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The Marin County Association of Fire Departments formally began on February 15, 1929. The founding members were the FD's of California Park, San Anselmo, and Kentfield. By the next month, Corte Madera and Mill Valley had joined, with Larkspur and Novato soon to follow. The Association was formed "…for mutual aid and assistance to the various departments, to bring them into a closer relationship, with a central body, where matters could be discussed and acted on for the benefit of all…"
A few months later, the huge Mill Valley and Mt. Tamalpais fire broke out on July 2. This massive fire required mutual aid from around the County. 117 homes were lost, but the event helped illustrate the need for such an Association. By November, most of the other departments had joined, and a very large meeting was hosted at the California Park FD. The Marin County Board of Supervisors recognized the Association in May of 1930 with a formal proclamation shown here.
A few months later, the huge Mill Valley and Mt. Tamalpais fire broke out on July 2. This massive fire required mutual aid from around the County. 117 homes were lost, but the event helped illustrate the need for such an Association. By November, most of the other departments had joined, and a very large meeting was hosted at the California Park FD. The Marin County Board of Supervisors recognized the Association in May of 1930 with a formal proclamation shown here.
The actual proclamation from the Marin County Board of Supervisors, that the Board "…most heartily approves and endorses the plan and purpose of the Marin County Association of Fire Departments.
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