South Lake Tahoe, CA… A 21 year-old firefighter from Shingle Springs, Calif., died Saturday afternoon as a result of injuries received while suppressing a wildfire on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) in Northern California. Michael Hallenbeck was a member of Organized Crew 36 on the LTBMU. Hallenbeck was struck by a tree at […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…It is with great sorrow we must confirm the loss of a U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter this evening in the Lake Tahoe area. The fire crew member succumbed to injuries suffered when struck by a tree during initial firefighting efforts on a new wildfire named the “Sierra” Fire. The incident occurred […]
Washington, DC…California Air National Guardsmen and Air Force Reservists are assisting first responders in fighting ongoing wildfires in Northern California, the Pentagon’s press operations chief said in a briefing here today. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said the blaze has been ravaging the Lower Lake area north of San Francisco and has tripled in size over […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA – A structure fire began at approximately 11:45 pm on Wednesday, July 23rd at Deerfield Lodge located on Ski Run Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe. According to South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston, six rooms and five vehicles were damaged in the fire. Of the rooms, three were completely destroyed by fire […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA – A wood burning ban has been put into effect due to the drought conditions in the West. “A wood burning ban is in place due to historic drought conditions and the 2014 fire season could be catastrophic and we need the communities help,” said South lake Tahoe Fire Department Fire Chief […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA – The threat of wildfire is extremely high this fire season due to record drought conditions in the West. Local agencies are coming together and hosting a Wildfire Safety Expo on Saturday, June 21st from noon to 3pm at the TJ Maxx parking lot located at the “Y” where Highways 50 and 89 intersect. […]
INcline Village, NV…North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) responded to a report of a structure fire at 815 Ellen Court on Tuesday, June 2, 2014 at approximately 3:30p.m. Mutual was provided by Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, North Tahoe Fire Protection District and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. There were no injuries and fire […]
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV— With record drought conditions in the West, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board underscored its commitment to improving forest health and protecting Lake Tahoe communities from wildfire today by adopting a resolution supporting the 2014 Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month and giving special recognition to two departing Lake Tahoe fire […]
Reno, NV… The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD), firefighters from Local 3895, along with assistance from the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and Washoe County Regional Parks are pleased to announce the first annual Kids’ Fire Camp. The three-day kids’ camp is open to adventurous boys and girls ages 11-14 who are interested […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA – Members of Temple Bat Yam, Lake Valley Fire Protection District and South Lake Tahoe Fire Department held a community clean-up day for the synagogue property on May 18, 2014. In a collaborative effort between the fire agencies, neighborhoods and community members; this was an example of working together to create defensible […]
