City of Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety

Have fireplaces, flues, and chimneys inspected before each heating season for

leakages and any blockages by creosote or debris.  For more safety tips visit:

www.nsc.org.  Remember, fire can spread quickly.

The following information could save the life of someone you love or even yours.  If you

wake up and you can see and/or smell smoke, do the following:

• Roll out of bed.
• Stay low to the floor and crawl to the door.  Smoke fills a room from the ceiling down.
• Test the door with the back of your hand.
• If the door is hot, use another exit.
• If the door is cool, open it slowly and go to your meeting place outside the home.
• Use your neighbor's phone and call for help - DIAL 9-1-1.
• NEVER go back into your home once you have exited.

Emergency Code Plan Review

This information is a summary of The Department of Public Safety interpretations of

City, State and Federal Codes.  Information contained herein applies to typical

instances and may not address all circumstances.  All plans submitted for review by

the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety shall be accompanied by a completed

permit application and appropriate fees as outlined in the current fee schedule. 

Resolution 99-130.  Plans shall be submitted and approved by the Fire Department

prior to beginning the work.

Volunteer Firefighters

The department is currently not accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighters.

Please check back for updated information.

Fire Safety Inspections

The purpose of the City's Fire Safety Inspection Program is to eliminate hazards that

contribute to the risk of fire or injury in Rohnert Park.  The goals of the annual Fire

Safety Inspection Program are to:

• Reduce the likelihood of fire emergencies and as a result, prevent the loss of property and personal injury.
• Contribute to the safety of citizens.
• Control the cost of fire suppression and other emergency responses.
• Increase the Fire Department's exposure to the public.

Hazardous Materials

Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety maintains a Level Two Hazardous

Materials Response Team.  This team, consisting of 12 members of the department,

have trained to Technician and Specialist levels and respond with a mobile command

vehicle completely equipped with a hazardous materials response trailer.

Medical Aid Response

Medical aid responses in the City of Rohnert Park are handled in a two pronged

response plan.  All of Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety's personnel are

trained as a First Responder.  Advanced life support and ambulance transport are

provided by a private contractor.  In the event of an emergency, Rohnert Park

Department of Public Safety's Fire Division Unit will be immediately dispatched and

met by the Sonoma Life Support ambulance on scene.

Location of Fire Stations

Station One is located at Headquarters, 500 City Center Dr.  This is an "on call"

station.  This means that it is not staffed in a traditional around-the-clock

method.  Personnel working in this building are assigned to other responsibilities

and staff a fire engine when needed.

Station Two is located at 5200 County Club Dr. near the intersection of 

Golf Course Dr.  This station is staffed in a traditional fashion, around-the-clock.

Station Four is located at 1312 Maurice Ave.  This station is also staffed in a

traditional fashion, around-the-clock.