south lake tahoe fire
Fatal fire in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/11/2018 - 4:35pm
4:15 p.m. 2/12/18 update: Family members say the man who died in Sunday's house fire is Dean Eastin. His former sister-in-law Mimi Bertrand told South Tahoe Now that it was Dean who died. His two adult children, Lori and Gregory, moved from South Lake Tahoe and now live in Grants Pass, Oregon.
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8:00 p.m. update: The cause of the deadly fire in South Lake Tahoe today was the result of smoking materials on a couch. The deceased is a 58-year-old male. There is an ongoing investigation by the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Police departments. No name has been released.
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Two injured in South Lake Tahoe collision
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/10/2018 - 7:42pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) had to use extrication equipment Friday after two vehicles collided at the intersection of 4th Street and South Avenue, sending two to the hospital.
At 4:35 p.m., both SLTFR and South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the crash. A two-year-old had been sitting on the lap of the passenger in the red car show in the photos. While the driver and toddler were able to get out, the passenger had to be cut out, the safer of the options available according to SLTFR Battalion Chief Tim Spencer.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 7:34pm
The following are the 89 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Feb. 1 -8, 2018.
2/1
03:09 - 1000 block of Takela Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
05:42 - 1300 block of Johnson Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
03:48 - Barton Health - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer false alarm
13:31 - 3800 block of Saddle Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:17 - 700 block of Jeffrey St - Unintentional transmission of alarm, other
SLT City Manager on "indefinite leave." Fire chief steps in as acting manager
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 2:17pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council announced today that City Manager Nancy Kerry is on indefinite leave. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Chief Jeff Meston has been appointed as the acting City Manager.
Kerry has been with the City since 2008, working in various departments and moving into the City Manager position August 21, 2012
"City Council will not be making any additional comments to respect Ms. Kerry’s privacy," according to a press release issued Wednesday.
Community action team, STAT, starts new session in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2018 - 8:53pm
A new team of South Lake Tahoe residents is being recruited to take part in the next South Tahoe Action Team (STAT) training session. This program is designed to incorporate trained citizens in the field with the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) and other first responders during times of crisis.
The next four-week session starts on Monday, February 5, 2018 and there are still spots available in the free program. They meet on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the SLTFR Training Center next to the Boys & Girls Club at 1100 Lyons Avenue.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2018 - 6:45pm
The following are the 88 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Jan. 22 - 31, 2018
1/22
00:59 - 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:46 - 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Detector activation, no fire unintentional
14:55 -3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:23 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
19:00 - 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue holds annual awards ceremony
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 12:11am
An overflowing crowd of family, friends and community members filled the City Council chambers Monday as South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue held their 5th annual awards ceremony.
The staff was honored for their service doing a job that protects the lives, homes and environment of the South Lake Tahoe community and its visitors.
"Your recognition is well deserved, and well earned," said Mayor Wendy David.
SLTFR Fire Chief Jeff Meston led the ceremony which honored the following:
Firefighter/Medic of the Year: Dustin Winter
Dispatcher of the Year: Jillian Gard
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 7:43pm
The following are the 84 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Jan. 11 - 21, 2018
1/11
11:34 - 1100 block of Sierra Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:52 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
16:54 - 1900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Fire, other
22:58 - 4100 block of Manzanita Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
1/12
01:18 - 1000 block of Takela Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Domestic violence suspect apprehended after hours-long standoff
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/23/2018 - 10:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - A violation of a restraining order in South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon led to an hours-long standoff, closed off neighborhoods and subsequent arrest of a man with a long history of violence.
On Monday, January 22, at about 4:30 p.m., the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) received a call that Brandon Bannowski, 25, had violated a Restraining Order and allegedly entered the home of his ex-girlfriend, threatened her with a baseball bat and choked her.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/13/2018 - 10:01pm
The following are the 84 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Jan. 1 - 10, 2018
1/1
01:53 - Meadow Crest Dr at Black Bart Ave - False alarm or false call, other
01:41 - 2200 block of Eloise Ave - Alarm system sounded, no fire unintentional
05:04 - 4100 block of Lakeshore Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
05:44 - Barton Hospital - EMT Call, Interfacility Transfer False Alarm or False Call
11:00 - 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Small fire at South Lake Tahoe offices under investigation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/13/2018 - 12:30am
A fire that started in a bathroom at the El Dorado County Mental Health offices in South Lake Tahoe is under investigation.
