fire rescue
South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Meston sworn in as California Fire Chief's Association president
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/28/2018 - 4:11pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Chief Jeff Meston is now the president of the California Fire Chief's Association (CalChiefs). The 925 voting members of the association voted in Meston and he just completed one year as president-elect. On Friday, September 28, he was sworn into the position with some from South Lake Tahoe making the trip to Sacramento to be there for the big day.
This is not only the first time a chief from South Lake Tahoe has been elected to the state's top spot for fire chiefs, but also the first time anyone has from cities along the Sierra Nevada.
Home severely damaged in South Lake Tahoe fire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 9:48pm
10.3.18 update: The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department has released their final report on the September 22 fire at a Sonora Avenue home.
According to their report, the exact cause of the fire could not be determined except that it started on the couch on the first floor.
Property loss is estimated at $200,000 with an additional $50,000 in contents loss. Smoke detectors were installed at the home and all went off when the fire started.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Emergency crews responded to two South Lake Tahoe fires on Saturday, one a house fire and another a brush fire.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue working on plans to reopen Station 2 in 2019
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 12:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If all goes as planned, the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Station 2 will once again be a fire station by the end of 2019.
Since December 2015, the station has housed the Cal Tahoe JPA ambulances and staff. This move decreased response times by the paramedics and EMTs, but increased response time by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) whose other two stations are at the "Y" and Ski Run Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 8:40pm
The following are the 116 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from August 20 - 31, 2018:
8/20
01:41 - Lakeview Ave at Lake Tahoe Blvd - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
05:55 - 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Alarm system sounded, no fire unintentional
09:26 - 2300 block of Tahoe Vista Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:50 - 2100 block of South Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:30 - 3500 block of Pioneer Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Firefest returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 5:23pm
Event Date:
September 29, 2018 - 10:00am
Fire Fest 2018 will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. Admission is free and it's a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about fire safety and conservation.
Helicopters will star again this year as they land just outside the venue at the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. What an incredible opportunity to get a close-up look at these amazing machines. Crews will be on hand to answer questions and explain how they help us when we need them most.
South Lake Tahoe firefighters join others in 9/11 climb of Pyramid Peak
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 11:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two members of the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue family joined members of other agencies on a 9/11 climb up the 9,983-foot Pyramid Peak Tuesday.
Captain Kim George and Engineer Brenan Davis took 13,784 steps on the 4.7 miles hike that involved a gain of 4,000 feet in elevation.
Personnel from El Dorado County Fire, Alameda County Fire and Berkley Fire Departments also participated. They wore jackets and helmets on the climb that honored the 343 firefighters from the New York City Fire Department who lost their lives on 9/11/01.
Fire damages South Lake Tahoe home during dangerous red flag conditions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 11:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Had it not been for the quick response by first responders, a fire at a South Lake Tahoe home Wednesday could have been much worse due to the dry conditions and high winds.
Lake Valley Fire Protections District (LVFPD) crews responded to a structure fire off of Lodgepole Trail. Upon arrival crews found the home in flames and additional resources were called to the scene to prevent further spread of fire to neighboring homes and vegetation.
"The cause of the fire is under investigation but appears to be accidental," said Kileigh Labrado of LVFPD.
Search called off for person reported missing in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 6:24pm
11:00 a.m. update 9/11/18 - Douglas County Sheriff's Office is reporting that two men went into the water and that one, a man in his 30s, has not been found at this time. The other man was transported to the hospital.
On Monday, underwater drones and K9s were used in the water along with law enforcement boats to aid in the search.
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LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Multiple agencies spent Sunday night and most of Monday searching for a person who reportedly jumped off a boat near Nevada Beach.
Mass casualty / active shooter drill held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 6:33pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) held a mass casualty/active shooter drive Thursday at their training center on Rufus Allen Blvd.
Since first responders don't want to use a real event to test their skills, drills of these types are crucial to their being prepared.
