News
Can we see your address?
Now that spring has finally decided to show up, we are seeing the record setting snow levels and exceptionally high snow-banks slowly melt away. As many of you know, driving around trying to find an address on a home is difficult when there’s a fortress of snow surrounding a home, but the snow isn’t the only thing keeping our firefighters/paramedics from locating your address…
Too much snow can destroy your home.
The combination of massive amounts of snowfall, and unbalanced snow loading on homes has left the North Tahoe Fire Protection District responding to several calls for collapsed roofs…
Winter weather hazards are all around — be alert
Snow! It’s everywhere, and from the looks of things, it’s planning to stick around.
Safety on the Slopes
Did you know that the local fire agencies in the Truckee and North Tahoe area work together to provide a response network of Paramedic Ambulance and Paramedic Engine companies?
Tips for Safely Ringing in the New Year
New Year’s Eve is notoriously a time to gather with friends and family to celebrate. It can be a time to reflect on the previous year…
Tips for Safely Disposing of your Smoke Alarm
Smoke alarms need to be replaced when they are 10 years old. But how do you know when smoke alarms are expired…
Holiday Cooking might call for a Fire Extinguisher
Last week North Lake Tahoe Fire discussed “Thanksgiving Safety.” Tips ranged from staying in the kitchen when you are cooking, to keeping knives out of the reach of children…