North Lake Tahoe
Fire Protection District

Serving the Citizens of Incline Village & Crystal Bay, NV

NLTFPD News

11 June 2025

Hazardous Fuels Reduction Operations Underway at Lake Tahoe - 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., June ...

05 June 2025

WATER SAFETY IN LAKE TAHOE

Summer is here! While the temperatures outside are becoming warmer, the water temperature of Lake Tahoe is still on the cool side. Before you swim, test the temperature first and know your limitations. Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in ...

24 May 2025

HONOR OUR HEROES, CELEBRATE SAFELY THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, often considered the unofficial start of summer, the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District encourages our community and visitors to take a moment to remember the true meaning of the holiday—honoring th...

20 May 2025

Lake Tahoe Prescribed Fires 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., May 19, 2025 – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, if conditions a...

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Administration

Administration, Human Resources, Board of Directors

Emergency Services

Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, & Rescue

Fuels Management

Vegetation Management, Curbside Chipping, Hand Crews

Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention, Community Risk Reduction, Life Safety

Public Education

CPR Training, Emergency Preparedness, CERT

Schedule Curbside Chipping services

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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Questions? 775-831-0351

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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