Burn Permits
9-1-1 should be used for reporting all emergencies. Please note, while in El Dorado County, if you have an emergency and need to dial from a cellular phone, you should dial (530) 626-4911. If you dial 9-1-1 from a cellular phone, you may be re-routed to a different county which may delay a response to the emergency.
Some examples of emergencies include:
- When you see smoke or fire.
- When someone’s life and/or property are in immediate danger.
- When rescue or emergency medical assistance is needed.
- When you have a visual location on a rattlesnake on your property.
- When you are not sure, call & let trained personnel decide.