Posts Tagged ‘Southern Marin Fire Protection District’
Southern Marin Fire Protection District Welcomes New Fire Chief Heather Marques
Heather Marques was appointed Fire Chief of the Southern Marin Fire Protection District in September 2026, bringing extensive experience in fire service leadership, emergency medical services, and public safety. Prior to joining Southern Marin Fire District, Chief Marques served as Division Chief of Medical Services with the Alameda County Fire Department, where she helped lead…
Read MoreSouthern Marin Fire Protection District Announces Heather Marques as New Fire Chief
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather L. Marques, M.A., as Fire Chief, effective October 12, 2026. Chief Marques brings approximately two decades of Bay Area fire-service experience spanning fire suppression, emergency medical services, special operations, incident management, training, homeland security, employee health and wellness,…
Read MoreSouthern Marin Flood and Storm Preparation Takes Shape
Officials have stepped up preparations for the coming months of king tides and potential El Niño-fueled storms in southern Marin. Steven Torrence, director of the county Office of Emergency Management, was among a team of public safety officials who briefed the Mill Valley City Council on Monday. The preparation efforts include better agency coordination; evacuation…
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