“Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” is NFPA’s official theme for Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 3-9. If you’re wondering why NFPA, the official sponsor of FPW for nearly 90 years, is focusing on smoke alarms when most homes already have at least one, you've come to the right place! read on...
Unit Chief Bill Holmes of the Amador-El Dorado-Sacramento-Alpine Unit of CAL FIRE announced that all burn permits within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) are suspended as of 8 AM on Thursday July 1st in Amador County and on the western slope of El Dorado County. read on...
On June 17, 2010, the El Dorado Hills Fire Department Honor Guard proudly represented the Department in honoring our Nation’s Veterans during a flagpole dedication ceremony. The ceremony, dedicating a new flag pole and plaque, honored 35 Veterans from multiple branches of the armed forces with a combined total of 382 years of service to our country. One of the Veterans is a P.O.W. that survived the Bataan Death March. These Veterans – both men and women – gave so much of their lives to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. It is amazing and humbling to sit with them and listen as they share their experiences.
Graduation is a milestone to celebrate with friends and family as this occasion marks an important achievement in a young person's life. This graduation weekend, celebrate the big day, but most importantly, make wise decisions that will keep you and those around you safe.
Fire Exploring is a cooperative program between the El Dorado Hills Fire Department and the Learning for Life Organization. Learn what it takes to make it in the challenging field of fire and emergency services. Fire Service Explorer Program offers young men and women ages 14-21 the chance to experience fire and emergency service career opportunities.
Fire Chief Veerkamp was awarded the 2010 Community Impact Award by the Boy Scouts of America. Veerkamp, whose professional and community achievements reflect his own days in scouting while growing up on the western slope.
Alexa - 5th Grader at Lake View Elementary Lynn - 3rd Grader from Oak Meadow Elementary
El Dorado Hills Fire Department presents Toys for Tots.Bring a new unwrapped gift for a child in need.Drop-off bins are located outside at any of our Fire Stations.
