south tahoe action teams
Wildfire Safety Expo in South Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2017 - 12:02pm
Event Date:
June 17, 2017 - 12:00pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue along with multiple local agencies are coming together and hosting the 4th annual Wildfire Safety Expo on Saturday, June 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the TJ Maxx parking lot located at the “Y” where
Highways 50 and 89 intersect.
Everyone one is invited to the free event with lots of information about being prepared in case of a wildfire.
Truckee River nearing flood stage as torrential rains hit South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 7:20pm
Emergency crews have been busy all day, responding to homes, businesses and roads flooding. The number of calls haven't been accumulated yet, but those listening to police and sheriff scanner feeds know it must be dozens if not, hundreds.
The Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe is at 11.26 feet as of 7:00 p.m. Sunday. 11.50 feet is considered major flooding with 12.5 feet at the disastrous level.
Wildfire Safety Expo in South Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 10:36pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2016 - 12:00pm
The 3rd annual Wildfire Safety Expo will be held in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 11 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the TJ Maxx parking lot at the "Y" where Highways 50 and 89 meet.
Time to sign up for next South Tahoe Action Team training
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/15/2015 - 9:06pm
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is accepting applications for the 2016 Winter session of STAT: South Tahoe Action Teams.
This program is designed to incorporate trained citizens in the field with the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and other first responders during times of crisis.
Successful Open House at South Lake Tahoe's three fire stations
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/10/2015 - 11:21pm
In honor of National Fire Week October 4-10, the City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Department held an open house at all three of their fire stations on Saturday. The public was invited to get information, learn about fire safety, get free swag and win raffle prizes.
STAT members were on hand at all three locations as well. STAT, which stands for South Tahoe Action Teams, is a program is designed to incorporate trained citizens in the field with the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and other first responders during times of crisis.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department hosts first responder training class
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2015 - 6:57pm
The South lake Tahoe Fire Department will provide a first responder training class called STAT; South Tahoe Action Teams, this Thursday, September 3rd. STAT is modeled after CERT; Community Emergency Response Team, held in other cities.
This program is designed to incorporate trained citizens in the field with the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and other first responders during times of crisis. This is the first program of its kind in the Tahoe Basin.
South Tahoe Action Team schedule released for 2015
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 8:29pm
South Lake Tahoe locals have the opportunity to help out the community in the time of disaster by taking part in STAT, South Tahoe Action Teams.
South Tahoe Action Team: Time to turn in applications for next session
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/26/2015 - 8:25am
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department will be hosting the second session of STAT: South Tahoe Action Teams from April 2 to April 23.
STAT is designed to incorporate trained citizens in the field with the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and other first responders during times of crisis. This is the second session for this innovative programs, the first of its kind in the Tahoe Basin.
City of South Lake Tahoe starts community action teams to help in disasters
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/17/2014 - 8:15am
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is looking for locals who'd like to help out during the time of large scale emergencies from winds, heavy snow, flooding, wildfire and avalanches.
STAT has been formed and that stands for South Tahoe Action Teams.
Teams of citizens will be given eight hours of training so they can help out when local resources are overwhelmed. After training they will be incorporated in the field with the SLTFD and other first responders during times of crisis.
This is the first program of its kind in the Tahoe Basin.
