South Lake Tahoe Firefighters Association

South Lake Tahoe Fire units with the assistance from Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, Lake Valley Fire Protection District, Cal Fire and the US Forrest Service extinguished a vegetation fire near Van Sickle Bi-State park today.

Watch this heart warming video of a mother bear 🐻 rescuing her cub in #LakeTahoe 💙 Happy #MothersDay to all the hardworking #moms and motherly figures! A mother's love knows no boundaries. #ThanksMom

@KOLO8 Yes you can

@SLakeFireRescue Can we use your photos on our newscast?

SLTFR 1st alarm with the help of TDFPD and LVFPD for a TC rollover into a tree. This was early this morning on Lake Tahoe Blvd. near San Jose Ave. The patient was extricated in critical condition and flown to Renown by calstar from the scene.

South Lake Tahoe Firefighters assisted Cal Tahoe JPA with disinfecting one of their ambulances this morning after a transport. Personnel utilized a product called Decon 7 to fog the inside surfaces of the unit.

In one 48 hour ‘tour’, SLTFR crews can respond to a real variety of calls and experience a real variety of events. A Shift did some N95 mask fit testing, fire and EMS training, responded to vehicle accidents, fire calls, CPR calls and a variety of medical aids. #weexistforyou

Some excellent training with our mutual aid partners tonight. SLTFR, Tahoe Douglas and Lake Valley trained on multi company drills through several scenarios tonight at the Super 8 motel. #weexistforyou

Future SLTFR Truck 2 is in week 2 of production at Pierce Manufacturing. Should be complete this Spring!

Merry Christmas from all of us at SLTFR! Stay safe this holiday season! #weexistforyou

Crews are clearing a large tree across Sierra Blvd at Bertha Ave. please avoid the area if possible.

Christmas Engine enroute to South Y and Tata neighborhoods. Ho Ho Ho

SLTFR was honored to participate in the Wreaths Across America event held this morning at Happy Homestead cemetery. All branches of the military and public safety were recognized for their service by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

SLTFR reminds you and your family to drive safely. Don’t forget to carry chains and keep your gas tank full. Expecting snow at low elevations this week. #weexistforyou. #caltrans. #stayoutoftheditch. #slowdown

Engine 1 and Engine 3 completing some monitor training. Crews practice monthly performance standards to hone their skills. #weexistforyou

Engine 3 conducting monthly performance standards. Today’s drill was placing a portable monitor in service with 5” hose. Great job. #weexistforyou

SLTFR reminds you to set your clocks back tonight AND change your smoke detector batteries.

Our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters at El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and to the family of Deputy Brian Ishmael. Rest In Peace.

SLTFR responded with the JPA for a 3 vehicle traffic collision today. Arrived to find no injuries however the passenger of the red vehicle refused to be treated... gotta love the Halloween season!

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area from 11 am Sunday through 11 am Monday. Have you prepared a go bag yet?