Archived News
November 16, 2020
Ending of 2020 Fire Restrictions in North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts
Today CAL FIRE lifted the burn permit suspension in Placer and El Dorado Counties, and our Fire Chief lifted local restrictions for North Tahoe and Meeks Bay Fire Districts. For those with debris piles from defensible space efforts, information on obtaining a burn permit is included. The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team has begun prescribed fire operations across the Basin, click the link for a map of current fuels reduction projects.
November 10, 2020
Easing of Fire Restrictions in North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts
Thanks to the arrival of moisture and higher humidity, effective today, November 10, 2020 fire agencies in the Tahoe Basin may begin easing local fire restrictions. Local fire restrictions for the North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts have been revised by the Fire Chief to allow the use of firepits and charcoal barbecues. CAL FIRE has not yet lifted the burn permit suspension that is in place in Placer and El Dorado counties, and residential door yard burning is not currently allowed.
October 25, 2020
Extended: 10/25-10/27/2020 Red Flag Warning Declaration – Very High Fire Danger
The National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions from 5:00 p.m. Sunday until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 for the greater Lake Tahoe area. The Fire Chief of the North Tahoe Fire Protection District, in accordance with the California Fire Code with amendments adopted by the Boards of Directors of the North Tahoe Fire, Meeks Bay Fire and Alpine Springs CWD, has issued a Declaration prohibiting all sources of outdoor open flame within these Districts during the time period the Red Flag Warning is in effect (CF Code 307.1.1).
10/10/2020 Red Flag Warning Declaration – Very High Fire Danger
The Tahoe Basin is under Red Flag/Critical Fire Weather Warning from 1:00 p.m. today until 8:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday, October 10th, 2020. We appreciate your help in sharing the word about the high fire danger during these conditions. We need to be extremely cautious not to create any type of spark. While wood and charcoal are banned during fire season, under Red Flag Weather conditions no outdoor open flames are permitted, including gas and propane fire pits/grills or pellet grills/smokers. Thank you for helping us to spread the word to our residents and visitors. We encourage anyone who sees an illegal fire to call it in to 911 with a description of whether it is under control or not so that only the necessary resources are dispatched, and as a reminder outdoor burning of wood and charcoal are never permitted at short-term rentals in eastern Placer County.
9/17-9/18/2020 Red Flag Warning Declaration – Very High Fire Danger
The Tahoe Basin is under Red Flag/Critical Fire Weather Warning from 1:00 p.m. today until 11:00 p.m. PDT on Friday, September 18, 2020. We appreciate your help in sharing the word about the high fire danger during these conditions. We need to be extremely cautious not to create any type of spark. While wood and charcoal are banned during fire season, under Red Flag Weather conditions no outdoor open flames are permitted, including gas and propane fire pits/grills or pellet grills/smokers. Thank you for helping us to spread the word to our residents and visitors. We encourage anyone who sees an illegal fire to call it in to 911 with a description of whether it is under control or not so that only the necessary resources are dispatched, and as a reminder outdoor burning of wood and charcoal are never permitted at short-term rentals in eastern Placer County.
September 08, 2020
9/8/20 Red Flag Warning Declaration – Very High Fire Danger
The Tahoe Basin is under Red Flag/Critical Fire Weather Warning from 5AM – 8PM tonight. We appreciate your help in sharing the word about the high fire danger during these conditions. We need to be extremely cautious not to create any type of spark. While wood and charcoal are banned during fire season, under Red Flag Weather conditions no outdoor open flames are permitted, including gas and propane firepits/grills or pellet grills/smokers. Thank you for helping us to spread the word to our residents and visitors. We encourage anyone who sees an illegal fire to call it in to 911 with a description of whether it is under control or not so that only the necessary resources are dispatched, and as a reminder outdoor burning of wood and charcoal are never permitted at short-term rentals in eastern Placer County.
