Our Firefighters

El Dorado County Fire Protection District Firefighters

Helicopter Rescue Technician Program

A person in safety gear rappels down a cliff against a blue sky with clouds and surrounding trees.
A person in a helmet gestures toward a steep cliff, with trees in the background and a clear blue sky above.
A helicopter hovers above tall trees, with a person hanging from it, against a bright blue sky and scattered clouds.
A person in a safety helmet and yellow jacket is using a pulley system on a rocky hillside, with a dramatic mountainous backdrop.
A person in a harness is being lowered by a rope against a backdrop of cliffs and blue sky.
A helicopter in flight against a clear blue sky, possibly used for rescue operations.
A group of rescue workers wearing yellow gear and helmets are on a rocky terrain, likely engaged in a rescue operation.
A group of firefighters poses in front of a helicopter in a hangar, ready for action with gear in hand.
A person in a helmet walks atop a pile of stones against a clear blue sky, appearing contemplative and focused.
Five individuals in work attire stand in front of helicopters inside a hangar, holding safety equipment. American flag visible.
A police helicopter is in a hangar with personnel observing a briefing. Tools and equipment are visible in the background.
A helicopter is flying overhead with an object hanging from it against a clear blue sky.
Mountain rescue team rappelling and observing from rocky terrain, with a dramatic cliff and blue sky in the background.
A group of firefighters in protective gear stands in a line, prepared for a task, with greenery in the background.
A helicopter is hovering above a team of rescue personnel on the ground, preparing to hoist a person or equipment.
A group of firefighters poses in front of a helicopter, wearing gear and helmets, ready for a mission.
A person in safety gear rappels down a cliff against a blue sky with clouds and surrounding trees.
A person in a helmet gestures toward a steep cliff, with trees in the background and a clear blue sky above.
A helicopter hovers above tall trees, with a person hanging from it, against a bright blue sky and scattered clouds.
A person in a safety helmet and yellow jacket is using a pulley system on a rocky hillside, with a dramatic mountainous backdrop.
A person in a harness is being lowered by a rope against a backdrop of cliffs and blue sky.
A helicopter in flight against a clear blue sky, possibly used for rescue operations.
A group of rescue workers wearing yellow gear and helmets are on a rocky terrain, likely engaged in a rescue operation.
A group of firefighters poses in front of a helicopter in a hangar, ready for action with gear in hand.
A person in a helmet walks atop a pile of stones against a clear blue sky, appearing contemplative and focused.
Five individuals in work attire stand in front of helicopters inside a hangar, holding safety equipment. American flag visible.
A police helicopter is in a hangar with personnel observing a briefing. Tools and equipment are visible in the background.
A helicopter is flying overhead with an object hanging from it against a clear blue sky.
Mountain rescue team rappelling and observing from rocky terrain, with a dramatic cliff and blue sky in the background.
A group of firefighters in protective gear stands in a line, prepared for a task, with greenery in the background.
A helicopter is hovering above a team of rescue personnel on the ground, preparing to hoist a person or equipment.
A group of firefighters poses in front of a helicopter, wearing gear and helmets, ready for a mission.
Firefighters discussing something outdoors during sunset, with emergency lights in the background.
A painted rock on a brick surface reads "Thank You ❤️ Fire Fighters." It expresses gratitude towards firefighters.
Grateful for our Community support
A firefighter sitting on the ground, tenderly caring for a small cat in a rescue situation.
Captain Snyder assisting a cat that was home during a structure fire
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Crews on Engine 328
Two firefighters in yellow gear are working in a grassy area, managing hoses while battling a wildfire in the background.
Firefighters are battling a blaze near a building, with fire trucks and hoses stretched across the road. Smoke is visible in the background.
Residential fire in Pleasant Valley
A firefighter in uniform operates a fire hose connected to a truck, spraying water on the ground.
Training day
A fire truck is parked in front of a dark sky illuminated by a wildfire, highlighting the urgency of fire response efforts.
Engine 328 out on the fireline 
Two firefighters in forest gear smiling for a selfie, with a backdrop of trees and wilderness.
Captain Poganski and Firefighter Serena - out on the fireline
A firefighter in gear is battling a fire at a house, with flames visible in the background and emergency equipment nearby.
Residential fire in Camino
A group of firefighters in uniform stands in front of a fire truck, smiling for the camera.
Congratulations to our newly promoted Engineers and 2 new firefighters
A group of firefighters stands in front of a fire truck holding thank-you signs, showing appreciation and community support.
A huge THANK YOU to Peet's Coffee for recognizing and supporting our fireifghters with a generous donation of coffee!
A close-up of a fire truck with "El Dorado County" displayed, featuring an American flag design and a sunset in the background.
PRIDE
A group of individuals in wet suits, wearing helmets, near a riverbank, preparing for water activities on a sunny day.
Swift Water Rescue drills in Coloma