The small fire was reported at 4:54 p.m. on Thursday, January 11. It started in a toilet at the offices located at 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Employees were evacuated but an employee was able to put the fire out with an extinguisher.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded. According to SLTFR Chief Jeff Meston the crews ventilate the building as there was a lot of smoke in the building.
Man extricated from crashed truck on Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 9:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - A man from Northern California is recovering after suffering from a medical condition that caused him to crash his Chevy Silverado pickup into a tree Sunday morning in South Lake Tahoe.
At 9:12 a.m. January 7, emergency crews responded to the crash site on Pioneer Trail near Needle Peak Road. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue had to extricate the unidentified man from the truck.
The man, who is in his mid-40s, was alone in the truck when he had a seizure. Witnesses reported seeing the driver attempt to pull his truck off the roadway prior to the crash.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/06/2018 - 2:04pm
The following are the 155 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Dec. 20 - Dec. 31, 2017.
12/20
03:27 - 800 block of Placer Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
04:53 - 3600 block of Rocky Point Rd - Public service
07:18 - 900 block of Ski Run Blvd - Alarm system sounded, no fire/unintentional
12:00 - 3300 block of Sandy Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:04 - 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way - Dispatched & cancelled en route
Identity of man who died at Heavenly released
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The Santa Rosa, California man who died of blunt force trauma after going over a retaining wall and falling at Heavenly Mountain Resort on December 27, 2017 has been identified.
Busy New Year's holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 3:50pm
It was a very busy holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe, with hotels, vacation homes and the slopes full of revelers, along with the thousands of attendees at the three-day music festival, SnowGlobe.
Hundreds working behind the scene to keep all safe at SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 1:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Leading up to SnowGlobe, days have been filled with meetings and emergency drills, staffing instructions and planning, all to create a safe atmosphere for the thousands of people in South Lake Tahoe for the three-day music festival.
As the show got underway Friday, December 26, there was a heavy presence of law enforcement and safety personnel, though many of them could not be detected as they moved about the venue in plain clothes. A drone was also in the air, surveying the crowd below.
Santa Rosa man dies while skiing at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 4:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Heavenly Mountain Resort has confirmed a Santa Rosa, California man died while at the resort on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.
The unidentified 49-year-old man was on a beginner run near the Poma Trail.
“Heavenly Mountain Resort, Heavenly Ski Patrol, and the entire Vail Resorts family extend our deepest sympathy and support to our guest’s family and friends,” said Mike Goar, vice president of mountain division and chief operating officer of Heavenly Mountain Resort.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 9:42am
The following are the 78 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Dec. 11 - Dec. 19, 2017.
12/11
00:24 - 1500 block of Black Bart Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
09:17 - 900 block of Modesto Ave - Public service assistance, other
15:18 - 400 block of Ala Wai Blvd - Smoke detector activation, no fire unintentional
15:21 - 1300 block of Johnson Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:20 - 3600 block of Spruce Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Dog saved after falling through ice in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 8:05pm
A dog is lucky to be alive today after falling through ice in the Tahoe Keys Monday. He had been out for a walk with his pregnant owner when the accident occurred. A 66-year-old woman from Oregon was in the area and heard the dog-owner's calls for help and jumped in to save the dog.
When the rescuer got out of the water she was very cold and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and the Cal Tahoe JPA were called out to the scene at 12:30 p.m.
The good Samaritan was transported to Barton Hospital with a mild case of hypothermia. It is unknown if she was treated and released.
Power outage hits South Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/16/2017 - 10:09pmUPDATE: 1:00 a.m. 12/17/17 - NV Energy has restored power to their customers. It is unknown at this time what caused the four-hour long outage.
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NV Energy is reporting a few power outages to their customers starting at 8:45 p.m. Saturday. At the lake, 4,385 customers are affected, with another 3,300 in the Carson Valley. NV Energy states the problem is from equipment failure and they expect to have power restored by 10:00 p.m.
