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Procession for fallen firefighters from Zephyr Cove and Reno
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/14/2016 - 12:17pm
Honor guard processions were held Wednesday for two U.S. Bureau of Land Management firefighters who died Sunday in a rollover crash. A procession was held for Will Hawkins, 22 of Reno and Jacob M. O’Malley, 27, of Zephyr Cove which began in Reno and went to Walton's Chapel of the Valley in Carson City.
The firefighters were returning to Winnemucca after looking for lightning-sparked wildfires in Northern Nevada. The vehicle crash happened near the junction of State Highway 140 and U.S. 95. A procession was held Monday for the fallen firefighters, escorted from Winnemucca to Reno.
Golf tournament to raise funds for fallen South Lake Tahoe firefighter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 12:27pm
There will be a golf tournament at the Tahoe Paradise Golf Course on Saturday, October 3 to benefit the family of fallen firefighter, Mikey Hallenbeck.
Hallenbeck, 21, died this summer after a tree fell on him while fighting his first fire as a member of the U.S.F.S. fire crew. He grew up in Shingle Springs, Calif., was living in Meyers at the time of his death and worked at Sierra-at-Tahoe during the winter.
The Wildland Firefighter Foundation will host the tournament, called "Barefoot for Birdies," with all funds raised going to the family as well as the foundation.
Candlelight tribute for Michael "Mikey" Hallenbeck
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 7:43pm
"How wonderful you are making us feel," were words shared by fallen firefighter Mikey Hallenbeck's dad Kirby during the candlelight vigil held in his honor on Wednesday evening at Sierra-at-Tahoe. "A reflection of your love for him is reflected back to us."
Approximately 350 people gathered on the Plaza at the ski resort where the younger Hallenbeck worked for two seasons.
Emotional honor cordon for firefighter in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 5:55pm
It was an emotional scene on Thursday morning in South Lake Tahoe as the local community came together with members of multiple fire agencies, the Forest Service and law enforcement to say goodbye to Michael "Mikey" Hallenbeck, the firefighter who lost his life on August 8 while fighting his first fire.
Fallen firefighter to be honored with processional through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2015 - 2:54pm
There will be an escorted processional from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville on Thursday to honor 21-year-old Mikey Hallenbeck. The young U.S. Forest Service firefighter, and Sierra-at-Tahoe employee, died while fighting his very first fire on Saturday
The U.S. Forest Service and cooperating fire agencies will escort Hallenbeck from the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe to his final resting place. The procession will start at approximately 10 a.m. and proceed westbound on Highway 50 up Echo Summit, through Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, down to Placerville. It is expected to end at 2 p.m.
Flag to fly at half-staff in Placerville for Hallenbeck
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2015 - 9:03pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors’ thoughts and prayers are with the Hallenbeck family for the loss of their son and brother, U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Michael “Mikey” Hallenbeck.
“Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Michael," said The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. "We are indebted to Michael for his service in keeping the citizens of El Dorado County safe. Thank you for your dedication to our community.”
Candlelight vigil at Sierra-at-Tahoe for fallen firefighter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2015 - 7:03pm
Sierra-at-Tahoe will hold a candlelight vigil for Michael Hallenbeck on Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m. The 21-year old U.S. Forest Service firefighter lost his life on Saturday while fighting a lighting-caused fire south of Echo Summit.
Hallenbeck, known by friends and family as Mikey, was a Sierra-at-Tahoe employee for the past two seasons and a local firefighter for the U.S Forest Service.
“His flame burned bright,” friends speak of Hallenbeck. “Thank you for your
brave, courageous soul.” Hallenbeck is considered a local hero who could “make
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 8:34pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
8/2
8:26 a.m. - Possession of Marijuana for Sale - Third Street - 24-YEAR-OLD MALE SUBJECT ARRESTED FOR TRANSPORTATION AND POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA FOR SALES.
