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South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responds to car fire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 5:33pm
The driver of a Pontiac Grand Am was unharmed after his car caught on fire in the Sierra Tract neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to the call near the corner of Reno and Osborne streets at 1:15 p.m. Upon arrival they found flames coming from the car's engine. The driver has been heading down the street when he noticed smoke coming from the engine and pulled over.
Firefighter of the Year and other honors awarded at South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue ceremony
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/29/2017 - 1:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) had their annual awards ceremony on Friday January 27 to celebrate their accomplishments in 2016 and honor staff and volunteers.
Firefighter of the Year - Brenan Davis
Paramedic of the Year - Kim George
STAT Volunteer of the Year -JoAnn Conner
Dispatcher of the Year - Melissa Dube
Citizen's Award - Jack Francis
Fire Chief Jeff Meston's Meritorious Awards went to Tyler Jack for his work on the department's social media accounts and to the City's Press Information Officer Tracy Franklin.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue saves dogs from icy water
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 4:22pm
Not only humans are rescued by firefighters, a fact two lucky dogs can attest to. On Saturday, January 28, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded to the end of Venice Drive near where the Truckee River meets the lake after a call went into dispatch about two dogs who fallen into the icy water.
Roof collapse in South Lake Tahoe at Harrison Avenue complex
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/23/2017 - 9:55am
The historic building that housed a liquor store and other businesses in South Lake Tahoe suffered significant damage after a heavy snow load contributed to the collapse of the building's roof early Monday morning.
Icy roads lead to South Lake Tahoe three car accident
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/16/2017 - 9:34pm
Updated 9:45 p.m. - Three cars were involved in a series of incidents on Pioneer Trail that ended with one overturned car just before 6:30 p.m. Monday night.
According to Capt. Al Martinez of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, a truck driving westbound near Price Road spun out of control on ice and ended up in a snowbank. One vehicle traveling in the opposite direction saw what happened and was able to stop, but a second car behind them had to make an evasive maneuver which resulted in an overturned car.
SLT Fire Rescue responds to house fire and 34 other calls in 24 hours
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 6:31pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has had a very busy week, from battling flooded streets, homes, businesses, downed power lines, fallen trees, stuck cars, collisions and even a house fire.
South Lake Tahoe has just two fire engine companies, so 35 calls in one day would keep a department three times as big very busy.
Small fire in South Lake Tahoe duplex
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 10:59pm
For the third time in two evenings, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) was called out to a fire, this time at a duplex on Markoffer Road near Pioneer Trail.
At 7:06 p.m., firefighters responded to an emergency call to one unit of the duplex where an electrical fire had occurred.
It was a small fire according to SLT Fire Captain Al Martinez. He said the likely cause is a nail through a wire leading to the home's furnace. Martinez told South Tahoe Now that the solo occupant of the home was displaced for the night since the heater was out of service.
Small fire breaks out in attic furnace room at TJ Maxx in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2017 - 9:57pm
A fire broke out in a furnace room at the South Lake Tahoe TJ Maxx store just before 7:00 p.m. Monday night, resulting in the store filling up with smoke and water.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue personnel responded, and found the store's sprinkler system was able to keep the fire from spreading and it was contained to the one room.
The furnace was located above the store's dressing rooms. With all of the water used to put out the fire, the ceiling collapsed and created quite a mess in that portion of the store.
Broken water pipes could continue to be an issue with upcoming cold weather
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 6:12pm
The forecast for South Lake Tahoe over the next seven days calls for cold temperatures, winds and several inches of snow, a recipe for an increased risk of broken pipes in homes and businesses in the area.
Last week, both a private home on Saddle Road and the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe suffered through broken pipes, a scene that the SLT Fire Rescue Department sees about two dozen times a year. Over the last seven years, SLTFR has responded to 168 calls for broken water pipes. Local plumbers have responded to hundreds of others as well.
Thousands of gallons of water lost after car strikes South Lake Tahoe fire hydrant
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/26/2016 - 11:17pm
12/27/16 update 11:45 a.m. - Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe reopened and the water was turned back on at 1:00 a.m. this morning after a car struct a fire hydrant on Frontier Court Monday evening.
South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) was at the scene until 3:00 a.m.
South Lake Tahoe fire causes $400,000 in damage
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 2:02pm
A quick response by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) saved a Merced Avenue four-plex from major damage Wednesday night.
At 10:54 p.m. December 14, SLTFR received a call of fire in one of the four two-story units. When they arrived they found the bottom floor engulfed. Within seven minutes, the fire was knocked down according to South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston.
South Lake Tahoe fire displaces occupants of six apartments
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 4:23pm
8:00 p.m.update 12/7/16: South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has ended their command at the 10th street apartments that suffered major damage in a blaze earlier today. The loss is estimated to be $250,000.