***NEW*** The Pacific Southwest Regional Forester has signed another Forest closure order (attached) closing backcountry areas to camping, including Luther Pass, Watson Lake and Blackwood Canyon campgrounds and camping along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Overnight camping will still be allowed in Desolation Wilderness and within 500ft of the Pacific Crest Trail on the West Shore. This closure goes into effect Sep. 8 through Sep. 14, 2020, at which time it will be re-evaluated.
As a reminder, the regional closure order, closing all developed recreation sites in the Tahoe Basin, went into effect Sep. 7, 2020, and will be re-evaluated on a daily basin. FYI, under the new Regional Emergency Fire Restrictions, propane stoves are no longer permitted on National Forest lands. Anything with a flame is prohibited on National Forest lands in the Tahoe Basin.
August 23, 2020
8/23/20-8/24/20 Red Flag Warning Declaration – Very High Fire Danger
Tahoe City, Calif. August 23, 2020 – A Red Flag Warning (Critical Fire Weather) is in effect from 8 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds for northeast California, the Tahoe Basin, eastern Sierra, and far western Nevada. The main period of concern for thunderstorm potential is Sunday evening through Monday morning, with faster moving storms producing lightning and limited rainfall. All outdoor sources of open flame are BANNED during red flag conditions.
August 12, 2020
Canceled! Red Flag Warning Declaration 8/12/20
Tahoe City, Calif. August 23, 2020 – A Red Flag Warning (Critical Fire Weather) is in effect from 8 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds for northeast California, the Tahoe Basin, eastern Sierra, and far western Nevada. The main period of concern for thunderstorm potential is Sunday evening through Monday morning, with faster moving storms producing lightning and limited rainfall. All outdoor sources of open flame are BANNED during red flag conditions.
August 12, 2020
Canceled! Red Flag Warning Declaration 8/12/20
Great news! NWS Fire Weather Briefing this morning showed the Tahoe Basin did not meet the criteria for Red Flag conditions! Please use caution, it is still going to be hot and dry.
Have a great day!
July 21, 2020
7/21-22/20 Red Flag Warning Declaration – Very High Fire Danger
Tahoe City, Calif. July 21, 2020 – The National Weather Service (NOAA) has determined that fuel moistures and atmospheric conditions warrant a Red Flag Warning (VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER) for the Lake Tahoe Basin Zone CA-272 Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. The warning includes thunderstorms, with strong outflow winds forecast to reach 40-60 mph. With recent unusually low humidity, vegetation could be extra receptive to new lightning caused fire starts. The Fire Chief of the North Tahoe Fire Protection District, in accordance with the California Fire Code with amendments adopted by the Boards of Directors of the North Tahoe Fire, Meeks Bay Fire and Alpine Springs CWD, has issued a Declaration prohibiting all sources of outdoor open flame within these Districts during the time period the Red Flag Warning is in effect. (CF Code 307.1.1)
July 07, 2020
Red Flag Warning Declaration – Very High Fire Danger
Tahoe City, Calif. July 6, 2020 – The National Weather Service (NOAA) has determined that fuel moistures and atmospheric conditions warrant a Red Flag Warning (VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER) for the Lake Tahoe Basin Zone CA-272 on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 2:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. The Fire Chief of the North Tahoe Fire Protection District, in accordance with the California Fire Code with amendments adopted by the Boards of Directors of the North Tahoe Fire, Meeks Bay Fire and Alpine Springs CWD, has issued a Declaration prohibiting all sources of outdoor open flame within these Districts during the time period the Red Flag Warning is in effect. (CF Code 307.1.1).
