be fire safe
'Tis the season to be fire safe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 11:17am
As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. Many of the Christmas Trees in homes have now been there for a week or two, and precautions can be taken to prevent a fire that would ruin the holidays.
Some fire restrictions lifted by USFS in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/13/2018 - 9:22pm
Bridgeport, Carson City, and Santa Rosa Ranger Districts on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest have lifted their Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, but the Mountain-City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District’s fire restrictions remain in place as do those in Lake Tahoe.
Letter: Are public agencies keeping their properties in South Lake Tahoe fire safe?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 9:29pm
The author shared the following letter with South Tahoe Now that was sent to SLT Fire Chief Jeff Meston concerning fire safety and the responsibility of all public agencies to assist him and the Department in this effort. "Best wishes to you and the men and women of the Fire Department," said Jinkens.
Dear Chief Meston:
First of all, my sincere thanks to you and the men and women who serve our community in the Fire Service. I am grateful for all of your work and effort to keep our community fire safe and to respond to emergency calls for service.
Emergency preparedness: Are you ready for a fire?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/23/2015 - 5:52pm
Markleville residents are faced with the possibility of having to evacuate if the Washington Fire comes towards their town.
Skyland residents recently took part in a neighborhood fire drill, being told they had to evacuate their homes in 10 minutes.
What would yo take?
That plan should start now, before you are faced with that time of fear and panic.
Prepare a 'Disaster Preparedness Kit.' Items in this kit should last you and your family for three days:
Be Fire Safe: Outdoor fire pits, legal or illegal?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 8:42pm
Fire pits. The outdoor means to a perfect s'more and good conversation around a fire on a cool summer evening. But, in the midst of a drought are they safe? Are they legal when fire restrictions are in place?
There are three fire district jurisdictions just in South Lake Tahoe, along with the U.S. Forest Service, and they all have different rules concerning the backyard fire pit. One thing they all do share is for residents and visitors to be smart about fire and to not be careless.
Learning to be Fire Safe in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/20/2015 - 7:55pm
With fires already burning out of control in Alaska and Southern California, there is no time like the present to learn how to prevent fires.
The Wildfire Safety Expo was held Saturday in South Lake Tahoe, and kids and adults alike learned not only fire safety tips, but were able to interact with the multiple agencies in the area that fight and prevent fires.
Also on hand at the Expo were law enforcement, TRPA, the City of South Lake Tahoe and the Lake Tahoe Humane Society.
Learn how to prepare for wildfire in South Tahoe Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/19/2015 - 2:57pm
Event Date:
June 20, 2015 - 12:00pm
Learn how you can be fire safe in your home and community at the Wildfire Safety Expos in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 20.
Agencies will be on hand to provide information on creating a home evacuation plan,preparing for fire, creating defensible space around your property and more.
The expo will be at the TJ Maxx parking lot at the "Y" from 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.
If you cannot attend, visit their website for more information.
