County of Sonoma Department of Emergency Services

Sonoma County DES welcomes Director/ Fire Chief Mark Aston. Chief Aston comes from the City of Clovis Fire Department with a strong background in fire response, hazardous materials, and volunteer fire departments. Chief Aston was sworn into service on November 10, 2008.

The Department of Emergency Services provides service to the citizens of Sonoma County and is prepared to meet their needs in a variety of ways. The Department consists of four divisions (Administration, Fire Services, Hazardous Materials and Emergency Management) and is responsible for emergency response, disaster preparedness, regulation of hazardous materials storage sites, fire code management, planning, prevention, training, business and community partnerships, and administrative support.

Sonoma County is threatened by a multitude of potential disasters, the most significant of which includes earthquakes, floods and winter storms, landslides, dam failure, urban/wildland fires, and hazardous materials incidents. The four divisions work together to manage the response to these threats.

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Mission Statement

The Department of Emergency Services
is Committed to
Providing Exceptional Service
Dedicated to Protecting Life, Property
and the Environment

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Office Phone Number: (707)-565-1152  Fax: (707)-565-1172