Cool Incident May 22, 2008

Summary: The Cool Incident was a 97 acre wildland fire that started west of Highway 49 across from the quarry, north of the town of Cool on May 22, 2008. The fire was wind driven. No structures were lost or damaged. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.

A hazy landscape shows smoke rising above buildings, indicating a possible fire nearby, with grassland in the foreground.
Wind drives the fire toward the town of Cool.
A landscape with smoke rising in the distance, suggesting a possible fire, with trees and a house visible in the foreground.
A smoke column erupts from the fire.
A landscape scene with smoke rising in the background, possibly from a fire, alongside a road with some buildings and utility poles.
Flames race uphill behind the town.
The image shows a rural area with a smoke plume rising from nearby hills, and several vehicles parked near a shopping area.
The fire burns behind the local businesses.
A smoky landscape near a roadside commercial area, suggesting a fire in the distance with vehicles and power lines visible.
Flames scorch the hills behind Cool businesses.
A helicopter is hovering in a smoky area, possibly involved in fire control or emergency response efforts.
A helicopter drops water on the fire.
The image shows a smoky landscape with emergency vehicles on a road, indicating a potential fire situation in the area.
Crews gain access to the fire.
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The aftermath: a burned hillside behind the town of Cool.
A hazy landscape shows smoke rising above buildings, indicating a possible fire nearby, with grassland in the foreground.
A landscape with smoke rising in the distance, suggesting a possible fire, with trees and a house visible in the foreground.
A landscape scene with smoke rising in the background, possibly from a fire, alongside a road with some buildings and utility poles.
The image shows a rural area with a smoke plume rising from nearby hills, and several vehicles parked near a shopping area.
A smoky landscape near a roadside commercial area, suggesting a fire in the distance with vehicles and power lines visible.
A helicopter is hovering in a smoky area, possibly involved in fire control or emergency response efforts.
The image shows a smoky landscape with emergency vehicles on a road, indicating a potential fire situation in the area.
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These pictures were taken by and are courtesy of Andrea Schliessmann of the Cool Deli.

Special Events

A red fire truck from El Dorado County with firefighters on top, participating in a parade.
Christmas Parade
A festive parade featuring a vintage red fire truck with people smiling and celebrating on board, surrounded by spectators.
Christmas Parade
A vintage red fire truck is parading with a group of people, including children, celebrating in a festive atmosphere.
Christmas Parade
A crowd gathers around fire trucks at an event, with people taking photos and interacting in a festive atmosphere.
Christmas Parade
A firefighter explains equipment to a boy and an adult near a fire truck at an event.
Christmas Parade
A firefighter interacts with a group of people near a fire truck in a sunny outdoor setting.
School visit
A firefighter and a young child in a miniature firefighter outfit pose in front of a fire truck.
Halloween
Two firefighters are cooking pancakes on a griddle at an outdoor event, smiling and working together under a tent.
Pancake Feed
Children explore the tools inside a fire truck, guided by a firefighter, in a bright and engaging outdoor setting.
A firefighter is teaching a group of children in a classroom, discussing fire safety.
A red fire truck from El Dorado County with firefighters on top, participating in a parade.
A festive parade featuring a vintage red fire truck with people smiling and celebrating on board, surrounded by spectators.
A vintage red fire truck is parading with a group of people, including children, celebrating in a festive atmosphere.
A crowd gathers around fire trucks at an event, with people taking photos and interacting in a festive atmosphere.
A firefighter explains equipment to a boy and an adult near a fire truck at an event.
A firefighter interacts with a group of people near a fire truck in a sunny outdoor setting.
A firefighter and a young child in a miniature firefighter outfit pose in front of a fire truck.
Two firefighters are cooking pancakes on a griddle at an outdoor event, smiling and working together under a tent.
Children explore the tools inside a fire truck, guided by a firefighter, in a bright and engaging outdoor setting.
A firefighter is teaching a group of children in a classroom, discussing fire safety.

