Marin Professional Firefighters
International Association of Firefighters Local 1775
Marin Firefighter News
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...
11 October 2018
Marin Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 17752018 Election Guide (Mid-Terms)The importance of Political Activity to our Brothers and Sisters in Public Safety cannot be overstated. Every contract, consolidation, shared services agreement, policy, p...
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.
Over 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.
Over 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.
Honoring Our Fallen
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.