June 12, 2020
Local Fire Restrictions Take Effect June 15, 2020
On Monday, June 15, 2020 CAL FIRE is suspending residential burn permits in the Tahoe Basin. This, along with the fire restrictions announced by the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit on May 28, 2020, are the triggers that prompt North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD), Meeks Bay Fire Protection District (MBFPD), and Alpine Springs CWD jurisdictions to activate local fire restrictions by suspending all solid fuel recreational fires and open burning. The suspension takes effect Monday and will remain in effect through the remainder of fire season. Subsequent to the adoption of the 2019 Fire Code, ONLY Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LPG) outdoor firepits and barbecues, and pellet grills/smokers are allowed year-round except during Red Flag/critical fire weather conditions. All of these appliances must be utilized following manufacturer’s recommendations
May 27, 2020
Draft Environmental Impact Report to Increase the Pace and Scale of Fuels Treatments is Available for Public Review
CALFIRE has developed a program to address long-term forest management to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire while improving forest health. Now is your chance to review the Draft Tahoe Program Timberland Environmental Impact Report! The deadline for comments is 5:00 p.m. on July 6, 2020. Go to www.ntfire.net/tahoe-pteir to learn more.
May 18, 2020
Dollar Point Community Earns National Recognition for Wildfire Preparedness
CALFIRE has developed a program to address long-term forest management to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire while improving forest health. Now is your chance to review the Draft Tahoe Program Timberland Environmental Impact Report! The deadline for comments is 5:00 p.m. on July 6, 2020. Go to www.ntfire.net/tahoe-pteir to learn more.
North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Close Administrative Offices and Fire Stations to Public Visitation
To honor the directive of Governor Newsom and in support of efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, effective immediately North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire administrative offices and critical workforce areas including fire stations are closed to public visitation until further notice. We will continue to monitor the situation and will open to the public as soon as is practical. Our team members continue to work on site and are available via email and telephone. Online services are available and are being expanded every day.
January 24, 2020
Celebrating Ten Years of Service with North Tahoe CERT, Recruiting for the Next Decade
We invite you to join us this Tuesday at our January Board of Director’s Meeting, where our CERT program and its members will be recognized for ten years of service to our community. Since 2009, this dedicated volunteer contingent has been meeting and training together, and have responded any time our community has needed them. We are recruiting new members to continue on with the accomplishments of this FEMA-certified program.
December 03, 2019
December Wrapped Up a Record Year of Change for Meeks Bay Fire
The Meeks Bay Fire Board of Directors had a busy agenda for their December meeting. The Board appointed its newest Director, Jennifer Lemke. Director Lemke is filling the seat vacated by Jane Warmack, who retired after 21 years of service on the Board. Lemke, a retired educator, joins Board Directors Ellie Beals and Korie Kromydas, who were also appointed to fill vacancies earlier this year. Those vacancies were due to the retirement of Directors Nick Kromydas (33 years of service) and Bruce Massie (20 years of service). The new Directors join Director Steve Hyde (13 years of service), and Board President Ed Miller (37 years of service).
December 12, 2019
Public Access AED Provided by North Tahoe Fire via Boatworks Mall
North Tahoe Fire and The Boatworks Mall are partnering to increase the survivability of a cardiac arrest by installing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the popular shopping center in Tahoe City.
December 10, 2019
Alpine Meadows Community Earns National Recognition for Wildfire Preparedness
The hard work of homeowners in the Alpine Meadows Community was recognized this month with the National Fire Protection Association’s designation as a Firewise USA® community. The Alpine Meadows Fire Safe Council coordinated with North Tahoe Fire and the Placer County Fire Safe Alliance to complete a rigorous set of criteria required to participate in the national program. Stakeholders completed a community wildfire hazard assessment, and developed an action plan to guide their efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire in their community.
December 10, 2019
Burning Restrictions Lifted in North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts
With the arrival of moisture, higher humidity and winter weather conditions, effective Thursday, December 5, 2019 CAL FIRE lifted the burn permit suspension that has been in place in Placer and El Dorado counties during fire season. Following CAL FIRE’s lifting of fire restrictions, which indicates the end of our local fire season, the Fire Chief has lifted local fire restrictions for North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts.
December 02, 2019
Carbon Monoxide Close Call – 13 People Lucky to be Alive
A Thanksgiving celebration in Lake Tahoe could have turned into a tragedy for a family of 13, had it not been for two family members that left the holiday celebration to be checked out at a local hospital where they were diagnosed with Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon Monoxide is often referred to as the silent killer. It is undetectable to people because it is odorless and invisible.