The unit where the fire started is uninhabitable, upper units received some water and heat damage as the fire spread up to the second floor by lapping up the outside of the structure. The fire did not extend into the attic space.
Red Cross is helping the fire victims with temporary housing.
Holiday schedules for Lake Valley and South Lake Tahoe fire trucks
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 11:43am
A long standing holiday tradition on the South Shore is about to get underway. Decorated fire trucks from both the Lake Valley Fire and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Departments are ready to make their rounds in the community.
The SLTFR truck will leave Station 3 at 5:00 p.m. nightly from December 10-24. Here is their schedule:
Saturday, December 10- Keys/Venice
Sunday, December 11 - Glenwood
Monday, December 12 - Keys Blvd / State Sts
Tuesday, December 13 - Barton/Tahoe Island
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue promotes three of its own
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/22/2016 - 9:02pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has promoted Kim George and Al Martinez to the rank of Captain, and Mike Taormina to the rank of Engineer. All three received their official pins and badges during a ceremony at the Lake Tahoe Airport on Friday.
"When people call us, they're having a bad day," said South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Chief Jeff Meston as he started Friday's ceremony.
Sometimes there are good endings, sometimes not so good and its the captain's job to help get the team back to the station and help them regroup when the outcome of a call isn't a happy one.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 7:43pm
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from October 1 - 11, 2016.
10/1/16: 10 calls - 5 EMS, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 1 person in distress, 2 illegal attempts to burn, 1 alarm sounded - no fire
10/2/16: 7 calls - 3 EMS, 1 building fire, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 1 chimney or flue fire
10/3/16: 8 calls - 4 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 gas leak, 1 good intent call
10/4/16: 7 calls - 5 EMS, 1 no incidents found upon arrival
Sunday morning collision in South Lake Tahoe sends one to the hospital
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/02/2016 - 9:27pm
One man was transported to Barton Hospital Sunday morning after the motorcycle he was on collided with a Chevy Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe.
Personnel from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded to a call that came in at 10:19 a.m. on October 2 on Highway 50 between the Raley's shopping center and Mc Donalds.
South Lake Tahoe home suffers major damage in early morning fire
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/02/2016 - 3:17pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to an early morning fire Sunday in the Stateline neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe.
At 2:00 a.m., crews from SLTFR and Lake Valley Fire responded to 1049 Chonokis Street to find flames shooting from the unoccupied home.
Damage is estimated at $150,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
For a video of the fire -> Visit here.
A trip through a burning trailer with South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/21/2016 - 7:39am
I was invited to take part in training with South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue in the demonstration fire trailer on Tuesday, an experience I won't soon forget, even though the temperatures I experienced were far below that of a real fire.
As I put on my fire pants, jacket, boots and head gear, my respect for firefighters instantly grew (even though it was already high on the scale). The heavy clothing protected my skin and clothing as I was exposed to 500 degrees, something most of us will never feel.
Woman hit by car while crossing Hwy 89 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 8:01pm
12:00 p.m. update Sept. 6: A 27-year-old woman from San Francisco was hit by a car Monday as she attempted to run across Highway 89 in South Lake Tahoe. The driver, a 55-year-old man from Chatsworth, Calif., was driving northbound and did not see the woman as she ran across the five lanes from the 7-11 store to Sonney's BBQ Shack just before 6:00 p.m.
Neither identities have been released. The driver stopped immediately and was cooperative with investigators. Alcohol or other driver/pedestrian impairment is not a factor in the crash.
Small plane crashes at airport in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 4:13pm
A Cesna 182 airplane with two people on board crashed as it was landing at the airport in South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon at 1:22 p.m.
Numerous agencies, including South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Police Departments and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, all responded.
One person was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries according to the SLTFR. The names, ages and hometown of those on board are not known at this time. People inside the Flight Deck restaurant were waiting for the people on board to arrive and immediately rushed to the scene according to bystanders.
Three new Battalion Chiefs for South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 12:31am
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue recently promoted three men to the position of Battalion Chief, a move that Fire Chief Jeff Meston says will improve safety for both citizens and personnel.
Jim Drennan, Tim Spencer and Karl Koeppen are all now Battalion Chiefs for the City of South Lake Tahoe. Between them, they have over 61 years of firefighting experience.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Incidents
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/12/2016 - 6:24pm
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from June 24 - June 30, 2016.
6/24
9 calls: 7 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 false alarm
6/25
15 calls: 10 EMS, 1 canceled en route, 3 false alarm, 1 unauthorized burning
6/26
9 calls: 7 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 "good intent" call
6/27
8 calls: 4 EMS, 1 building fire, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 vehicle accident, 1 "no incident found" upon arrival
6/28
Early morning fire at South Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 11:20am
5:30 p.m. update 6/27: A call went into South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue at 6:47 a.m. Monday, June 27 of a home on fire on Kubel Avenue. When personnel arrived, they saw flames from the roof and shed at the rear of the property.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 9:29pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from January 27 to February 18, 2016.
