CITY SERVICES
Fire & emergency response
Fire response, rescue, emergency medical response and prevention work are connected parts of public safety.
Find the right starting point01 · THE RESPONSIBILITIES
Who does what
The San Rafael Fire Department provides local fire and emergency response services.
Fire prevention involves inspections and permit review as well as emergency readiness.
02 · THE CONNECTIONS
Where the handoff happens
Emergency response and routine prevention questions use different channels. Start with the Fire Department for nonurgent prevention or inspection questions rather than using an emergency reporting channel.
03 · THE DECISIONS
How to follow the decisions
Use the Fire Department for service and prevention questions. City Council meeting and budget information provides the starting point for broader City policy questions.
Sources & review information
Initial research pass: October 22, 2026. Content reviewed October 23, 2026. Follow the official provider for current instructions.
A resident resource from Eli Hill. Use the responsible agency’s official channels for service requests.