FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I live in Meeks Bay/El Dorado County. Where do I submit for Plan Review?

North Tahoe Fire does plan reviews for Meeks Bay Fire. Visit the PLAN REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND RESOURCES page for more inforamation. Meeks Bay Fire Residential Sprinkler plans need to be submitted to El Dorado County. Meeks Bay Fire Commercial Sprinkler plans, need to be submitted to North Tahoe Fire. Email plans@ntfire.net for more information.



Where do I find a hydrant map?

To obtain the most accurate hydrant information, contact the water purveyor for you property. The water purveyors own and are responsible for district hydrants.



How do I get a burn permit?

Residential Burn Permits may now be obtained directly through the CAL FIRE WEB PAGE. For additional information on residential burning, visit our BURN PERMITS AND BURN RESTRICTIONS page. You are required to always follow Burning Guidelines and Red Flag Warnings.



I want to sign up for chipping. How do I do that?

PREVENTION -- DEFENSIBLE SPACE/CHIPPING for more information.



I am a vendor for EMS supplies, who do I contact?

Please visit our DISTRICT STAFF page. You will find the contact information for our EMS Battalion Chief.



What is a red flag warning?

Please refer to our RED FLAG WARNING page for details on red flag warnings.



How do I know if there is prescribed burning in the area?

Please refer to the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team website for prescribed burning in the Tahoe Basin. A link to this page is on our PRESCRIBED BURNING page, as well as our HELPFUL LINKS page.



What is the ISO rating for the Alpine Springs County Water District?

The ISO rating for ASCWD is 3. The GIS mapping issue has been corrected for that area. For more inforamtion on the District's ISO rating please visit the INSURANCE QUESTIONS page.