About

We are the Tiburon Volunteer Fire Department, operating in conjunction with the Tiburon Fire Protection District, to provide emergency medical and fire services to Tiburon, Belvedere, and the other parts of the Tiburon Peninsula.  Our volunteers, some of whom are firefighters elsewhere, and local off-duty paid firefighter staff reserve engines to supplement the response capability of the District.  The District and the volunteer association work together to run various community programs, such as Fire Safety Week in local schools and CPR classes for the public and community groups.  Tiburon firefighters organize two community events that serve as our main fundraising activities—the Triathlon and the Fireman’s Ball.  All proceeds from the Triathlon and other fundraising activities benefit the Tiburon Volunteer Fire Department, a California non-profit, tax-exempt organization.

The Triathlon began as a weekend full of events to celebrate our 50th Anniversary in 1991.  For over a decade, this event has served to bring out the sporting best within the community, to introduce newcomers to triathlon in a safe, low key atmosphere, and to focus on certain target audiences—young people, firefighters, and locals.  To ensure it stays low pressure and fun, it is not a race, no prizes or awards are given, and we keep it small.  It is just for fun. 

Finally, and most importantly, please remember to patronize our sponsors, whose continued generosity ensures the success of the Triathlon.