November 22, 2019
Chief’s Corner : Short-Term Rentals – Reducing Impacts and Increasing Safety
Basin communities are working to ensure Short-Term Rental (STR) properties are compatible with the neighborhoods where they exist, ensuring they are safe for both visitors and their neighbors.
September 26, 2019
Commons Beach Public Access AED Provided by North Tahoe Fire via Tahoe City Public Utility District Agreement
North Tahoe Fire and Tahoe City Public Utility District are working to increase the survivability of a cardiac arrest by installing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the popular Commons Beach in Downtown Tahoe City.
September 09, 2019
Don’t Be Fooled by Mild Temperatures… Fire Season is Here.
A wet winter and late spring may have provided the Lake Tahoe Basin a graceful entry into wildfire season, but don’t let this week’s cooler temperatures fool you into thinking that fire season passed anyone by. It’s only just beginning as crews in North Tahoe had a record summer with everything from illegal campfires, structure fires, and even a barge fire (select the press release to see video).
June 26, 2019
Seasonal Fire Restrictions In Effect Beginning Today
On June 17, 2019 CAL FIRE suspended residential burn permits in the Tahoe Basin. Today, June 26th marked the first day of the year categorized as “High Fire Danger” in the Basin, prompting North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD) and Meeks Bay Fire Protection District (MBFPD) to impose fire restrictions by suspending all recreational campfires and open burning. The suspension takes effect today and will remain in effect through the fire season..
May 01, 2019
Award-winning documentary Wilder than Wild: Fire, Forests, and the Future to screen at Homewood Mountain Resort and the North Tahoe Event Center in June
North Tahoe Fire, Meeks Bay Fire and the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities are hosting two screenings for the award-winning documentary Wilder than Wild; Fire, Forests and the Future at the Homewood Mountain Resort North Lodge on June 6, 2019, and a second viewing will be held at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach on June 13, 2019.
April 12, 2019
Destined to Burn Series… The Rest of the Story
The Sac Bee released the McClatchy Analysis to put a spotlight on policy issues to encourage conversations in the halls of the state Capitol about policy supporting defensible space and safer building standards. The series highlights areas of concern, actions to be taken, and risks to be aware of using data provided by Cal Fire. What today’s Associated Press release did not address was the rest of the conversation from our interview. The article is a call to action, using the Camp Fire as the wakeup call for California. The story failed to tell that the Tahoe Basin had our wakeup call in 2007 after the 2007 Angora Fire. It missed the opportunity to share the successes that the Basin has experienced as a result of the collaboration, policy changes, code enhancements, and other efforts that were borne of Angora’s devastation, and should serve as a road map for the rest of the state.
March 29, 2019
North Tahoe Fire Awarded a Special Grant by the California Fire Foundation to Combat Disasters in California.
North Tahoe Fire is proud to announce the receipt of a generous grant from the California Fire Foundation to combat climate-change driven disasters. Through this funding, the Foundation, PG&E and first responders are working together to help communities prepare for and prevent safety hazards that can make climate-related disasters even worse.
February 25, 2019
Mountain Home Safety in the High Country
With the seemingly never-ending series of storms dumping feet upon feet of snow in Tahoe, it’s time to remind homeowners to be vigilant with their properties to ensure the safety of residents and guests. We also want to remind homeowners to take their CO alarms seriously and don’t assume it’s a battery warning, as we’ve had several legitimate Carbon Monoxide incidents due to blocked vents.
February 05, 2019
Avalanche Dangers and Snow Immersion Suffocation Hazards
Weekend storm totals brought three to six feet of new snow around the Basin, and North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire want to warn those who are heading out to the fresh powder about avalanche dangers at all elevations, in addition to hazards of Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS).
December 27, 2018
North Tahoe Fire and the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe to Host Building Industry Workshop
The North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD) and the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe (CATT) announce they will co-host a public workshop in January designed to help building industry professionals understand proposed changes affecting the 2019 building season.
