Tag: Truckee Fire Protection District
Local Students Create Defensible Space for Couple in Need
SWEP, Truckee Fire Protection District, and Donner Trail Elementary students join together to carry out defensible-space work for a couple in need.
Are Property Owners or Renters Responsible for Reducing Risk of Wildfire?...
There is not any single blanket answer to the question: Is the renter or the homeowner responsible for fire prevention? Like with all things, a collaborative solution is ideal.
The Enforcers
Frustrated residents see code enforcement as a lengthy process with slow results, but the agencies empowered to protect our area’s environment and public safety say this is intentional. Who is right?
Donner Lake Fire Gets Rapid Response
The quick Donner Lake structure fire containment occurred because local emergency departments are maintaining staff and equipment while also helping on big wildfires.
Defining the End of Caldor and Dixie
As the Caldor and Dixie fires pour smoke into the Tahoe Basin, every single minute could make or break containment success.
What the Campfire Ban Means
The threat of wildfire looms large, and in response, regional fire agencies put in place “campfire bans” in recent years. What exactly that means, wherever you may be.
News Briefs | February 11 – March 10, 2021
Avalanche rescue mission; addressing trash issues; and local projects gaining momentum; more.
$pecial Districts Unit
This chart displays the widely varying benefits, compensation, and barriers to entry for our local elected officials.
Placer Board Mostly in Agreement to Shift Funding to Truckee Fire;...
Placer County Board of Supervisors receive information, provide comment on the current void of tax money from Martis Valley residents to the Truckee Fire Protection District.