Tahoe Douglas Fire, Lake Valley Fire, California Highway Patrol, Care Flight/Remsa, Cal-Star, Cal-Tahoe JPA, South Tahoe Action Team, the FBI and South Lake Tahoe Police Department all joined SLTFR and 22 volunteers in the drills.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 12:24am
The following are the 146 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from August 7 - 19, 2018:
8/7
07:18 - 2199 block of South Ave - Explosion (no fire), other
07:53 - 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Alarm system sounded, no fire unintentional
08:34 - 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
13:20 - Mount Rose Rd at Jobs Peak Dr - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
17:06 - 3300 block of Needle Peak Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Man died in Lake Tahoe after heading to beach to fly model airplane
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 7:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe man who died in Lake Tahoe Monday has been identified as 74-year-old Robert Hill.
Mr. Hill left his home in the Tahoe Keys on Monday, August 27, 2018 at about 8:30 a.m. to go fly his model airplane on the Lighthouse Shore beach. According to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), it appears the model plane crashed into Lake Tahoe and he went in to retrieve it.
Several crashes in South Lake Tahoe this weekend, including one involving pedestrian
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/20/2018 - 12:29pm
First responders around the South Lake Tahoe area were kept busy over the weekend with collisions, a jet ski crash and a major incident involving a pedestrian and vehicle.
On Sunday, August 19 at 12:12 a.m., South Lake Tahoe fire and police departments responded to the intersection of Lake Tahoe Boulevard (Hwy 50) and Lakeview Avenue on the call of a pedestrian versus vehicle crash.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue holds pinning and promotion ceremony
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/16/2018 - 7:08pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue welcomed four new firefighter paramedics to their family during a pinning ceremony at the airport Thursday. They also celebrated the promotion of Kevin Van Kirk to Engineer and honored retired Batalion Chief Tim Spencer.
"Fire service is really about family," said Chief Jeff Meston and he opened the ceremony. "This is a special day for South Lake Tahoe."
He explained how tough it is to get a new firefighter on board. There are tests, boards and interviews.
Out and About in South Lake Tahoe: National Night Out
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 7:14pm
The public and public safety agencies came out for National Night Out on August 7 at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe. Booths were set up by California Highway Patrol, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Barton Heath, California Conservation Corps, South Lake Tahoe Action Team, El Dorado County STAR, El Dorado County Sheriff's Search & Rescue, South Lake Tahoe Drug Free Coalition and the El Dorado County Animal Shelter.
Food was provided by Kiwanis.
The event was also a toy drop off for Toys For Tots.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 8:51pm
The following are the 175 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from July 24 - August 6, 2018:
7/24
07:38 - 2000 block of Lake PARKWAY Dr - Assist invalid
14:35 - 700 block of Colorado Ct - Public service assistance, other
11:04 - Barton Hospital - Interfacility Psych Transfer
18:46 - 1000 block of Martin Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
19:39 - Fremont Ave at Treehaven Ct - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
18:27 - In front of EMERALD BAY - Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill
Update: Smoke continues to come to Lake Tahoe from fires in the west
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 11:01pm
A number of fires across northern and eastern California continue to bring hazy conditions and degraded air quality to northeast California, the Sierra, and western Nevada. According to the National Weather Service in Reno, areas at greatest risk for unhealthy to very unhealthy air quality are from Sonora Pass to South Lake Tahoe and Carson City.
Keeping regions safe: Pre-positioning of firefighters this week in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 11:31pm
For just the second time, fire crews from California communities came together and stationed themselves in a community other than their own on orders from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services(Cal OES).
A red flag warning was up for the Lake Tahoe Basin Friday and Saturday, with high winds, high temperatures and low humidity in the forecast making the situation ripe for a large fire.
California man drowns in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 8:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of a 21-year-old California man was located in Lake Tahoe Sunday afternoon, more than 24 hours after he jumped off a boat near Edgewood Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office cadaver dogs alerted others to the body of the man about one-quarter mile off shore between Tahoe Meadows and Lakeside Marina just before 5:00 p.m. Sunday, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Traci Trapani.
The identity of the man is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.
Search continues for swimmer missing in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 7:14pm
8:00 p.m. 8/5/18 UPDATE: SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of a 21-year-old California man was located in Lake Tahoe Sunday afternoon, more than 24 hours after he jumped off a boat near Edgewood Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office cadaver dogs alerted others to the body of the man about one-quarter mile off shore between Tahoe Meadows and Lakeside Marina just before 5:00 p.m. Sunday, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Traci Trapani.