New graduating class of South Tahoe Action Team members
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 3:34pm
The South Tahoe Action Team (STAT) is now stronger by ten members as the most recent class of graduates was announced at Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting.
Nearly 100 residents have been trained in the program offered by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR).
“The STAT program is designed to have neighbors helping neighbors,” said South Tahoe Fire Department Chief Jeff Meston.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 12:34am
The following are the 140 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Nov. 22 - Dec. 10, 2017.
11/22
07:54 - 1200 block of Monument Dr - Assist invalid
09:15 - Barton Hospital - Interfacility Transfer
16:48 - 4000 block of Azure Ave - Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
18:59 - 3900 block of Saddle Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
21:03 - 1800 block of Venice Dr - Smoke detector activation, no fire unintentional
11/23
Donate to the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Coat Drive
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 1:17pm
Event Date:
December 26, 2017 (All day)
Getting new coats as gifts and need a place for your gently used old ones? The South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Department is holding their annual Coats for Kids Drive starting December 26, 2017.
Bins will be set up at the two stations, Station 1 at 1252 Ski Run Boulevard and Station 2 at 2101 Lake Tahoe Boulevard from December 26 - January 31, 2018. The donated coats will be distributed to Choices for Children and Tahoe Youth & Family Services and will keep kids, from the little ones to teenagers, warm and protected from Tahoe's cold winter.
Local firefighters on their way to fight the Thomas Fire in Ventura County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 1:25pm
Over 60 fire-fighting personnel from the Tahoe Basin Operational Area have been deployed to the Thomas Fire which is burning out of control in Ventura County, Calif. 15 engines, making up three strike crews, will be joining one thousand others fighting the fire which started at approximately 6:28 p.m. Monday evening.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue holiday truck routes
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/01/2017 - 12:18am
The longstanding tradition of a decorated fire engine continues in South Lake Tahoe as the SLT Fire Rescue team sets out on nightly travels through neighborhoods December 10-24. Each nigh the South Lake Tahoe Christmas Engine will leave Station 3 at the Y at 5:00 p.m. and the firefighters will be passing out candy canes to everyone who comes out to see them!
Sunday December 10 - Keys/Venice Blvd
Monday December 11 - Glenwood area
Tuesday December 12 - Keys Blvd/State streets
Wednesday December 13 - Barton/Tahoe Island park
Thursday December 14 - South Y / Tata Lane area
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/25/2017 - 12:40pm
The following are the 74 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Nov. 14 - Nov. 21, 2017.
11/14
01:40: - 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
07:25 - 1000 block of Takela Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injur
12:46 - 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:30 - 3900 block of Saddle Rd - Building fire
15:57 - Sacramento Ave at Stanford Ave - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
Lake Valley Holiday Fire Truck schedule
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 4:10pm
Happy holidays from Lake Valley Fire Protection District. Here is the neighborhood schedule for their Holiday engines. The truck runs December 11-23, 2017.
December 11 – Echo View Estates, Tahoe Mountain Road, Mule Deer Circle
December 12 – Lake Tahoe Blvd from Boulder Mountain Drive to Grizzly Mountain Drive
December 13 – West side of North Upper Truckee from Zuni Street Highway 50, Chiapa Drive
December 14 – East side of North Upper Truckee from Grizzly Mountain to West San Bernardino Ave.
December 15 – Christmas Valley from Highway 50 to Grass Lake Road
Fender bender sends one to hospital in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/20/2017 - 9:26pm
A fender bender in front Stardust Lodge sent one to the hospital Monday evening. At approximately 5:21 p.m., the driver of a westbound Subaru was not paying attention and ran into the back of a pick-up truck.
Paramedics and a medic and fire crew from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded along with South Lake Tahoe Police.
The passenger in the truck was transported to Barton Hospital with minor injuries. Both drivers did not have injuries.
No one was cited and alcohol or drugs did not play a factor.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/17/2017 - 5:33pm
The following are the 75 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Nov. 7 - Nov. 13, 2017.