Builders, planners, designers, consultants, real estate agents, and others involved in land use and construction should attend this public workshop co-hosted by NTFPD and CATT on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at 4 p.m. The workshop will be held at NTFPD Station 51, 222 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City. Light refreshments will be served.
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December 27, 2018
Are you looking for ways to help make your community safer through charitable contributions?
Are you looking for ways to help make your community safer through charitable contributions? Did you know that 100% of funds donated to the North Tahoe Fire Partnership Fund go toward marine and land-based fire and rescue apparatus dedicated to our Fire District?
Getting Started: North Tahoe Fire has raised half the funding necessary to purchase its first Fire and Rescue Boat. In 2015, the District Board of Directors approved the establishment of a public private partnership that would allow the District to utilize a combination of tax-deductible contributions from the community and other funds available to the District in order to acquire specialized apparatus including Fire and Rescue Boats to protect families and visitors living and recreating on the 37 miles of shoreline we serve. The North Tahoe Fire Rescue Boat Fleet will protect the shoreline from Crystal Bay to Emerald Bay – 49% of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline!
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December 21, 2018
Chief’s Corner: In 2019, Resolve to be Ready
As we consider setting New Year’s Resolutions for 2019, North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire are asking families to “Resolve to be Ready” for any emergency. Traditionally families utilize New Year’s Resolutions as an opportunity to develop healthy habits. “That is exactly what we are asking you and your loved ones to do; we are asking each member of your family to develop and practice readiness habits that will help you survive a disaster.” said NTFPD Fire Chief Michael Schwartz. “Now is the time to think through the risks in your home and community, any special accessibility considerations your loved ones may have, and then prepare, plan and practice the preparedness actions needed to give you the best chance to survive the risks that face our community. Plan how to get the information you need if power is out, cell towers are down, or there is no internet access.”
November 26, 2018
Burning Restrictions Lifted in North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts
With the arrival of cooler temperatures, higher humidity and winter weather, effective Monday, November 26, 2018 CAL FIRE lifted the burn permit suspension that has been in place in Placer and El Dorado counties during fire season. Following both the USFS TMU and CAL FIRE’s lifting of fire restrictions, which indicates the end of our local fire season, the Fire Chief has lifted local fire restrictions for North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts. Those possessing current and valid residential burn permits may resume burning on permissible burn days.
November 20, 2018
Residents are Urged to Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors
North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire urge residents to check the date on the back of their Carbon Monoxide alarms, as many units expire this year and must be replaced. Poisonings from carbon monoxide increase during cold weather as families rely on gas, oil and coal burning appliances for heat, and a working CO alarm is a life-saving device.
2018 marked the seven-year anniversary of California Senate Bill 183, known as the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act, which went into effect statewide on July 1, 2011. Most alarms had a seven-year sealed battery, meaning most alarms installed when the law passed are expired and due for replacement. The law requires the installation of CO alarms in all single-family homes with an attached garage or fossil fuel source.
November 07, 2018
Carnelian Woods Townhouse Association Earns National Recognition For Wildfire Preparedness
We are proud to announce the designation of the first Firewise USA® Community in the Lake Tahoe Basin. This national recognition is a huge achievement, and an important step in reducing the risks of wildfires. Efforts have been taking place in this community for more than a decade to achieve this status. There are many benefits that go along with the designation, including discounted insurance rates for homeowners
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October 28, 2018
VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER – Red Flag Warning Declaration Prohibits ALL Open Burning/Recreational Campfires
North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts Issue a Declaration Prohibiting ALL Open Burning and Recreational Campfires During the Red Flag Weather Warnings.
Declaration in effect: 1:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
October 10, 2018
Changes to NTFPD Board Meeting Schedule through 2018
The October 17, November 21, and December 19, 2018 regular Board meetings are cancelled. In their place, we will hold special meetings on Wednesday, November 7, and Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at 4:30 p.m.