For more on the story: http://southtahoenow.com/story/08/05/2018/california-man-drowns-lake-tahoe
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National Night Out at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/29/2018 - 7:46am
Event Date:
August 7, 2018 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join local public safety agencies on Tuesday, August 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for National Night Out at Regan Beach. South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, El Dorado County, Barton Heath, California Conservation Corps and the South Lake Tahoe Action Teams are all involved again this year.
Three fire departments respond to South Lake Tahoe apartment fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 6:25pm
One apartment was heavily damaged during an afternoon fire in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday.
At 4:00 p.m. on July 25, 2018, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) was called out to the Rockwater Apartments in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Road. A fire had erupted on the deck of one of the apartments, apparently at a propane tank.
Construction worker run over in South Lake Tahoe, transported via helicopter to Renown
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 4:19pm
A man working at the new Gondola Vista Estates project in South Lake Tahoe was transported to Renown Medical Center in Reno via helicopter after being run over by a pickup truck Tuesday morning.
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) responded to the 7:31 a.m. on July 24 call as it was originally reported for the area behind Harrah's Tahoe, on the Nevada side. TDFPD was in process of providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) when South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue arrived. TDFPD stabilized the victim and took him to a helicopter landing area at Kahle Community Center.
South Lake Tahoe community safety risk assessment presented at public meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 8:11pm
Event Date:
July 24, 2018 - 7:00pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has invited the public to their Fire and Life Safety Protection meeting on Tuesday, July 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Fire Training Center located at 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Fire Chief Jeff Meston will present the community’s risk assessment and fire operations "Standards of Cover" document.
There will be time for questions and answers and refreshments will be served.
SLT Fire Rescue crew working the over 33,000 acre Ferguson Fire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 1:19pm
Four firefighter/paramedics from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue are part of the 3,000 firefighting personnel at the Ferguson Fire burning northeast of Mariposa in Western Yosemite. This is the fire responsible for sending smoke into the Lake Tahoe basin for a week.
One engine with Captain Tyler Jack, Engineers Kevin Van Kirk and Mike Taormina and Firefighter Danny Vallejo left the South Shore nine days ago for a 14-day assignment at the fire.
They are joined by crews from Fallen Leaf Fire Department, Northstar Fire and North Tahoe Fire Protection District.
Known South Lake Tahoe arsonist arrested on robbery and arson charges
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 12:34pm
A South Lake Tahoe man is behind bars facing several charges including arson and robbery.
His first alleged offense was on July 16 at 12:36 p.m. when 43-year-old Eric Almdale allegedly threatened to kill a family member over money. He fled the home in the 1000 block of Echo Avenue with the money.
House fire in Meyers under investigation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 5:43pm
A house fire in Meyers brought out crews from multiple agencies on Friday, July 13.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) responded to a structure fire call at approximately 11:04 a,m. Crews arrived to the scene on Kiowa Drive to find smoke and flames coming from the lower lever of the home. Firefighters initiated a fire attack and with the help of CalFire, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and North Tahoe Fire, crews were able to knock down the flames and extinguish the fire.
Fireworks barge catches fire in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 8:28am
Two hours after the Lights on the Lake fireworks show ended on July 4, one of three barges used in the show caught on fire.
The fireworks crews on board attempted to put out the fire with fire extinguishers but were unable to suppress the flames. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) monitors the show each year and weren't far away. At 12:27 a.m. July 5, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District responded with their new fire boat, Marine 24, and doused the fire within six minutes.
There were no injuries.
Eighteen graduate during 12th annual Lake Tahoe Fire Academy ceremony
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 7:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "This is a really special group," Brad Deeds, Dean of Workforce Development and Instruction at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC), told those attending Saturday's graduation of the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy (LTBFA) class of 2018.
For the past ten months, the 18 graduating men and women have been put through the tough physical, emotional, operational and educational requirements of becoming a firefighter.
Each speaker echoed Deeds' sentiments.
One dead, one arrested in South Lake Tahoe shooting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/30/2018 - 8:39pm
UPDATE 7/2 8:15AM: The victim in Saturday's shooting has been identified as 44-year-old Christopher Kitchen of South Lake Tahoe. The suspect, 62-year-old Roy Figaro of South Lake Tahoe, is in the El Dorado County Jail and is facing murder charges.
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One person has died after being shot Saturday near the Y in South Lake Tahoe.
