"Our Mission: We, the El Dorado Hills Fire Department, exist to serve and protect the Community through emergency management."

Fire Station Open House

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You are cordially invited to attend our Open House for the fire station located in Latrobe. Come and meet the Firefighters, tour the newly remodeled station and enjoy a barbeque lunch!

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Congratulations to Retired Fire Prevention Specialist

Congratulations to Retired Fire Prevention Specialist

Fire Prevention Specialist Walter Jukes retired from the El Dorado Hills Fire Department on Monday, December 29, 2014.  He has provided loyal, dedicated, and outstanding service to the El Dorado Hills Community and Fire Department during his six years of service.

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A Safety Message from the Fire Marshal

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department reminds you that a very dry Christmas tree can present a serious fire danger. It is best to remove your old Christmas tree before it becomes too dry.

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Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will be collecting new unwrapped toys for the TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM at all of our fire stations up to December 11th. Toys for Tots does not accept used toys, clothing, or food for the program.

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Save the Date for Santa Run 2014

Save the Date for Santa Run 2014
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December is just around the corner and along with it comes a special visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves.  Please be sure to Save the Date from December 15-20, 2014 for the 51st Annual Santa Run.  To find out if Santa is coming to a neighborhood near you and for more information, please visit the Santa Run webpage at www.edhfire.com/santa-run.

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Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips

Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department would like remind the community to keep safe this Thanksgiving. Here are some fire safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

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Station 84 Update

Station 84 Update

The new Station 84 construction has begun. The estimated move-in date to the new station will be September 2015.

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Change your Smoke Detector Batteries

Change your Smoke Detector Batteries

Remember that with the time change, you should change the batteries in your smoke detectors!

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Has Your Property Insurance Increased or Been Cancelled?

Insurance companies in California have been steadily adjusting their risk tolerance as a result of large losses that they have suffered from devastating fires. As a result, many insurance companies are cancelling or not renewing homeowner's insurance policies. For some residents, the insurance companies are requesting large vegetation clearances and rates are dramatically increasing.

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Annual Smoke Detector Giveaway

Annual Smoke Detector Giveaway

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department will be partnering with El Dorado Hills Rotary Club to do our Annual Smoke Detector Giveaway. We will be visiting White Rock Village Mobile Home Park offering to install and check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and batteries free of charge.

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Congratulations to Battalion Chief John Niehues

Congratulations to Battalion Chief John Niehues

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department says goodbye to Battalion Chief John Niehues.  John Niehues dedicated 24 years of service to the El Dorado Hills Fire Department and community.  A flag ceremony took place on Saturday, September 27, 2014 honoring John and his years of service.

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King Fire Update

King Fire Update

Yesterday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued an emergency proclamation for El Dorado and Siskiyou counties due to the effects of the King and Boles fires, which have burned thousands of acres, destroyed homes and other structures and damaged critical infrastructure. The growth from yesterday has bumped up the total size of the fire to 70,944 acres. There are currently 3,695 fire personnel working this fire.

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Fundraiser - St. Jude Children's Hospital

El Dorado Hills Fire Department is participating in a fundraiser at Chili's Bar and Grill located in Town Center in El Dorado Hills. Fire personnel and Chief Officers are helping serve lunch and dinner on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Chili's Bar and Grill in a fundraising effort to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Regional Operations Committee Meeting

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Notice is hereby given that the President of the Board of Directors has called a Regional Committee Meeting for Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 4:00 PM at 1050 Wilson Blvd., El Dorado Hills.  The purpose of this meeting is to have discussions with designated employee representatives regarding matter within the scope of the Agency's Memorandum of Understanding and the staffing proposal related to the annexation of Latrobe FPD.  The public will have the opportunity to address the Committee on this item before closed session. 

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Community Flu Clinics

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El Dorado County Public Health is offering low cost Flu Shots and FluMist to the community.  Please view the flyer below for dates and locations.

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Station 84 Demolition

Station 84 Demolition

Station 84 demolition began on August 18, 2014. It is estimated for demolition to be complete within 10 days. We apologize for the mess caused during the rebuild of our El Dorado Hills Fire Station. 

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Notice of Hearing - Latrobe FPD

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Notice is hearby given that a LAFCO hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of the Latrobe Fire Protection District Dissolution and the El Dorado Hills County Water District Annexation of Latrobe Fire Protection District.  The hearing will be held at the El Dorado County Government Center located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA.  For more information, please contact the LAFCO office at (530) 295-2707.

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Safety Message: Dangers of the Fire Challenge

There is a dangerous new activity that some teenagers are attempting which is called the "Fire Challenge".  The "Fire Challenge" involves teenagers pouring an ignitable liquid, often rubbing alcohol, on their bare skin and then lighting themselves on fire.

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BEWARE of Phone Scams

It was recently reported to our Fire Department that there are individuals making phone calls posing as an El Dorado Hills Fire representative soliciting funds to support our Fire Department.  This is a SCAM.  Please do NOT give any information or money to these individuals as they have no relation to our Fire Department.  If you are contacted, please report the information to our On-Duty Battalion Chief at (916) 933-6623 ext. 12, as well as the El Dorado Sheriff's Office at (530) 621-5655.

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Station 84 Demolition is Scheduled

El Dorado Hills Fire Station 84 has been scheduled to be demolished on August 18, 2014.  Demolition is anticipated to take one week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ben Cowles or refer to the Station 84 Redevelopment webpage.

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