Tomales Volunteer Fire Company

09/11/2026

Today, the Tomales Volunteer Fire Company joins firefighters and communities across our nation in remembering September 11, 2001.

We remember the 2,977 lives lost that day, including the 343 members of the FDNY who answered the call and never returned home.

For those of us in the fire service, September 11 is a powerful reminder of what it means to serve: to answer when called, to stand beside one another, and to put the lives of others before our own.

Today we also recognize the commitment and dedication of firefighters everywhere—career and volunteer—who train, respond, and serve their communities day after day. That commitment often means missed meals, sleepless nights, time away from family, and answering the call when someone else is having the worst day of their life.

And we especially recognize the thousands of volunteer firefighters across America who leave their homes, families, and jobs when the pager sounds, never knowing exactly what they will face. Whether serving a major city or a small community like ours, we are connected by the same promise: when our neighbors need us, we answer.

Twenty-five years later, we remember the courage and sacrifice of those we lost, and the families, friends, fellow first responders, and communities who carry their memory forward.

The photographs accompanying this post were taken during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City.

We will never forget.

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 — September 11, 2026 🚒

06/24/2026

06/24/2026

TVFC was invited to participate in the annual Marin County Wildland Academy at St. Vincents last week, and we were proud to have four TVFC members there for all three days.

This year, TVFC staffed two water tenders — our own Water Tender 1590 from Tomales, as well as a Marin County Fire water tender out of Woodacre. In past years, I had suggested that the academy would benefit from having two water tenders staffed by TVFC, and this year not only did that happen, but for the first time in what may be the academy’s history, TVFC was placed in charge of water operations.

It was a great three days of training, teamwork, and coordination. Keeping up with the water supply for the academy required a lot of planning and communication, and we were honored to be trusted with that responsibility.

A special thank you to Stinson Beach Fire, who staffed their own Water Tender 890 all three days with two volunteers. Thank you also to Marin Municipal Water District, who staffed Water Tender 990 all three days. And a very special thank you to Marin County Fire, our partner, for allowing TVFC to take the lead on water operations this year and for providing the additional water tender out of Woodacre.

As always, if you live in Tomales, Dillon Beach, Marshall, or anywhere in our response area, we are looking for new volunteers. You could have been out there with us.

Come be part of the team.

02/27/2026

Hello Everyone- Chief 500 here,

It is with great pleasure that I announce Mark Stoering has been appointed Assistant Chief of the Tomales Volunteer Fire Company.

Mark has served as a volunteer with us for approximately 10 years. In my 28 years of volunteer service, very few individuals have matched his commitment, reliability, and dedication to TVFC. He consistently shows up, puts in the work, and leads by example.

Mark is, in my opinion, one of the finest water tender driver-operators around. He was truly “thrown into the fire” during the 2017 Sonoma Complex Fires, and his performance under pressure was outstanding. He handled himself with professionalism, calm, and determination when it mattered most.

Beyond his operational skills, Mark has been a trusted friend and steady presence within our department. I honestly cannot think of anyone who has a negative word to say about him — and that speaks volumes.

Please welcome the 501!