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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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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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…

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