Lakehead Fire Company 54

05/20/2026

04/28/2026

BURN PERMITS REQUIRED- CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit will require burn permits for residential dooryard burning beginning at 8:00 A.M. on Friday, May 1, 2026.

CAL FIRE burn permits can only be obtained online at:
https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/

04/07/2026

MEDIA RELEASE
Drowning at Shasta Lake; Public Urged to Take all Safety Precautions

On Monday, April 6, 2026, at approximately 11:22 AM, Shasta County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of a 5-year-old missing juvenile in the water at Turntable Bay, Shasta Lake.

Deputies, along with a large contingent of allied public safety personnel including CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service, California Highway Patrol Air Operations, and medical personnel, responded to the scene and, upon arrival, determined the juvenile was not wearing a life jacket and had entered the water. Before the parents could remove the juvenile from the water to put on his personal flotation device, he had gone underwater.

A search effort was immediately initiated; unfortunately, at approximately 12:33 PM, the juvenile was located and recovered with the assistance of the Shasta County Dive Team.

The juvenile was released to the Shasta County Coroner’s Office for further investigation; however, no foul play is suspected. The juvenile’s identity is not being released at this time.

The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of all public safety agencies involved in this incident, offers sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the juvenile and to all those affected.

This incident serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly a routine outing can become tragic. The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public that, although we have seen warmer temperatures this spring, water temperatures will remain extremely cold for the foreseeable future. Additionally, the public is encouraged to check the condition of all boating equipment, including safety gear, to ensure it is in proper working condition.

03/28/2026

01/28/2026

The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. It is estimated that this work will continue through Friday, January 30th, 2026, as weather conditions allow and pending all required approvals.

Prescribed fires planned for the area include:
• Shasta Lake RD: Interstate 5 (Skyline) Pile Rx, 1/27, multiple sites along Interstate 5 between Packers Bay and Antlers Bridge (190 acres)

12/29/2025

Accidents can happen any time of year. Please always wear your safety equipment and practice boating safety all year round.

MEDIA RELEASE
Boating Collision on Lake Shasta Results in Injuries

On Saturday, December 27, 2025, at approximately 1:30 PM, Shasta County Sheriff’s deputies, along with fire and medical crews, responded to a report of a boating collision involving two vessels on Lake Shasta. The collision occurred in the area of the Packers Bay Inlet. There were 10 adult passengers between both vessels involved. At the time of the collision, no parties were wearing Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), however they did have all safety equipment on board.
Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office Boating Safety Unit responded to the scene and were assisted by patrol deputies from both the City of Shasta Lake and South County stations.
As a result of the collision, 3 victims were transported to a local hospital with injuries ranging from moderate to major, however none of the injuries were considered life-threatening.
The investigation into the cause of this collision is ongoing.
The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public of the importance of practicing boating safety while on the water. All parties on a vessel should wear a properly fitted and approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and maintain a proper lookout at all times.

10/11/2025

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Susan "Suzie" Smith. Suzie sustained injuries in the tragic REACH 5 accident in the Sacramento area earlier this week.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Susan "Suzie" Smith's loved ones and colleagues. Suzie's dedication and compassion touched countless lives. Her loss is deeply felt by our community and will be remembered through the lives that she cared for, and for the example she set in service to others. 🙏🏼

Our REACH family is devastated to share that Susan “Suzie” Smith has passed away from injuries sustained during the accident involving helicopter N414RX on Highway 50 on Monday night.

We will remember Suzie as a pillar of the EMS and healthcare community who saved countless lives by delivering compassionate care in their darkest hours. Suzie’s 50-year career as a nurse included nearly 21 years with REACH, and we are proud to call her our colleague and friend. We hope she is remembered for the light she brought to every call, every shift, and every patient she blessed with her care.

We grieve Suzie’s loss with her family, friends, colleagues and the entire community that she faithfully served. Her impact will be felt for years to come through the lives she touched, the teams she strengthened, and the compassion she embodied. Thank you for keeping Suzie’s loved ones and our REACH family in your thoughts and support for our team during this difficult time.

10/11/2025

Redding / Weaverville, CA – With recent rainfall events and cooler weather, the current Burn Permit Suspension will be lifted effective Monday, October 13, 2025. Burn permits are required pursuant to the provisions of section 4423.1 of the Public Resources Code.

Get your burn permit here:
https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov

Redding / Weaverville, CA – With recent rainfall events and cooler weather, the current Burn
Permit Suspension will be lifted effective Monday, October 13, 2025. Burn permits are required
pursuant to the provisions of section 4423.1 of the Public Resources Code.