North Lake Tahoe
Fire Protection District

Serving the Citizens of Incline Village & Crystal Bay, NV

NLTFPD News

17 December 2024

Lake Tahoe Prescribed Burning to Continue This Week - Conditions and Weather Permitting

Contact: USDA Forest Service, Lisa Herron 530-721-3898 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., Dec. 16, 2024 – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) fall Prescribed Fire Program continues this week around Lake Tahoe. If c...

10 December 2024

Widespread Prescribed Fires Resume at Lake Tahoe - Conditions and weather permitting

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., Dec. 9, 2024 – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) Fall Prescribed Fire Program continues around Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. If conditions are favorable, widespread burning will resume this week. ...

06 December 2024

DECK THE HALLS SAFELY

Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together and enjoy the festivities. A few simple tips will help ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season. Preventing Christmas Tree Fires Choosing the tree: Choose a tree with fresh...

03 December 2024

Living With Fire Means Living With Smoke

Contact: USDA Forest Service, Lisa Herron 530-721-3898 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. LAKE TAHOE, Ca...

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NLTFPD provides Curbside Chipping services, with crews typically available to complete requests within one week (due to firefighting assignments and variable crew sizes, please allow up to three weeks). This service is available Spring through Fall.

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A shared history

North Lake Tahoe Fire District was formed by an act of the Washoe County Commissioners. Originally protecting the Crystal Bay and lakeshore areas only, the first NLTFPD fire station was in Crystal Bay.

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