Paying Respects

A group of firefighters in uniforms poses together, holding name signs, on a rooftop with a cityscape in the background.
Sac 911 Memorial Climb
The image shows a gravestone with the name "KECK," honoring Matthew Steven, a loving father, with flowers and an American flag.
Gravestone of Captain Matt Keck
The image shows a memorial or plaque listing names and locations of individuals, likely in honor of their service.
California Firefighter's Memorial
The image features a memorial sculpture for California firefighters, depicting a firefighter and a child.
California Firefighter's Memorial
A hand holding a commemorative medal for the Annual California Firefighters Memorial, featuring a black line symbolizing mourning.
California Firefighter's Memorial
The image features a wooden plaque inscribed with "The Last Alarm," honoring bravery and service, and commemorating fallen heroes.
California Firefighter's Memorial
A gleaming brass bell inscribed with "HONOR" and "CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL," likely part of a memorial site.
California Firefighter's Memorial
Firefighters pose for a group photo at a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event, with an American flag and banners in the background.
Sac 911 Memorial Climb
The image features firefighters silhouetted against sunlight, with the phrase "NEVER FORGET" prominently displayed, commemorating 9/11.
Sac 911 Memorial Climb
A firefighter kneels in front of American flags, with a scenic view of mountains and a clear sky in the background.
Sac 911 Memorial Climb
A large group of firefighters in gear poses together on a rooftop with a clear blue sky in the background.
Sac 911 Memorial Climb
A group of firefighters in uniforms poses together, holding name signs, on a rooftop with a cityscape in the background.
The image shows a gravestone with the name "KECK," honoring Matthew Steven, a loving father, with flowers and an American flag.
The image shows a memorial or plaque listing names and locations of individuals, likely in honor of their service.
The image features a memorial sculpture for California firefighters, depicting a firefighter and a child.
A hand holding a commemorative medal for the Annual California Firefighters Memorial, featuring a black line symbolizing mourning.
The image features a wooden plaque inscribed with "The Last Alarm," honoring bravery and service, and commemorating fallen heroes.
A gleaming brass bell inscribed with "HONOR" and "CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL," likely part of a memorial site.
Firefighters pose for a group photo at a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event, with an American flag and banners in the background.
The image features firefighters silhouetted against sunlight, with the phrase "NEVER FORGET" prominently displayed, commemorating 9/11.
A firefighter kneels in front of American flags, with a scenic view of mountains and a clear sky in the background.
A large group of firefighters in gear poses together on a rooftop with a clear blue sky in the background.

Strike Teams

The image shows a lineup of various fire trucks parked in a lot under a clear blue sky.
A dramatic scene showing a wildfire with flames in the background, a firefighter, a fire truck, and a cow nearby.
Rim fire
A fire truck is parked as a bulldozer works to manage a wildfire, with flames and smoke visible in the background.
OES 372
A group of firefighters in yellow uniforms gathers around a helicopter, likely preparing for a training or rescue operation.
Helicopter Training
Firefighters are unloading gear from a fire truck in a driveway, preparing for their duties.
Heading out
A firefighter in yellow gear stands by a fire truck, with smoke visible in the background among the trees.
Fireline medic
A firefighter battling flames in a smoky landscape, highlighting the intensity of a wildfire.
Firefighters in protective gear observe a wildfire burning in the background, surrounded by smoke and dry vegetation.
Engine 328 crew
The image shows a red fire engine with equipment visible on the sides, parked in a wooded area.
Engine 328
A fire truck parked on a rocky, burned hillside with a mountainous landscape in the background.
Engine 328
A fire truck in front of a wildfire, with flames visible on the hillside, indicating a dangerous fire situation.
Engine 28
Fire trucks lined up in a field with a smoky mountain backdrop, indicating a wildfire response effort in El Dorado County.
The image shows a lineup of various fire trucks parked in a lot under a clear blue sky.
A dramatic scene showing a wildfire with flames in the background, a firefighter, a fire truck, and a cow nearby.
A fire truck is parked as a bulldozer works to manage a wildfire, with flames and smoke visible in the background.
A group of firefighters in yellow uniforms gathers around a helicopter, likely preparing for a training or rescue operation.
Firefighters are unloading gear from a fire truck in a driveway, preparing for their duties.
A firefighter in yellow gear stands by a fire truck, with smoke visible in the background among the trees.
A firefighter battling flames in a smoky landscape, highlighting the intensity of a wildfire.
Firefighters in protective gear observe a wildfire burning in the background, surrounded by smoke and dry vegetation.
The image shows a red fire engine with equipment visible on the sides, parked in a wooded area.
A fire truck parked on a rocky, burned hillside with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A fire truck in front of a wildfire, with flames visible on the hillside, indicating a dangerous fire situation.
Fire trucks lined up in a field with a smoky mountain backdrop, indicating a wildfire response effort in El Dorado County.