1/27 - 6 calls: 2 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 CO2 detector malfunction, 1 water/steam leak, 1 public service assistance.
1/28 - 11 calls: 8 EMS, 1 EMS psych transfer, 1 no incident found upon arrival, 1 unintentional alarm.
1/29 - 19 calls: 13 EMS, 1 public service assistance, 1 psych transfer, 1 no incident found upon arrival, 1 cancelled en route, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 smoke detector malfunction.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue honors staff
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 12:00pm
Chief Jeff Meston and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) held their annual awards ceremony on Friday January 29, 2016 to celebrate the department's teams members and accomplishments for the past year.
During the ceremony, the following people were honored:
Firefighter of the Year – Mike Mileski
Paramedic of the Year – Sophie Tetlow
Dispatcher of the Year – Linda Clark
STAT Volunteer of the Year – Leonard Smith
Fire Chief’s Meritorious Awards were presented to Marty Creel, Kim George, Jody Benavidez, and Brenen Davis for their work on special projects.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 4:03pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from January 12 to January 26, 2016.
January 12 - 9 calls: 7 EMS calls, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 assist other agency
January 13 - 9 calls: 5 EMS calls, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 detector activation-no fire, 1 vehicle accident-no injuries, 1 "special" outside fire (downed tree on fire, no cause determined)
January 14 - 9 calls: 3 EMS calls, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 house fire, 2 cancelled en route, 1 unintentional smoke detector activation, 1 false alarm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/10/2016 - 8:29pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from December 21, 2015 to January 6, 2016.
December 21: 10 calls: 4 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 hazardous condition (other), 1 assist police call, 1 malfunctioning alarm, 1 call canceled en route, 1 carbon monoxide incident
December 22: 13 calls: 6 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 2 calls canceled en route, 1 no incident found upon arrival, 1 alarm system sounded with no incident, 1 passenger vehicle fire, 1 public assistance call
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 7:59pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from December 11 to December 20, 2015.
December 11: 12 Calls: 4 EMS calls, 3 Interfacility transfers, 1 call for arching electrical equipment, 2 no incidents found, 1 cancelled en route, 1 vehicle accident no injuries.
December 12: 9 calls: 7 EMS calls, 1 public service assistance, 1 cooking fire.
December 13: 1 call: Smoke Detector activation, no fire.
December 14: 4 calls: 2 EMS calls, 1 cancelled en route, 1 vehicle accident no injuries.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/11/2015 - 1:05pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from November 24 to December 10, 2015.
November 24, 2015: 10 calls: 2 EMS calls, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 EMS psych transfer, 1 EMS call canceled en route, 1 call for public assistance, 1 power line down, 1 false alarm, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 car vs. pedestrian call.
November 25, 2015: 9 calls: 4 EMS calls, 2 detector activated no fire, 1 good intent call, 1 canceled en route, 1 vehicle accident no injuries.
November 26, 2015: 6 calls: 5 EMS calls, 1 EMS call canceled en route.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 10:18am
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from November 1 to November 23, 2015.
November 1, 2015: 3 calls: 2 EMS calls, 1 alarm system malfunction.
November 2, 2015: 15 calls: 4 EMS calls, 1 EMS psych transfer, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 water or steam leak, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 motor accident with no injuries, 1 accident without injuries, 1 fire alarm activated with no fire, 1 electrical wiring problem, 1 dispatch canceled enroute, 1 unauthorized burning, 1 no incident found
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/05/2015 - 7:52pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from October 22 to October 31, 2015.
October 22, 2015: 4 calls: 2 EMS calls, 1 false alarm, 1 call for smoke detector activation.
October 23, 2015: 4 calls: 1 EMS call, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 malicious false alarm for multiple alarm system.
October 24, 2015: 5 calls: 1 EMS call, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 unauthorized burning, 1 call for public assistance, 1 "no incident found."
October 25, 2015: 8 calls: 7 EMS calls, 1 "no incident found."
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents for week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 7:23pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from October 8 to October 21, 2015.
October 8, 2015: 7 calls: 5 EMS calls, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 1 oil or other combustible spill.
October 9, 2015: 13 calls: 7 EMS calls, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 "no incident found", 1 outside rubbish fire, 1 dispatch error, 1 CO2 detector activation due to malfunction, 1 call for gasoline or other flammable liquid spill.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents for week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 12:16pm
The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from October 1 to October 7, 2015.
October 1, 2015: 5 calls: 3 EMS calls, 1 call for unauthorized burning, 1 call for CO2 detector being activated due to malfunction.
October 2, 2015: 8 calls: 5 EMS calls, 1 call for natural gas leak, 1 call canceled en route, 1 interfacility transfer.
October 3, 2015: 11 calls: 7 EMS calls, 1 false alarm, 1 canceled en route, 1 service call "other," 1 unauthorized burning.
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