Preliminary Rendering of the New Fire Station

 
 

Building the Future of Stinson Beach Fire Safety

Since its establishment in 1949, the Stinson Beach Fire Station has been at the heart of our community, providing essential emergency services. Originally, our volunteer firefighters lived locally and responded to emergencies from their homes, retrieving gear and vehicles at the station. However, due to growing emergency needs, a shortage of local housing, and increasing visitation, our District’s emergency response has had to evolve to a professional staffing model.

While our district continues to rely on dedicated volunteers, we must transition to a more flexible model, one that allows us to scale our response based on seasonal demands and environmental disasters. As our community and environment continue to change, so do the challenges we face. Now is the time to build a fire station that will support this new model and serve us for the next 100 years.

Why a New Fire Station?

Our current fire station has served us well, but it was built for a different time, with different needs. The time has come to expand and prepare for the future. Today, we must address:

  • Seismic Safety & Modernization

The existing building is not up to current seismic safety standards, posing risks in the event of a major earthquake.

  • Firefighter & Community Safety 

A modernized station will provide facilities for our dedicated first responders that can accommodate 24 hour shifts, ensuring their health, safety, and readiness. All of this is needed to retain and attract top of the line professionally staffed firefighters and emergency responders.

  • Climate Resilience

With growing wildfire threats and changing climate conditions, we need a facility designed to support fast and effective emergency response. Additionally, our current station sits on the edge of an eroding creek bed, making us vulnerable to flooding and destruction of our access in and out of the engine bay. 

  • Changing Community & Visitor Demand

Stinson Beach has seen an increase in visitors and has an aging full-time population, requiring expanded emergency response capabilities.

A Community-Powered Effort

The Stinson Beach Fire Protection District is an independent district, which means we must look to our community to help fund large capital projects like this one. We are committed to leveraging every available public funding option, partnering with Marin County and other agencies to secure grants and resources. However, the heart of this project will be the generosity and commitment of our local community. Thanks to Measure R our long term funding for operational salaries is taken care of and we are focusing on the one time cost of building a new fire station.

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How You Can Help

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fire station that will protect Stinson Beach for decades to come. We invite you to be part of this critical effort:

  • Make a Donation – Every contribution brings us closer to our goal.

  • Help Connect Us – Help spread the word and connect us with potential supporters.

  • Stay Informed – Sign up for updates and attend community meetings.

If you are looking for more information or ways to get involved, please use the links below.