Just before 5:30 p.m. on June 30, 2018, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the 1000 block of Julie lane after several calls were made into dispatch about shots fired.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue now has loaner bike helmets as well as life jackets
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 8:10am
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has teamed up with LimeBike and California Department of Boats and Waterways (DBW) to keep those having fun on the lake, or on LimeBike scooters and bicycles, safe this summer.
5th annual Wildfire Safety Expo in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 11:19am
Event Date:
June 9, 2018 - 12:00pm
Several area agencies have teamed up with South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue to participate in the 5th annual Wildfire Safety Expo in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 9 from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Learn about how planning is the most important tool in staying safe during a wildfire, including creating defensible space and having a home evacuation plan.
There will be informational booths, refreshments and fun activities for the whole family. KRLT-FM will be broadcasting live and Smokey the Bear will be making an appearance.
South Lake Tahoe locals graduate from STAT training
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 1:07pm
South Tahoe Fire Rescue graduated another session of South Tahoe Action Team (STAT) graduates during yesterday’s city council meeting.
South Lake Tahoe 5th grader honored for heroic efforts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 11:26pm
A South Lake Tahoe 5th grader was honored Tuesday for his heroic efforts in helping to save a life earlier this year.
Gauge Patterson, who is also a Boy Scout, received the “Citizen’s Life Saving Award” from Mayor Wendy David for using the skills he learned at the “Stop the Bleed” training given by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue on April 23.
SLT Fire Chief Jeff Meston recognized for filling in as acting city manager
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 5:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For four months, Fire Chief Jeff Meston worked as the City's acting city manager, and today he was recognized for his extra service.
During Tuesday's City Council meeting, Meston was awarded with a certificate of appreciation from the Council for taking on the duties from February 7, 2018 to June 5, 2018.
“Chief Meston is not only recognized statewide but also nationally for his numerous accomplishments in the fire world. He took on the duty of Acting City Manager 100% and with grace, with intellect, with wisdom and with experience,” said Mayor Wendy David.
Several activities during Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 8:09am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As we’ve learned from the recent Fire Season Outlook, year-round fire season is the new normal in the Lake Tahoe Basin and throughout the country. Now is the perfect time to learn what to do to prepare your home and family to survive wildfire, and to take action. To help you with this, the collaborative members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team are once again conducting Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month throughout the month of June. We encourage you to “Prepare Now! Wildfire Knows No Season.”
"The Angel of Tahoe" assists Tahoe Douglas Rotary's efforts with $100K
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/02/2018 - 9:54pm
Lisa Maloff, the South Shore philanthropist responsible for millions of dollars being distributed throughout the community, has donated $100,000 to Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club.
The funds will go to the club's efforts to strengthen the South Shore of Lake Tahoe Community and improve humanity world-wide.
"We're honored that Ms. Maloff trusts our Club with her generous donation," said Club President Ashley Colvin. "We're already making plans to put the donation to good use through the ongoing service and support that we provide to our local community throughout the year."
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/27/2018 - 12:40am
The following are the 104 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from May 9-23, 2018:
5/9
10:00 - 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd - Lock out
11:25 - 3700 block of Primrose Rd - Dispatched & cancelled en route
13:08 - 700 block of Tahoe Island Dr - Public service assistance, other
13:09 - 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
13:29 - 2800 block of Blitzen Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
19:21 - 3600 block of Forest Ave - Attempted burning, illegal action, other
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 10:11am
The following are the 45 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from May 1-8, 2018:
5/1
10:57 - 1000 block of Glenwood Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:23 - 2800 block of Springwood Dr - False alarm or false call, other
13:10 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
18:04 - 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
16:41 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Psych Transfer
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 9:16pm
The following are the 82 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from April 20-30, 2018
4/20
02:31 - 1000 block of Takela Dr -EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
09:37 - 1600 block of Venice Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:14 - 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Sprinkler activation, no fire/ unintentional
11:42 - 1000 block of Lakeview Ave - Dispatched & cancelled en route
12:09 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, interfacility transfer - False alarm or false call, other
Man facing drug charges after driving car into building in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 3:34pm
A Minden, Nevada man was arrested in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday after allegedly "nodding" off at the wheel after using heroin and crashing into a building on the corner of 3rd Street and James Avenue.