11/7
00:30 - 400 block of Ala Wai Blvd - Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm
07:45 - 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:09 - 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - False alarm or false call, other
12:17 - 1900 block of D St - Building fire
10:57 - 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Dispatched & cancelled en route
13:11 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Blood Drive
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/17/2017 - 4:17pm
Event Date:
November 27, 2017 (All day)
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is holding a blood drive on Monday, November 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at Fire Station 3 located at 2102 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Schedule an appointment by logging onto www.BloodHeron.com select “Donate Blood” and enter sponsor code: SLTF or call Kim George at 530.307.9596.
To save time at the fire station, log onto http://www.unitedbloodservices.org and complete your health history.
SLT Fire Chief Jeff Meston wins award
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 6:38pm
Chief Jeff Meston of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is the recipient of the Ed Bent Training Excellence Award in recognition of being the Outstanding Fire Instructor of the Year at the California Training Officers Symposium held this week in Fresno, California.
The award was created many years ago on behalf of Ed Bent for his contribution as a founding father of statewide training and curriculum for the California Fire Service.
Kudos: First Responders team up with Cub Scout Pack 592
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 1:17pm
Cub Scout Pack 592 of South Lake Tahoe held their fifth annual Police and Fire Night at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall on November 14.
Scouts were able to see first-hand the tools and techniques that first responders use to keep the community safe and how they work together when someone needs help.
Boys & Girls Club proposes idea of new home to LTUSD
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 12:57am
What is currently six portable buildings at the Al Tahoe school site could be a new home for the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT). That is the idea Jude Wood presented to the school board Tuesday night.
Wood, the BGCLT Executive Director, spoke in front of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's Trustees, giving them a look into a proposed partnership and future facility use agreement with the District with a new Clubhouse built on District owned property. The Club would fully fund the new building.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/12/2017 - 8:41pm
The following are the 60 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Oct. 30 - Nov. 6, 2017.
10/30
00:46 - 2200 block of Washington St - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
01:08 - 900 block of Merced Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
04:53 - 2600 block of Bertha Ave - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO
04:47 - 3600 block of Spruce Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
06:36 - 400 block of Lido Dr - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/04/2017 - 7:21pm
The following are the 99 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Oct. 18-29, 2017.
10/18
10:58 - 2100 block of Butler Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:21 - 1100 block of Winnemucca Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:58 - 2200 block of Dana Ct - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
17:06 - 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
18:01 - 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
DUI arrest after car flips in South Lake Tahoe parking lot
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/03/2017 - 2:21pm
No one was injured Thursday night after a 31-year-old woman from South Lake Tahoe lost control of her vehicle in the parking lot in front of Lotus Pho 2 / Freshies Restaurant on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
The woman was arrested on misdemeanor DUI charges and has since posted the $10,000 bail and been released.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded along with South Lake Tahoe Police.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/21/2017 - 5:54pm
The following are the 62 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Oct. 11-17, 2017.
10/11
01:01 - 3000 block of Riverside Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
03:42 - 1100 block of Emerald Bay Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
06:47 - 3300 block of Woodland Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
09:29 - 2800 block of Lakewood Cir - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
12:08 - 1000 block of Fern Rd - EMS call, IFT
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/15/2017 - 8:31pm
The following are the 194 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Sept. 20 - Oct. 10, 2017.
9/20
03:57 - 1000 block of 4th St - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Yes Yes
09:17 - 4100 block of Lakeshore Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
21:35 - 800 block of Capistrano Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
22:07:01 1100 block of Herbert Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Can a mega fire happen in Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2017 - 10:05pm
Before that question can be answered, we need to understand what a mega fire is. To be a mega fire it needs to meet these five points:
1. Starts near or in a high fire danger area during approaching or actual red flag conditions,
2. Escapes the initial attack,
3. Develops into a campaign fire covering a large area,
4. Requires thousand of firefighters and extensive additional resources to bring final containment,
5. Often cause huge property and other cultural losses in addition to vegetation destroyed.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Open House
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 2:56pm
Event Date:
October 14, 2017 - 10:00am
During Fire Prevention Week each year, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue holds their Open House to highlight fire safety in the community as well as opening their doors for tours and activities.
Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., both SLTFR fire stations will be open to the public.
Station #1 is located at 1252 Ski Run Boulevard. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher and participate in CPR training. Find life safety info, tours, static displays of fire equipment as giveaways.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 9:51pm
The following are the 70 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Sept 7 - 12, 2017.
9/7
00:09 - 3600 block of Forest Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
00:41 - 1100 block of 3rd St - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
03:13 - 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
08:12 - 900 block of Modesto Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:53 - 2200 block of Toiyabe Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
New South Lake Tahoe fire engine in town; Wetdown ceremony Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 12:42pm
New South Lake Tahoe Fire Engine #3 is ready for service and will be formally initiated in a Wetdown Ceremony during SLT Fire Rescue's Open House on Saturday, October 14.
Water main break near Stateline causes traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/08/2017 - 12:34am
Crews are still at the scene of a broken water main tonight at the state line. A 12" water main pipe under ground burst at the crosswalk between Harrah's and Harveys. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to help turn off valves as did transportation workers.
The pipe carries water for the Edgewood Water Company, the supplies to all of the casinos and golf course.
At approximately 3:00 p.m. Saturday, water was flowing down Highway 50, flooding the street near Marriott Timber Lodge.
No injuries in two car collision in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 2:11pm
A two-car collision on Highway 50 just before noon Sunday created a traffic jam, but there were no injuries.
At 11:48 a.m. October 1, emergency personnel from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Police Department and JPA ambulance responded to the area in between Motel 6 and Grocery Outlet.
The driver of a white Toyota Camry pulled out of Motel 6 into the path of a woman driving westbound in a tan Toytoa Avalon. The Camry driver was attempting to cross all westbound lanes to head east and did not see the Avalon.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2017 - 12:29am
The following are the 82 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Sept 1 - 6, 2017.
9/1
01:36 - Barton Hospital - EMS Interfacility Transfer
09:41 - 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
09:43 - 1300 block of Emerald Bay Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:06 - 3800 block of Pioneer Tr - Public service
10:39 = 3800 block of Pioneer Trail - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:16 - 1000 block of William Ave - Fire, other
South Lake Tahoe fire stations stocked with loaner life jackets
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 7:33pm
The use of life jackets saves lives, especially on Lake Tahoe where Cold Water Shock can kill a person in minutes.
It has been a deadly year on the lake, and the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) department has started a new program to help save lives in the future.
California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) has partnered with SLTFR in making life jackets available to the public on a loan basis. They have infant, child and adult sizes.
Fire Fest returns to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 2:15pm
Event Date:
September 30, 2017 - 10:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Helicopters, fire trucks, K-9s and demonstrations are just a few of the activities planned for 23rd annual Fire Fest on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe.
Admission is free and the event is a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about safety and conservation.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/10/2017 - 11:19pm
The following are the 134 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from August 21-31, 2017.
8/21
00:15 - Tallac Ave at Pasadena Ave - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
01:51 - 1100 block of 3rd St - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
03:00 - 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
04:30 - Barton Hospital - Interfacility Transfer
11:24 - 1500 block of Black Bart Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Community celebrates local public safety employees
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 12:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2nd annual Public Safety Appreciation Day was held on Thursday, September 7, and community members came out to say "thank you" to personnel from several agencies.
The City of South Lake Tahoe hosted the event which had live music, free BBQ and ice cream and a thank-you card making station.
Kids were able climb on board fire trucks, meet the new Search & Rescue puppy and get to know those who protect them on a daily basis.
Agencies invited were:
Calfire
· California Highway Patrol
· Nevada Highway Patrol
· Douglas County Sheriff's Office
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/02/2017 - 8:55pm
The following are the 147 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from August 9-20, 2017.
August 9
00:59 - 1100 block of Wildwood Ave - Hazmat release investigation w/ no hazmat
08:42 - 900 block of Turnback Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
09:55 - 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:22 - 1400 block of Herbert Ave - EMS: Dispatched & cancelled en route
12:53 - On Mule Deer Cir at Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
