Serving the Timber Cove District
The Timber Cove Fire Department protects the unique and geographically complex district encompassing a 17-mile stretch of Highway 1 along the beautiful northern Sonoma Coast and extending east into the heavily forested coastal ridges and hills.
While supported by a small paid staff, our department remains overwhelmingly volunteer-based, powered by neighbors committed to the safety of their community and familiar with the local terrain. This knowledge and commitment is how we successfully respond despite the difficult navigation and remote access in this Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).
We provide all-hazards emergency response for a wide range of incidents, including fire, medical aid, vehicle accidents, and technical ropes rescue.
District Size: 48 square miles, extending from the Pacific Ocean to the Gualala River, covering diverse coastal and inland terrain.
Population Served: Approximately 400 residents and up to one million visitors annually.
Don’t wait for an emergency. Get all the links, alerts, and guides you need to prepare your home and family now.
Your tax-deductible donation to the Timber Cove Volunteer Firefighters’ Association provides flexible funds to support ongoing operational needs and support the morale and well-being of our dedicated first responders. Donate via PayPal.
Volunteering builds community, gives you skills, and supports your neighbors. Submit an interest form here!
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Before conducting any residential or hazard reduction burning, you must obtain the necessary permits and check the daily burn status.
Air Quality Permit: You must contact the local Air Pollution Control District in advance to obtain their required permit and on burn day, phone-in to notify.
Northern Sonoma County APCD: Visit their Open Burn Permits page to apply for your permit online. It is advised to submit your application and payment at least 2 weeks before your anticipated burn date.
Call (707) 433-5911 on burn day before you light.
CAL FIRE Permit: As of Nov 7, 2025, CAL FIRE does not require a permit through May 1, 2026 unless there is an unexpected increase in wildfire potential. Visit CAL FIRE’s Step-by-Step Guide to Hazard Reduction Burning online here.
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Learn what to do when trees block the road, power goes out, or flooding hits. Stay safe and help responders keep the community protected and roads clear. Read our Winter Storm Hazards guide.
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The MASTER PLAN is available here. Thanks to financial assistance from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, the plan will help address the community’s dynamic risks and challenges.
Contact Us
30800 Seaview Road
Cazadero, CA 95421
(707) 847-3299
The firehouse is staffed by administrative personnel between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. If you have a non-emergency message outside of those hours or if staff is out of the station responding to a call, please leave a voicemail. For all emergencies, always dial 911.