The 27-year-old man was driving as part of his local job. He is being charged with DUI, Driving While Addicted and Possession of Narcotics, all misdemeanors. He is currently in the El Dorado County Jail with a bail of $22,500.
There was some damage to a utility cover on the building .
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Police Departments responded. The driver was not injured.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 6:46pm
The following are the 60 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from April 12 - 19, 2018
4/12
00:20 - 1400 block of Friant Dr - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
10:47 - Heavenly - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:44 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Psych Transfer
14:55 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
17:31 - 3800 block of Pioneer Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
18:04 - Lake Tahoe Blvd at Sierra Blvd - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
Firefighting planes demonstrated in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 12:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two examples of the newest tools in the fire fighting toolbox stopped by Lake Tahoe Airport on Tuesday to show how they can help in the Sierra, just as they do across the country.
Dauntless Air out of Appleton, Minnesota brought two Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss planes to town at the request of the United States Forest Service (USFS) and put on a demonstration for South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, CalFire and the USFS from both Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe National Forest.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/14/2018 - 10:26pm
The following are the 159 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from March 26 - April 11, 2018
3/26
03:28 - 4100 block of Saddle Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
08:36 - 3500 block of Pony Express Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:00 - 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:45 - 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:45 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
Join the next STAT class with SLTFR
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2018 - 3:13pm
Event Date:
April 18, 2018 (All day) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is another chance to become part of the South Tahoe Action Team (STAT), a team that provides valuable assistance to the community during a disaster.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) is now accepting applications for the next four-week long STAT Class starting April 18, and continuing on April 25, May 2 and May 16. The Wednesday classes run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and participants must be able to commit to all four classes.
Free sandbags are available for residents ahead of wet storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/04/2018 - 10:36pm
There is a very warm, wet storm heading to Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and western Nevada, bringing with is gusty winds and significant rains beginning Friday and continuing through Saturday. There is a flood watch in effect from Friday, April 6, 05:00 p.m. until Sunday, April 8 at 5:00 a.m. The main concern is the potential for flooding along creeks, streams, rivers and in urban areas.
Snow levels may rise as high as 11000 feet, keeping the bulk of the precipitation in the form of rain. Rainfall totals between 2 to 4 inches are expected along the
SLTFR Captain Leslie Asbury honored
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/03/2018 - 9:43am
Captain Leslie Asbury of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) was honored during Tuesday's City Council meeting after graduating from the United States Fire Administration National Fire Academy Managing Officer Program. It was a two-year commitment for Asbury.
"We are very fortunate to have a committed and dedicated fire officer within our organization," said SLTFR Chief Jeff Meston. "We are honored to work with her."
Christening ceremony for Ms Lisa, the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue boat
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 6:25pm
In South Lake Tahoe, the name Lisa Maloff is synonymous with philanthropy. She has earned the name "Angel of Tahoe" through her large donations, including $10 million to Barton Memorial Hospital for their new Robert Maloff Center of Excellence (Wellness and Sports Performance Center) and $5.8 million to Lake Tahoe Community College for the Lisa Maloff University Center. To date, Mrs. Maloff has donated $35 million in the past four years.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue to christen Ms. Lisa on Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/01/2018 - 12:11pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is inviting the public to the christening of their new boat, the Ms. Lisa, on Monday, April 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Keys Marina Boat Ramp.
Financed by a generous donation by local philanthropist Lisa Maloff, the new water safety rescue boat bears her name.
SLTFR responds to small fire in South Lake Tahoe Easter morning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/01/2018 - 11:55am
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to a small fire behind Raley's at Stateline Sunday morning, quickly extinguishing it.
It was probably caused by an abandoned warming or cooking fire according to SLTFR Battalion Chief Karl Koeppen. He said it had probably been used a few days ago and has since been smoldering.
Koeppen said the fire wasn't very big but did spread into a tree. The scene has now been turned over to the U.S. Forest Service as it occurred on their land.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/30/2018 - 2:17pm
The following are the 79 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from March 16 - 25, 2018
3/16
01:52 - 1200 block of Martin Ave - Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
10:59 - 1200 block of Heather Lake Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:15 - 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:12 - Sierra At Tahoe - False alarm or false call, other
13:12 - Barton Hospital - Interfacility Transfer