Firefighter Training

Two firefighters are cutting through a roof using a power tool, with debris flying in the air and a clear blue sky above.
Ventilation prop
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TIC - Thermal Imaging Cameras
Firefighters in yellow gear are climbing a trail, likely responding to a scene in a forested area.
RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher
A fire truck is near a water reservoir, with firefighters in yellow gear preparing for a training exercise.
RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher
A firefighter and an instructor are demonstrating rope techniques next to a red fire truck.
Rope drills
The image shows two people in a grassy area, managing green tarps, possibly containing equipment, with vehicles nearby.
RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher
A banner for El Dorado County Fire, announcing "Probationary Firefighter Class 16-01."
Probationary firefighter evaluations
A firefighter operates a water hose in a parking lot on a sunny day, while someone walks nearby.
Portable monitor
Two fire trucks are parked in a forested area, with firefighters preparing equipment, including a water tank setup.
Porta-tanks
Two people extinguishing a fire with fire extinguishers in an outdoor area near parked buses. Smoke is billowing up.
PFE - portable fire extinguishers
A firefighter in gear is setting up hoses on a sunny day, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
LAP drill
Two firefighters are working with a metal ladder against a wall, one climbing and another stabilizing the base.
Ladder drills
A group of firefighters is gathered around a fire truck, discussing equipment. Several fire trucks are visible in the background.
L26
Firefighters stand on a fire truck, with a tall ladder spraying water against a backdrop of clouds.
L26
A firefighter rolls up a pink fire hose on the ground, with an ambulance in the background on a cloudy day.
Hose drills
A firefighter is working on a red fire hydrant, while a fire truck is parked on the road nearby.
Hose drills
A school bus has overturned and is leaning against a car, with firefighters responding to the scene.
Extrication drills
Emergency responders are in a training session, learning about medical equipment and procedures, with a focus on patient care.
EMS drills with red hawk
Firefighters conduct a training exercise utilizing a rescue system, preparing to lift a team member from a simulated scenario.
A fire truck with hoses spraying water in a parking lot, amid rainy weather, near a construction site and a building.
E28 monitor
Two firefighters are cutting through a roof using a power tool, with debris flying in the air and a clear blue sky above.
contains black and white screen with thermal image of three firefighters crouched in a dark room
Firefighters in yellow gear are climbing a trail, likely responding to a scene in a forested area.
A fire truck is near a water reservoir, with firefighters in yellow gear preparing for a training exercise.
A firefighter and an instructor are demonstrating rope techniques next to a red fire truck.
The image shows two people in a grassy area, managing green tarps, possibly containing equipment, with vehicles nearby.
A banner for El Dorado County Fire, announcing "Probationary Firefighter Class 16-01."
A firefighter operates a water hose in a parking lot on a sunny day, while someone walks nearby.
Two fire trucks are parked in a forested area, with firefighters preparing equipment, including a water tank setup.
Two people extinguishing a fire with fire extinguishers in an outdoor area near parked buses. Smoke is billowing up.
A firefighter in gear is setting up hoses on a sunny day, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
Two firefighters are working with a metal ladder against a wall, one climbing and another stabilizing the base.
A group of firefighters is gathered around a fire truck, discussing equipment. Several fire trucks are visible in the background.
Firefighters stand on a fire truck, with a tall ladder spraying water against a backdrop of clouds.
A firefighter rolls up a pink fire hose on the ground, with an ambulance in the background on a cloudy day.
A firefighter is working on a red fire hydrant, while a fire truck is parked on the road nearby.
A school bus has overturned and is leaning against a car, with firefighters responding to the scene.
Emergency responders are in a training session, learning about medical equipment and procedures, with a focus on patient care.
Firefighters conduct a training exercise utilizing a rescue system, preparing to lift a team member from a simulated scenario.
A fire truck with hoses spraying water in a parking lot, amid rainy weather, near a construction site and a building.
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