-275-1185
[email protected]
Kentfield Fire Protection District
Kentfield, Unincorporated Greenbrae
415-275-1185
[email protected]
Central Marin Fire Department
Larkspur, Corte Madera, Incorporated Greenbrae (Larkspur)
415-275-1185
[email protected]
Inverness Public Utility District
Inverness
415-275-1185
[email protected]
Bolinas Fire Protection District
Bolinas, Dogtown
415-275-1185
[email protected]
Stinson Beach Fire Protection District
Stinson Beach
415-275-1185
[email protected]
San Rafael Fire Department
San Rafael
415-485-3054
[email protected]
Novato Fire Protection District
Novato
415-878-2622
[email protected]
Southern Marin Fire Protection District
Strawberry, Alto/Tiburon, Sausalito, Tamalpais Valley, Homestead Valley
415-388-8182
[email protected]
Mill Valley Fire Department
Mill Valley
415-388-8182
[email protected]
Marinwood Fire Department
Marinwood
415-485-3054
[email protected]
Muir Beach Community Servcies District
Muir Beach
415-275-1185
[email protected]