https://stinsonbeachfire.org/home daily 1.0 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/eaa5a648-602d-409e-b3b5-3318239938e6/5a954ab5-c52c-43ad-aea9-cbe1c5dfd448.png Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/94091d62-cbab-49e0-81d9-e985940883a4/880-1.jpg Home https://stinsonbeachfire.org/district-staff-and-directors daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/1688428160359-4GVOK0MMLU1DNL8LOVKJ/J.Peri.jpg District Staff and Directors - Fire Chief - Jesse Peri jperi@stinsonbeachfire.org Jesse is a lifelong resident of Stinson Beach. He attended Tamalpias High School and graduated with honors from the University of Michigan. He pursued technical education in public safety at Santa Rosa Jr College and the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care. Professionally, Jesse started his career as a volunteer for Stinson Beach Fire under Chief Kenny Stevens. He gained further experience as an ocean lifeguard for the National Park Service and worked as a Firefighter Paramedic for the Marin County Fire Department. Jesse is passionate about education and has played a significant role in establishing and revitalizing programs like the Stinson Beach Junior Lifeguard Program and the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care Paramedic Skills Program. Jesse now resides on the hill with his wife Colette and their son Nico, actively engaging with the community. He serves on the boards of the community center, historical society and village association. During his free time, Jesse enjoys surfing, family hiking, biking, watching premier league football, and playing town wiffleball! With one foot firmly planted in the history of the volunteer fire department and another in the modern fire service, Jesse brings a unique blend of local tradition and innovation to the District. Jesse is dedicated to ensuring the community's safety and is proud to serve as Fire Chief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/1688428164903-9X5F4J6RE1XAZXM9OHN7/IMG_1668.jpg District Staff and Directors - Senior Captain - Nicholas Ferrari nferrari@stinsonbeachfire.org Nick Ferrari is currently the Senior Captain for the Stinson Beach Fire Protection District and supervises Volunteer Firefighters and Professional Engineers at an operational level and has various administrative responsibilities. Nick grew up in the neighboring town of Bolinas and currently lives in Stinson Beach. He began his training as a Volunteer with the National Park Service as a junior lifeguard in 2003 which transitioned into employment with the National Park Service, Bolinas Fire Protection District, and Stinson Beach Fire Protection District. When not working he can be found taking full advantage of the great outdoors with hobbies such as surfing, mountain biking, riding motorcycles, hiking, and fishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/a31beb15-838a-419d-b2cd-db7d8974a342/Wills+Portrait.jpg District Staff and Directors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/6173588d-d5fd-41e1-9b61-87010958d4ef/A04A8458.jpg District Staff and Directors - Fire Apparatus Engineer - Chris Medley-Pole cmedleypole@stinsonbeachfire.org Chris Medley-Pole works as an Engineer and Paramedic for Stinson Beach Fire Protection District. Prior to his current position with Stinson Chris's professional background includes a career in film and visual effects production. He then transitioned to fire fighting and emergency medical services holding positions with Marin County Fire, the U.S. Forest Service, and private ambulance services. Chris enjoys spending his free time in the outdoors enjoying Marin and the High Sierra. Chris has lived with his wife in San Anselmo for 12 years and looks forward to serving the residents of Stinson and surrounding communities for many years to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/687ed538-8742-4201-9f74-acd70c046c6f/B.Vale_Ginny_Headshot.jpg District Staff and Directors - Captain - Boone Vale bvale@stinsonbeachfire.org Boone Vale came to Stinson with 27 years experience as a volunteer firefighter, 17 of those as a Captain, at Bodega VFD. Additionally he worked 2 years as a FAE/officer at Gold Ridge Fire Protection District. During wild land season Boone operates dozer as a contractor, on large incidents. Looking forward, Boone is excited to become certified and proficient in ocean rescue, a unique aspect of Stinson Beach Fire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/77503f09-8e44-49d7-8fea-ac9cf0bb62df/B.Briare_Ginny_Headshot.jpg District Staff and Directors - Fire Apparatus Engineer - Brice Briare bbriare@stinsonbeachfire.org Brice is originally from Nicasio and grew up in Novato. He’s a San Marin High School alumi, and played college baseball as a pitcher at Sierra College. Brice later on obtained EMT and Fire Technology certificate. After finishing a 6 month internship with Nevada City Fire Dept. 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Tuesday, August 18, 2020. 5PM https://stinsonbeachfire.org/apply daily 0.75 2025-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/1631812931716-CR42IH9PZLNH38MVA1TD/Clint+Graves+-+Stinson+Beach.jpg Apply - Join Us! https://stinsonbeachfire.org/mission daily 0.75 2023-04-04 https://stinsonbeachfire.org/apparatus daily 0.75 2022-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/1609373919941-S2QKACNC4F62E1NBVO78/880.jpg Apparatus - Engine 880 Type I - Structure Fire Engine. 2007 Spartan/Ferrara. Tank Capacity: 500 gallons Pump Capacity: 1250 gpm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/1609373919687-81PS1MLUCNPAFH9SNCYP/861.jpg Apparatus - Engine 861 Type III - Vegetation Fire Engine. 2001 International/Hi-Tech. Tank Capacity: 500 gallons Pump Capacity: 500 gpm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/1609373928953-HARVLDDTPCXAJDWX2VY0/890.jpg Apparatus - Watertender 890 Tactical Type 1 - Water Tender. 2005 International/Hi-Tech. Tank Capacity: 2,500 gallons Pump Capacity: 500 gpm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/1609373928768-XK5UAZ8Q9NLT46BQPO6N/881.jpg Apparatus - Engine 881 Type I - Structure Fire Engine. 1994 Ford/Hi-Tech. Tank Capacity: 750 gallons Pump Capacity: 1250 gpm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc92b1d65a70756612241de/1609373939260-894FP5VHGGK4YLRWA4Z4/A91.jpg Apparatus - Ambulance 91 2001 Ford/Leader. 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