Placerville, CA, October 29, 2022 — Firefighters from Placerville's Engine 25 extinguished a small spreading vegetation fire just before 4:30 pm…

Halloween is a time for fun and spooky celebrations and activities, but it can also be a time for some truly scary fire safety hazards. As the holiday…

September 17, 2022, Colorado Springs, CO — On behalf of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Fire Chief Tim Cordero presented…

Placerville, CA, October 8, 2022 - Firefighters were able to raise $6,888 for the Firefighters Burn Institute at Saturday's Fill the Boot for Burns…

Placerville, CA, October 4, 2022 - Placerville's Station 25 went "Pink in the Night" to raise awareness of breast cancer. This is part of a month-long…

Placerville, CA September 30, 2022 — We officially welcomed Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic Traci Kroll into our ranks on September 30th. Traci has…

September 14, 2022, Placerville, CA - Yesterday probationary firefighters from across the Fire District participated in combined manipulative skills…

Placerville, CA - August 23, 2022 - Accelerant Detection Canine Denali and Canine Handler Captain Jamie Preston were formally introduced to the…

Placerville, CA — Four Firefighters were sworn in during a badge pinning ceremony today in Placerville, California. Fire Chief Tim Cordero presided…

Placerville, CA – The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians contributed $600,000 towards the El Dorado County Fire Protection District’s purchase of a…

Camino, CA, Thursday July 21, 2022 — The El Dorado County Fire Protection District Board of Directors unanimously approved a First Responder Fee on…

Placerville, CA, July 21, 2022 —The El Dorado County Fire Protection District welcomed Accelerant Detection Canine Denali to the organization during a…

The El Dorado County Fire Protection District's own, Captain/Paramedic Jacob Poganski, jumped into action on the evening of Sunday, July 10, pulling…

Shingle Springs, CA, July 8, 2022 — The El Dorado County Fire Protection District recognized several staff promotions during a ceremony at the Shingle…

The El Dorado County Fire Protection District Board of Directors unanimously approved a First Responder Fee at the July 21, 2022 board meeting. You…

Our wildland urban-interface communities are no strangers to the difference that wildland firefighters make while working to save lives, property…

July 1, 2022, Kyburz, CA — Just before 10:30 am El Dorado County Fire Protection District Engine 17, Medic 25, Engine 26, Water Tender 21 and Division…

Placerville, CA — Independence Day is one of the busiest days of the year for firefighters. According to the National Fire Protection Association (…

June 23, 2022 — El Dorado County Fire Protection District was happy to officially welcome two new firefighters during a badge pinning ceremony at the…

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and the EL Dorado County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (County OES) announced a new system to push out…

June 14, 2022 — Yesterday probationary firefighters from across the Fire District participated in combined manipulative skills examinations…

This weekend we honor the sacrifice of those who have "Served the Cause of Freedom" for this great nation. In our Nation's 245 year history, over 660,…

May 22, 2022 — Strawberry Fire Safe Council held a community fire safety meeting on Saturday with guest speakers from the Pollock Pines Fire Safe…

May 19, 2022 – The El Dorado County Fire Protection District is pleased to share that the Insurance Services Office, Inc. Public Protection…

We would like to invite you to take a virtual tour of one of our ambulances. Come and take a look!

May 18, 2022 — It's National EMS Week and today we are recognizing Emergency Medical Services for Children Day. 

May 17, 2022 — Marshall Hospital celebrated local EMTs and Paramedics with a taco truck lunch today as part of National EMS Week recognition. Local…

May 16, 2022 — National EMS Week - Rising to the Challenge - Education Day

May 15, 2022 — It's National EMS Week! This week we will highlight several themes that impact EMS providers and our community.

