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A NEW HOME IN THE VALLEY

Planning for the San Geronimo Fire Station and All-Hazard Facility

Join us in shaping a new fire station equipped to host an all-hazard response facility and designed to serve San Geronimo Valley and the greater Marin County area. The current Woodacre station has served the community for over 80 years, but it no longer meets today’s emergency response needs. Stay informed and join us to build a new home at the San Geronimo Commons - one that will continue to serve our community for generations to come.

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Project Background

Marin County Fire is excited to begin work on a new fire station and headquarters at the San Geronimo Commons. This new facility will become the heart of our operations, replacing most of the functions currently based at our aging Woodacre site. It will support everything from emergency response to firefighter training and special teams like Urban Search and Rescue and Swiftwater Rescue. With about 25,000 square feet of planned space, the new station will be built to modern safety and service standards, giving our crews the tools and environment they need to serve the community now and into the future.

 

The new station will be built specifically on the Clubhouse Parcel, a 25,000 square foot defined section of the San Geronimo Commons property. The rest of the land, open space with creeks and trails, is protected under a conservation easement and will remain just that: open and public. These areas are managed by Marin County Parks.

 

We’re committed to working closely with our Parks partners and the community to ensure the new station fits naturally into its surroundings, complements recreational uses, and respects this ecologically rich setting. Just as important, the new space will support firefighter wellness, with proper decontamination protocols, inclusive living quarters, and modern facilities built to meet growing demands. It will help us recruit and retain a strong workforce, support mental health, and ensure we’re caring for the firefighters who serve our community every day, now and into the future.

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Escrow closed for property eyed as parkland and future headquarters for Fire Department.

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A section of the former golf course is eyed for a Future Fire Department Headquarters.

ENGAGEMENT TIMELINE

WINTER 2025

FORUMS FOR

EARLY VISIONING

PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD

SITE PLANNING

FALL 2026

WINTER + SPRING

SUMMER

FALL

Over the next year, we will engage the community through a structured public outreach process. This will include opportunities to learn about the project site, understand the department’s operational needs, and share input on design considerations and community priorities. Public forums and workshops will be held at key points to ensure residents can stay informed and provide meaningful feedback that will help shape the future fire headquarters.

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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

  • Logistics Warehouse

  • Fleet Maintenance

  • Training 

  • Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (USAR RTF-1)

  • OES Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Team

  • SCBA Maintenance

  • Small Motors Maintenance

  • Heavy Equipment Program

  • Pump Testing

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" This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. We’re asking the community to join us in shaping a fire headquarters that reflects our community values, supports our firefighters, and strengthens our ability to serve and protect for decades to come.”

— Chief Jason Weber, Marin County Fire Department

This new facility will serve as the operational headquarters and central hub for the department’s all-hazard response efforts. It is being designed to meet growing emergency demands, as wildfires, climate-related events, and emergency calls become increasingly frequent and severe. As our department expands, it’s time for a facility that reflects the high level of service we provide, and that our community deserves. Help us design a resilient fire headquarters that honors our mission and respects the unique environmental setting of the San Geronimo Valley.

San Geronimo Commons:

Fire Headquarters Project

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