October 03, 2018
As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the North Tahoe Fire Protection District encourages residents to “Look. Listen. Learn.”
Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice. That is why North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ‑‑ the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 90 years ‑‑ to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere™,” which works to educate the public about basic but essential ways to quickly and safely escape a home fire.
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September 28, 2018
VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER – Red Flag Warning Declaration Prohibits ALL Open Burning/Recreational Campfires
North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts Issue a Declaration Prohibiting ALL Open Burning and Recreational Campfires During the Red Flag Weather Warnings.
Declaration in effect: 12:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018.
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September 12, 2018
RED FLAG DECLARATION PROMPTS ACTIVATION OF LOCAL STRIKE TEAM
For the second time this fire season, the Lake Tahoe Basin Operational Area has received state funding to activate and pre-position a task force during high fire weather in the region.
September 11, 2018
VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER – Red Flag Warning Declaration Prohibits ALL Open Burning/Recreational Campfires
North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts Issue a Declaration Prohibiting ALL Open Burning and Recreational Campfires During the Red Flag and Particularly Dangerous Situation Weather Warnings.
Declaration in effect: 1:00p.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2018 through 5:00 am, Thursday, September 13, 2018.
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August 27, 2018
Standards of Coverage and Deployment Plan-2018
North Tahoe Fire Protection District and Meeks Bay Fire Protection District are pleased to announce the completion of a Standards of Coverage and Deployment Plan. In 2017 both Districts engaged the services of Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI) to complete a comprehensive Standards of Coverage and Deployment Plan. The report found serves as the North Tahoe Fire Protection District and Meeks Bay Fire Protection District Standards of Coverage and Deployment Plan. It follows closely the Center for Fire Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Standards of Coverage model that develops written procedures to determine the distribution and concentration of a fire and emergency service agency’s fixed and mobile resources. The purpose for completing such a document is to assist the agency in ensuring a safe and effective response force for fire suppression, emergency medical services, and specialty response situations. Please find the the document on our website, www.ntfire.net
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August 02, 2018
VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER – Red Flag Warning Declaration Prohibits ALL Open Burning/Recreational Campfires
North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts Issue a Declaration Prohibiting ALL Open Burning and Recreational Campfires During the Red Flag and Particularly Dangerous Situation Weather Warnings.
Declaration in effect: 1:00 pm, 8/3/2018 through 10:00 pm, 8/4/2018.
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July 25, 2018
Honoring the late Chief Whitelaw (ret.)
Chief Whitelaw leaves a legacy of over 42 years in public service, with 33 of those years benefiting the Tahoe region. Not only did he serve as Fire Chief for 21 of his 25 years with North Tahoe Fire, Chief Whitelaw served 14 years as the Tahoe Basin Operational Area Coordinator for the California Office of Emergency Services, and his contributions as a Placer County Parks Commissioner and most recently the GM/CEO of the North Tahoe Public Utility District have been pivotal for development in our region…
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July 20, 2018
Seeking Canditates for the Board of Directors, Trustee Area #2
Russ Potts, long-standing board member for the North Tahoe Fire Protection District, has announced he will not run for re-election. Director Potts, representing Trustee Area #2, will vacate his seat on December 6, 2018, when his current term ends. The close of the regular candidate filing period is August 10, 2018.