May 5, 2022 — Four Firefighter Paramedics were sworn in during a badge pinning ceremony today in Placerville, California. The new Firefighter…

May 2, 2022 — Around 9 am El Dorado County Fire Protection District's Division 7703 and Engine 328 responded with Diamond Springs - El Dorado Fire…

Firefighters are preparing for wildfire this week by participating Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (RT-130) drills. Firefighters…

April 25, 2022 — Just after noon today Engine 26, Engine 17, Division 7705, and Medic 25 responded with CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit Engine 2771 for…

April 24, 2022 - Just after 4 pm today El Dorado County Fire Protection District Engine 26, Medic 25, Division 7703, Chief 7700, Engine 28, Diamond…

 April 20, 2022 — Firefighters visited the former City of Placerville Water Treatment Plant today as part of a shift-wide rope rescue drill…

April 20, 2022 — Just after 1 PM today, Chief 7700, Division 7705, Engine 17, and Medic 17 responded with Diamond Springs El Dorado Fire Protection…

April 19, 2022 — Division 7705, Engine 26, Medic 25 and Diamond Springs El Dorado Fire Protection District Engine 349 responded with California…

April 14, 2022 — We have had several nice spring days to get some training in! Firefighters across the District are constantly preparing for…

March 25, 2022 — Firefighters at Station 25 in Placerville were visited by students from Sierra School on Friday. Students learned about the fire…

March 17, 2022 - Gilmore Hero Foundation was recognized by the El Dorado County Fire Protection District Board of Directors during the March Board of…

March 16, 2022 — Firefighters at Station 25 in Placerville were happy to welcome students from Cottonwood Charter School and several homeschool…

Camino, CA, March 9, 2022 – El Dorado County Fire Protection District Paramedics have a new tool to help manage patients more efficiently than before…

Friday March 4, 2022 - The El Dorado County Fire Protection District had the pleasure of swearing in Firefighter/Paramedic Aaron Jarone, Firefighter/…

February 25, 2022 — This week all of the El Dorado County Fire Protection District team had the opportunity to brush up on vehicle extrication basics…

February 19, 2022 — Just after 4:30 PM on Saturday Engine 17 and Medic 17 of Pollock Pines and Division 7705 responded to a single vehicle accident on…

Placerville, CA — Just after 5 PM on Friday February 18, 2022 Engine 25 of Placerville, Chief 7700 and Division Chief 7705 responded to an aircraft…

On February 8th, the Community Economic Development Association of Pollock Pines (CEDAPP) recognized several participants for services they offered…

February 5, 2022 - This week The El Dorado County Fire Protection District received a three thousand dollar donation from Gilmore Hero Foundation. The…

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Just after 2 AM on January 3, 2022 Engine 319 and Medic 19 of Pleasant Valley and Engine 25 of Placerville responded to assist Pioneer Fire Protection…

Just before 7:30 PM on January 1, 2022 Engine 25 and Medic 25 responded to a vehicle into a structure in the 200 block of Main Street, Placerville…

At 8:45 am on December 27, 2021, firefighters responded to a house fire in a residential duplex off of Woodridge Court in Placerville. Firefighters…

Yesterday, December 13, 2021 shortly after noon firefighters from the El Dorado County Fire Protection District responded to Riverwood Drive for a…

On Thursday December 9, 2021 the El Dorado County Fire Protection District had the pleasure of swearing in Firefighter / EMT Rolling and promoting the…

El Dorado County Fire Protection District firefighters were proud to participate in the Hangtown Christmas Parade! The District's Honor Guard carried…

El Dorado County Fire Protection District firefighters had a great time being involved with the tree lighting festivities in Pollock Pines Saturday…

Firefighters were on their way to see the Historic Downtown Placerville tree lighting - and who did they find? Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus!  Climbing…

Thanksgiving is a time for families to safely gather and reflect on what they are thankful for. It is a beginning to the holiday season and should be…

It is more than a slogan – and firefighters see it often – smoke alarms save lives. Working smoke alarms alert you more quickly in the event of a fire…

Firefighters at Station 17 in Pollock Pines, CA have been excited to deliver service in a brand-new fire engine. The El Dorado County Fire Protection…

Camino, CA, October 13, 2021 – El Dorado County Fire Protection District is passing on firefighting gear to assist community college students learning…

Station 25 in Historic Downtown Placerville is displaying pink lights along the roofline during the month of October. This is part of Pink in the…