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The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department services 16 sq. miles of urban /wildland interface housing with a population of roughly 24,500 people. We are neighbored by our close agency Lake Valley Fire Protection District and on the other side Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District. As a department we strive to provide the utmost excellence in care for our community. Whether it is fire suppression, vehic

le accidents, rescue situations, any kind of medical call, or responding to residences for concerned citizens that need help. As well as this we also provide many community outreach and education programs. Our area promotes some of the most spectacular views of a high alpine lake in the country as well as endless outdoor activities. We are an all risk department which means we aim to tackle any obstacle placed in front of us. Not only are we next to a large body of water, but we also have a local airport, ski resorts, highway’s, and target hazard hotels located within the city limits just to name a few. Our highly trained personnel work around the clock to keep our community safe and we are proud to do it.

05/30/2026

Come see us at South Tahoe Middle School today for the Wildfire Safety Expo! Going on now until 2pm!

05/28/2026

What are YOU doing this Saturday? You want to come hang out with the firefighters and see our cool stuff? There will be 26 agencies out at the Wildfire Safety Expo this year! And food! The Firefighter’s Foundation will be there selling BBQ and tshirts!
Juice it Up will be there! Snowie Snowcones! The Honey Bee Ice Cream Truck!
Fun giveaways! Activities! You can put out a real fire with a fire extinguisher! And learn about what to do to prepare for wildfire. You know you want to come be a part of this super fun day!
Saturday at South Tahoe Middle School from 10am-2pm! All the cool kids will be there!!🚒😎

05/27/2026

SLTFR engine 3 crew was called out to Tahoe Keys to assist with getting a log out of the lagoon this Memorial Day weekend. That was quite a log! 🪵

05/20/2026

We are getting ready for the 12th annual Wildfire Safety Expo! The event will be May 30th from 10-2PM at South Tahoe Middle School. Can’t wait to see you there! 🚒🔥

05/19/2026

At approximately 8pm on Monday 5/18 SLTFR received a call for a sunken vessel at Tahoe Keys Marina. Engine 3 and Truck 2 responded with Vessel Assist to solve the problem. (Cuz that’s what we do!)
The retrieval of the vessel was successful and the lake was not impacted by fluids at all, as they remained contained within the vessel.
The cause of the issue was a leak in the water intake.
No injuries to life or our environment!🙌
Just another day doing our part to help!

05/16/2026

SLTFR is proud to welcome the newest member of our Fire family, Firefighter /Paramedic Austin Cia.
Austin previously worked for Wilton Fire Protection District and then Folsom Fire Department where he served as an Engineer for the past 3 years.
Austin and his wife Jessica made the move to South Lake Tahoe, where they will raise their family.
Fire Chief Drennan swore in Austin at a badge pinning ceremony on May 4th.
We are thrilled to have Firefighter/Paramedic Cia on board and he is looking forward to serving his new community with Compassion, Professionalism, and Honor.
❤️🚒

05/13/2026

The LTBMU is scheduled to conduct an understory burn on approximately 32 acres south of Pioneer Trail. There will be an informational booth available during burning activity between Hepka Drive and Jicarilla Drive

05/11/2026

The 12th annual Wildfire Safety Expo is coming up on Saturday May 30th! Join us at South Tahoe Middle School 10-2pm. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

05/08/2026

Memorial Procession Information – Fire Engineer Neil Schnaible

The Lake Valley Fire Protection District will honor the life and service of Fire Engineer Neil Schnaible with a dignified memorial procession on Friday, May 8. Engineer Schnaible passed away on May 4, following a medical emergency that occurred while on duty on April 29.

The procession will begin at Renown Regional Medical Center (Mill Street) in Reno at 9:00 am, traveling southbound on Interstate 580 before transitioning to westbound U.S. Highway 50, and will conclude on Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.
This procession provides an opportunity for family, friends, and members of the fire service to come together to honor Engineer Schnaible’s dedication, service, and commitment to his community.

Please note: This is a private procession. We respectfully ask that the public not join or participate in the procession itself. Those wishing to pay their respects are encouraged to do so safely from along the procession route.
We appreciate the community’s understanding and support as we honor our brother in the fire service.

05/06/2026

The City of South Lake Tahoe will be showing our respect for Lake Valley Fire District in honoring Engineer Neil Schnaible’s life and career by lowering our City flags to half staff until sunset on May 11th. Our thoughts are with Neil’s family and friends. May our fire brother rest in peace.

Address

2101 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA
96150

Telephone

+15305426160

Website

http://Cityofslt.us/fire

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