SouthLakeTahoeFireRescue

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue.

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Wintertime fire safety tips. Winter is when the majority of fires in the home occurs. Follow these safety tips to enjoy a safe and cozy winter season. #FireSafe #FireSafety #BeFireSafe #NFPA #laketahoe

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Cal Fire released an updated version of the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map. SLTFR will present this to city council in April to adopt this into ordinance and also are open to public comment on the map until that date. You can also find this informati...

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We'll be at Tahoe Bagel on Al Tahoe Blvd next Thursday tabling with information on defensible space, home hardening, and Firewise and Fire Adapted Communities. If you missed our event at Cuppa Tahoe last month, now is the time to come! Plus, pick up a free go bag starter kit.

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More snow = more hydrants to clear! Clearing your nearby hydrants saves firefighters precious minutes. Plus, you can take a photo, send it or show it to us in person, and pick up our 2024-25 mug at any of SLTFR's stations!

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More snow = more hydrants to clear! Clearing your nearby hydrants saves firefighters precious minutes. Plus, you can take a photo, send it or show it to us in person, and pick up our 2024-25 mug at any of SLTFR's stations!

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Are your gutters metal? Do your gutters have considerable vegetative debris buildup? Consider gutter covers for your home hardening.

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Are your vents safeguarded from embers? Ember resistant vents are one of the most important and cost-effective home hardening measures. They can save your home.

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Replacing wood fencing directly attached to the home or within 5 feet of the structure is an important aspect of home hardening!

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What is home hardening? Stay tuned for home hardening tips this week!

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What types of vegetation do you have around your home? Removing high fire risk plants is essential to improving your defensible space.

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Ready to make a difference? Learn hands-only CPR in just a few minutes with our online training video. Complete a short quiz after the video and receive a Hands-only CPR card valid for one year. Visit https://t.co/Cm1hglUNL0 to start your training today...
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Swipe through to find out the best practices for vegetation management within your defensible space zones!

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February is American Heart Month. American Heart Month focuses on raising awareness about cardiovascular health and preventing heart disease. The goal is to educate communities about heart disease which is a leading cause of death and urge everyone to learn hands-only CPR. ...

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Interested in making your house safer during wildfire events? Work on your defensible space today! By following the zone requirements, you can lower the threat of ignition to your house and property during wildfire events while also creating safer areas for firefighters to wor...

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Come find us at Cuppa Tahoe tomorrow! We'll have information on Firewise and Fire Adapted Communities, defensible space, home hardening, and more. And, come grab your free go bag starter kit.

Now's the time to prepare yourself and your community for wildfires!

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Come find SLTFR at Cuppa Tahoe next Thursday from 10:30am-12:30pm!

We'll be sharing information on how to prepare yourself and your community for wildfires through Fire Adapted and Firewise Communities programs. Plus, you can grab a free go bag at our table!

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Prepare for wildfires year-round by joining your neighborhood's Fire Adapted or Firewise Community. Check to see if there's one operating in your neighborhood here: https://t.co/8S70ddAr0b

Interested in starting your own Fire Adapted Community or Firewise neighborhood? Conta...

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Come find SLTFR at Cuppa Tahoe next Thursday from 10:30am-12:30pm!

We'll be sharing information on how to prepare yourself and your community for wildfires through Fire Adapted and Firewise Communities programs. Plus, you can grab a free go bag at our table!

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Wishing the wonderful South Lake Tahoe community a Merry Christmas! This season, we celebrate the spirit of togetherness and gratitude. From our dedicated team at South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, thank you for your continued support and for looking out for one another. Stay warm,...

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Wishing everyone a cozy and joyful Christmas Eve! As we gather with loved ones, remember fire safety. You want Santa to pay you a visit, not the fire department. Enjoy the holiday spirit and take care of each other!