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SLTFR Engineer Justin Keys with 4-year-old Gavin Damiano, a new SLT resident -
L-R: Mike Smith, Matt Streck, Cameron Drennan, Jim Drennan, Karl Koeppen, Jeff Meston and Brian Uhler -
Jenevieve Kincaid, Daniella Flatau and Klaus from El Dorado County Search & Rescue -
11-week-old Klaus with SAR -
Some of those at the Appreciation Day -
William Darr, Eric Guevin and Scott Baker of Tahoe Douglas Fire
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The 2nd annual Public Safety Appreciation Day was held on Thursday, September 7, and community members came out to say “thank you” to personnel from several agencies.
The City of South Lake Tahoe hosted the event which had live music, free BBQ and ice cream and a thank-you card making station.
Kids were able climb on board fire trucks, meet the new Search & Rescue puppy and get to know those who protect them on a daily basis.
Agencies invited were:
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· California Highway Patrol
· Nevada Highway Patrol
· Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
· El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (including STAR and Search & Rescue)
· El Dorado County Probation
· Fallen Leaf Lake Fire Department
· FBI (South Lake Tahoe Division)
· Lake Valley Fire District
· South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
· South Lake Tahoe Police Department
· Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
· US Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
A big hit with the younger crowd was the display of fire trucks. “That was the most awesome vehicle festival ever,” said four-year-old Gavin Damiano (pictured above.