Generally speaking, Trustee Area #2 encompasses the area from the intersection of Hwy. 28 and Hwy. 267 south through Carnelian Bay and ending in Watson Creek…
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April 06, 2018
New District Insurance Services Organization Public Protection Classification
Beginning in April this year, the Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) rating for North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD) will jump to the top tier with a three rating. Historically the North Tahoe Fire Protection District’s ISO rating has been a four. The ISO evaluates fire departments in the United States. Based on this evaluation, they assign a rating between one and ten for each department. One being the best and ten being the worst. This evaluation is based upon many factors…
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April 06, 2018
BI-STATE EVACUATION DRILL – SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018
The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and North Tahoe Fire Protection District along with Washoe County Emergency Management, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, IVGID, Placer County and cooperating agencies will be hosting a Community Evacuation Drill on Saturday, May 19th. The drill will take place from 9:30a.m. – 2:30p.m…
December 28, 2017
North Tahoe Fire Chief Schwartz speaks at Introduction of Wildfire Safety and Recovery Act
NTFPD Fire Chief Michael Schwartz joined California Senator Ricardo Lara at the California State Capitol on December 20th, to announce the introduction of the Wildfire Safety and Recovery Act. The Wildfire Safety and Recovery Act will protect homeowners and use the power of the market to promote fire safety and resilience….
October 31, 2017
Tips for Halloween Safety
Halloween is just around the corner, and although having the best costume might be important; it’s more important to be safe! As usual, we want you to have fun, but a night of spooktacular candy seeking can quickly turn haunting if simple appropriate precautions are not made..
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August 14, 2017
Sacramento news coverage for insurance issue
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/insurance-policies-dropped-wildfire/
July 10, 2017
Heart blockage
Recently, a friend died from a heart attack and it got me thinking about a recurring theme with these kinds of deaths. For whatever reason, people have an aversion to ambulances. Having served as a Paramedic on both a private service and a fire department ambulance, I can’t imagine why. The nicest people in the world work on ambulances and they won’t force you to go if you don’t want to go with them. In fact, very few ambulances in this country even charge you to come to your home and check you out when you call 911.
June 19, 2017
Bear safety…
According to California State Parks, “Black bears have a very keen sense of smell and are attracted to any food or refuse they can smell. A California black bear was once tracked as it traveled three miles upwind, in a straight line, to a food source.” If you’ve spent any significant amount of time in the Lake Tahoe Basin, there’s a good possibility that you’ve seen a bear. Maybe you’ve seen one from afar, or maybe you’ve come home to find your house has been “broken into”, and the gas stove is lit. Whichever the case, the following will help you with what to do in the event you run into a bear, or help you decide the safe lengths you should go, to discourage bears from entering your home.
June 01, 2017
Defensible space..
June is Wildfire Awareness Month! Please join us for free food at our second annual Fire Safe BBQ on June 10th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm across the street from Station 51 at the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Building, 221 Fairway Drive in Tahoe City. Multiple agencies from around the lake will be in attendance to provide you with information regarding defensible space, evacuations, and more. For a list of events throughout the month of June visit: http://tahoe.livingwithfire.info/wildfire-awareness-month/.
May 15, 2017
Can we see your address?
Now that spring has finally decided to show up, we are seeing the record setting snow levels and exceptionally high snow-banks slowly melt away. As many of you know, driving around trying to find an address on a home is difficult when there’s a fortress of snow surrounding a home, but the snow isn’t the only thing keeping our firefighters/paramedics from locating your address…
March 27, 2017
Too much snow can destroy your home.
The combination of massive amounts of snowfall, and unbalanced snow loading on homes has left the North Tahoe Fire Protection District responding to several calls for collapsed roofs…
February 01, 2017
Winter weather hazards are all around — be alert
Snow! It’s everywhere, and from the looks of things, it’s planning to stick around.
January 02, 2017
Safety on the Slopes
Did you know that the local fire agencies in the Truckee and North Tahoe area work together to provide a response network of Paramedic Ambulance and Paramedic Engine companies?
December 26, 2016
Tips for Safely Ringing in the New Year
New Year’s Eve is notoriously a time to gather with friends and family to celebrate. It can be a time to reflect on the previous year…
November 23, 2016
Tips for Safely Disposing of your Smoke Alarm
Smoke alarms need to be replaced when they are 10 years old. But how do you know when smoke alarms are expired…
November 21, 2016
Holiday Cooking might call for a Fire Extinguisher
Last week North Lake Tahoe Fire discussed “Thanksgiving Safety.” Tips ranged from staying in the kitchen when you are cooking, to keeping knives out of the reach of children…