Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Controlled Burn Completed on July 7th in Terra Linda

San Rafael Fire Department completed a controlled burn on July 7th in the Terra Linda area.

This burn was located between the ends of Montecillo Road and Diego Drive. The burn was conducted in conjunction with the Marin County Open Space District as part of an ongoing effort to control non-native Goat Grass that is in the area.

The burn was supported by personnel from the Marin County, Marinwood, Novato, Larkspur, and San Rafael fire departments. Personnel from the Open Space District were also on hand to assist and to monitor the burn area throughout the afternoon for any potential flare ups.
Pictures courtesy of Fire Commissioner Larry Luckham.

We successfully completed another goatgrass controlled burn in Terra Linda. I’d like to thank all the county and local fire teams who made this possible, especially San Rafael Fire for all their resources, support and leadership on the burn today, and Tim Walsh and Marin County Fire’s
 Tamalpais Crew who helped coordinate the burn, cut the line around the 3‐acre project, and co‐lead the burning effort.


I also want to thank our Superintendent, Brian Sanford for coordinating with the Fire
Departments and for feeding all the firefighters. Several neighbors came out to watch and show
their toddlers the fire engines. I received nothing but positive comments!
Until next year…

Mischon Martin
NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM MANAGER

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