El Dorado County Fire Protection District

Looks like we are going to see a little change in the weather which will include some precipitation. Be prepared for potentially winter driving conditions, allow for a little extra time and patience. The following information has been provided by the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

Our hospitals and communities need your help. California’s healthcare workers do their best every day to protect us. It’s time to return the favor by joining the fight to #StopTheSurge. Wear your mask and keep your distance. #YourActionsSaveLives

Cooler weather means lighting a fire in the fireplace! Have you taken steps to prevent a chimney fire? These fires can often go undetected but they can also cau...se significant damage to your home. Don't burn yourself out of your home this winter...learn about what causes chimney fires and how you can prevent them here https://www.csia.org/chimneyfires.html What steps do you take to prevent chimney fires?

We all want to stay warm, but we respond to more home fires in the winter months. Use space heaters and generators cautiously and according to the guidelines provided with the equipment. #IAFFsafetytips

Even though we had some rain, the residential debris burn ban is still in effect. For daily outdoor burn day status updates visit https://www.edcgov.us//pag/...burn_information_(outdoor).aspx of call (530) 621-5897 if you intend to burn. You can also use links on that page to make sure you have a valid permit in preparation for burning on a permissive burn day. See more

Cooler temperatures and a chance of showers today. Remember to allow a few more minutes for your commute this morning with potentially wet roadways. Drive safe! https://www.kcra.com//dropping-temperatures-mount/34598599

Crews responded to a residential structure fire off Gold Hill Rd this morning. The fire was contained within an hour. There were no reported injuries. CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit Rescue Fire Department El Dorado County Professional Firefighters #teamwork

There may be a change in our weather over the next few days, as a reminder outdoor burning is still suspended.

The fire on Spanish Ravine in Placerville is contained. Crews will remain on scene for another hour or so to fully extinguish any hot spots. Diamond Springs El Dorado Fire Protection District CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit El Dorado County Professional Firefighters #teamwork

Crews are working a residential structure fire with a small vegetation fire off Spanish Ravine in Placerville. Please watch for fire apparatus in the area.

Posted @withregram @ecffirefighters When the leaves fall off the trees, check your smoke alarm batteries! It's the end of daylight savings time; so as you 'fall back' remember to change your clocks and check your smoke alarms today! If your smoke alarms are not working or have a dead battery, your life is at risk! Three of every five home fire deaths resulted from, fires in homes with no smoke alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 25% of ...smoke alarm failures were caused by dead batteries. Please keep yourself, family and pets safe by having a working smoke alarm! #SafeElDoradoCounty #ChangeYourClocks #eldofire @eldofire #placerville #eldoradocounty #smokealarm #firesafety

Today at 10:05 AM Pioneer Fire Protection District and El Dorado County Fire Protection District responded to a single vehicle roll over at Grizzly Flat Rd and ...Rooster Ln. Resources worked until 2:00 PM to clear the lanes and resume traffic flow. Please remember to be cautious while driving.

Posted @withregram @ecffirefighters Miss Timber stopped by to visit one of our firefighters at Station 25 in Historic Placerville. #howloween #halloween #eldofire @eldofire #firefighters #placerville

Congratulations Gina! You will be missed- thank you for all the years of service. Posted @withregram @ginatassinari Over 35 years in the fire service, has been a good run! On to the 3rd trimester of my life conquering that over flowing bucket list of mine, PCT here I come! #firefighters #firedepartment #retired @ecffirefighters

Learn more about what should you consider 5-30 feet around your home for risk from #wildfire and get resources for your #defensiblespace. https://bit.ly/2Jbw9F3 #fireadapted #firewise #readyforwildfire #architects #insurance

October 28, 2020 is National First Responders Day. Recognizing the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strike...s. #USMilitary #SearchAndRescue #Dispatchers #LawEnforcement #Firefighters #EMS El Dorado County Sheriff's Office El Dorado County Fire Protection District See more

Happy #halloween from El Dorado County Fire! In an effort to keep you and our firefighters safe, our fire stations will be closed to trick or treaters this year. We appreciate your generosity, but we also cannot accept treats. El Dorado County Professional Firefighters