Marin County Fire Chiefs Association

The Marin County Fire Chiefs Association (MCFCA), started in the late 1950's, and officially formed in 1964. Became the successor to the Marin County Association of Fire Departments. It appears that the MCAFD's continued to exist into the 1970's for social events and a few other activities, but unfortunately we have yet to locate any records other than occasional mention in short newspaper clips. We will continue to research. See slide show photos below, full story on MCFCA coming.

The following document was prepared by Chief Jeff Davidson (ret) and details the officers circa 1964 forward

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Outgoing MCFCA President Chief Jason Weber of Marin County FD leads a group discussion at the 2015 Planning Meeting.

Incoming MCFCA President Chief Mark Heine of Novato FPD speaks at the 2015 Planning Meeting.

(l-r) Chiefs Steve Bogel, Sausalito; Mike Stone, Dept. Chief Southern Marin; John Lando, Kentfield, Bob Sinnott, Larkspur; Terry Kildow, Southern Marin; and John Rentz, Novato pictured touring the newly completed Marin County Jail at the northern end of the Civic Center, circa 1994. Photo by Tom Forster.

The group photo from the Long Range Planning Retreat held in 2011 at Marconi Center in Marshall, West Marin. The meeting was facilitated by Chief Ronny J. Coleman.

The MCFCA Planning Meeting held in January of 2011 at Big Rock Ranch in Nicasio.

(l-r) Novato Chief Marc Revere, Chief Ronny J. Coleman, and Ross Chief Tom Vallee at the presentation of RJC's Honorary Membership and Helmet in MCFCA.

The annual Planning Meeting held at Big Rock Ranch shortly after the facility opened in October 0f 2002. Photo by Tom Forster

A followup Planning meeting held with Chief Ronny Coleman in San Rafael in March of 2002.

MCFCA in March of 2004, meeting with Chief Ronny J. Coleman

MCFCA in November of 2003, the annual planning meeting was held at the new AAA Office in San Rafael.

Battalion Chief Mike St. John, Mill Valley FD, speaks at the 2011 Planning Retreat at Marconi Center.

Southern Marin Chief Jim Irving (retired) at the 2011 Planning Retreat at Marconi Center.

A chart from the 2011 Planning Retreat held at Marconi Center.

The MCFCA Leadership Retreat held at Marconi Center in 2000, facilitated by Chief Ronny J. Coleman. Photo by Tom Forster.

The summer MCFCA meeting held at Bolinas FD in September of 2012. (l-r) Chiefs Paul Smith, Kentfield; Mark Horick, Skywalker Ranch; Jason Weber, Marin County; Mark Heine, Novato, Anita Brown,. Bolinas; Chris Gray, San Rafael; Jim Fox, Inverness; Kenny Stevens, Stinson Beach; Steve Wynn, Muir Beach; Jim Irving, Southern Marin; Jeff davidson, Mill Valley, Richard Kinsey, Nicasio; Richard Pearce, Tiburon. Photo by Tom Forster.

Lucy and Chief John Raggio, Larkspur FD, retired, both now deceased.

(l-r) Jeff Davidson, Kentfield Chief Kenny Kamp (deceased), Signe Lando, with husband John Lando, KFD Chief retired, Bob Mariani, KFD Chief retired at an MCFCA Installation Dinner held at Deer Park Villa in Fairfax.

(l-r) Tiburon Chief Franklin Buscher and Sausalito Chief Steve Bogel at an MCFCA meeting at Skywalker Ranch, circa 1990's.

A monthly meeting of MCFCA held at the Meadow Club in Fairfax, circa early 1990's.

Chief Ronny J. Coleman accepts a thank you award from MCFCA at a meeting at Kentfield FPD, 2001.

(l-r) Chief Doug Miller, Ross; Battalion Chief Jeff Davidson, Mill Valley; Chief Bob Mariani, Kentfield at a MAD exercise in Mill Valley, 1990's.

A joint meeting of the Marin County Fire Chiefs Association and the Marin County Police Chiefs Association. This was held at Kentfield FPD in August of 2002.