Est.

1968

Marin Professional Firefighters

International Association of Firefighters Local 1775

Welcome to
Marin Professional Firefighters

Marin Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 1775 represents the 400+ career firefighters from throughout Marin County, CA. We are an amalgamated Union that covers all 10 local fire agencies including Cities, Districts, and the County. We are proud members of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), the California Professional Firefighters (CPF), and stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the North Bay Labor Council (NBLC), California Labor Federation, and the AFL-CIO to support working people everywhere and to protect the citizens and visitors to our unique and beautiful county.

Stay safe.

John Bagala, President

Marin Firefighter News

07 October 2020
Today voting ballots are beginning to arrive in everyone’s mailboxes.  Voting is an incredible opportunity and solemn responsibility.The Marin Professional Firefighters thank you for your participation in our democracy and your involvement in is...
29 January 2020
To our Marin Neighbors,Wildfires have become a devastating reality in California and are a clear and present risk here in Marin. When these fires and other emergencies threaten your community, you depend on firefighters for a fast and effective respo...
22 January 2020
Marin Professional Firefighters congratulate long time Local 1775 President Bob Briare on his retirement after serving 10 years as President, 11 years as Vice President, and nearly 40 years in total working to improve the job, safety, and working con...
01 November 2019
Former Kentfield fire chief Bob Mariani, a Marin native and former Kentfield fire chief, died Oct. 28 at his home in Lakeport in Lake County. He was 81.Mr. Mariani, known as Bob, joined the Kentfield Fire Protection District in 1956 as a volunteer fi...
Marin's Firefighters

Safety, Community, Compassion

Marin Professional Firefighters is an association representing the career firefighters of Marin County, California.  Our membership consists of more than 400 firefighters from 11 local and county government fire departments and districts.  Established June 1, 1968 with only 18 members, we now represent nearly every firefighter from every fire district, county, and municipal fire department in Marin.  We are an affiliate of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), as Local 1775.

Marn Firefighters Ventilate RoofOver the past three decades, firefighting has evolved from a common trade which was often performed by volunteers, into a highly demanding technical career. From Hazardous Materials, Emergency Medical Services, Paramedicine, Terrorism/WMD, Heavy Rescue, Water Rescue, and Urban Search and Rescue, our job today is far more complex and technical, requiring more (and more varied) education, training, and dedication to succeed. During this period of unprecedented change, Local 1775 and the IAFF grew to provide leadership and guidance in professionalism, training, labor relations, safety, and community issues.  Our members take pride in the community involvement and leadership that Marin firefighters provide locally, statewide, and nationally.

CHARITY & COMPASSION

The spirit of charity and giving runs strong among Marin's firefighters, in a profession that attracts those who live to give back to their community.  Marin Professional Firefighters proudly supports these charitable organizations:

SOLIDARITY & DIVERSITY

Our association represents a diverse group of skilled, highly educated men and women, with nearly 100% membership among uniformed, professional "career" firefighters from every fire department, district, and community in Marin:

Honoring Our Fallen

  • Lee MacDonald

    2012 - San Rafael Fire Department
    Occupational cancer
  • Jeffrey Powers

    2008 - Southern Marin Fire Protection District
    Cardiac Arrest
  • John Jones

    2008 - San Rafael Fire Department
    Occupational cancer
  • Edward Kelley

    2007 - Ross Valley Fire Department
    Occupational Cancer
  • Michael McCusker

    2006 - San Rafael Fire Department
    Occupational cancer
  • Richard Bissig

    2006 - Marin County Fire Department
    Occupational Cancer
  • Robert Paoli

    2006 - Marinwood Fire Department
    Cardiac Arrest
  • Steven Rucker

    2003 - Novato Fire Protection District
    Overrun by Wildfire
  • Gary Mennick

    1946-2001 - San Rafael Fire Department
    Occupational Cancer
  • Sekou Turner

    2002 - Alameda Co. FD/Marin County FD
    Cardiac Arrest
  • Jeff Lee Wilson

    2001 Southern Marin Fire Protection District
    Heart Attack
  • Avery Clary

    Tiburon Fire District
  • Stan Bush

    San Rafael Fire Department
  • John Jones

    San Rafael Fire Department
  • Jeffery Wilson

    2001 - Southern Marin Fire District
    Occupational Cancer
  • Kenneth Mazza

    1982 - San Rafael Fire Department
    Cardiac Arrest
  • James Niven

    1978 - Larkspur Fire Department
    Fire Engine Crash Enroute to Structure Fire
  • Samuel J. Blumenberg

    1970 - Hamilton Field Fire Department
    Rescue Boat Accident
  • George Cavallero

    1969 - Novato Fire District
    Heart Attack While Responding to Fire
  • Thomas James Sutton Jr.

    1962 - Marinwood Fire Department
    Heart Attack While Responding to Emergency
  • Frank Kinsler

    1961 - Alto Fire Department
    Railroad Tunnel Fire, Tunnel Collapse
  • David A. Coutts

    1958 - San Rafael Fire Department
    Cardiac Arrest
  • William Bottini, Jr.

    1950 - San Rafael Fire Department
    Building Collapse During Structure Fire
  • Aubrey Miller

    1950 - San Rafael Fire Department
    Building Collapse During Structure Fire
  • Samuel Mazza

    Marin County Fire Department - 1948
    Heart Attack While Fighting Grass Fire
  • Louis H. Hewelcke

    1937 - San Rafael Fire Department
    Fighting Grass Fire
  • Robert "Bert" Meagor

    1936 - San Anselmo Fire Department
    Overrun by Wildfire
  • Clarence Grimm

    1932 - Marin County Fire Department
    Gunshot Wound
  • Walter A. Cook

    1924 - Sausalito Fire Department
    Building collapse, structure Fire
Firefighting is one of America's most dangerous professions. Many Marin Firefighters have died in the line of duty, and many succumb to illness related to on the job exposures to toxic chemicals and carcinogens in smoke and hazardous materials. Please help us recognize and remember the sacrifices of our fallen members.

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Marin Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 1775

P.O. BOX 15, FAIRFAX, CA 94978
(415) 459-4058 ·  FAX (415) 459-8009

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