Fire
Welcome to South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue!
Welcome to the web pages for South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue. You will find useful information about the fire department organization, educational materials, and tips for fire safety.
Mission Statement:
Serving our community with compassion, professionalism, and honor.
Call the Fire Marshal's office if you need information about defensible space inspections or chipping:
530-542-6037
Battalion Chief Kim George
Fire Marshal
Click this link for the chipping request form:
Click this link to request a Defensible Space Inspection, have a tree looked at and possibly marked for removal, or any other special needs that require an appointment:
Burning Restrictions
No open wood burning of any kind is ever allowed in the City limits of South Lake Tahoe.
You may have a propane fire pit.
Propane or Natural Gas BBQ's are ok.
Pellet BBQ's are ok.
Standards of Cover document
Annual Report
Strategic Plan 2017-2022
Read the Strategic Plan 2017-2022 (PDF)
Read our Business Plan 2017 (PDF)
Read our Career Development Guide (PDF)
Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Read the Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan (PDF)
To learn about becoming a Firewise USA certified community
https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Wildfire/Firewise-USA
Order a Knox Box here
Make sure you enter the department name exactly as follows: South Lake Tahoe Fire Dept