Burn Day Information 

If you plan to burn vegetative debris on your property between the months of May 1 and November 30 you will need to obtain a burn permit from the El Dorado Hills Fire Department.  Whatever time of year you burn, certain rules apply:


you must first call the Burn Day Information line at (866) 621-5897

you may only burn vegetative debris generated on your own property

you must confine your burn pile to 4 feet in diameter

you must have 10 feet of bare, mineral earth around the fire

you must have a source of water to put out the fire

you must be in attendance.

If you have any questions about backyard burning please email Prevention Captain at cstorz@edhfire.com.

Hazardous Waste Collection 

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department operates a hazardous household waste collection site at Station 86 located at 3670 Bass Lake Road in El Dorado Hills. This site is open on the first and third Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, weather permitting. 

Household generated items that will be accepted include:
Paint
Used motor oil
Solvents/Thinners
Pesticides
Aerosols
Antifreeze
Brake fluid
Adhesives/Sealant
Batteries
Pool Chemicals
(15 gallon or 125 lb. limit per vehicle)

Items that cannot be accepted:
Radioactive Materials
Medical Wastes (Except home generated sharps)
Explosives or compressed gas cylinders


To safely transport your hazardous waste please:

1.        Do not transport more than 15 gals or 125 lbs in containers less than or equal to 5 gallons.
2.        Do not mix wastes together.
3.        Use sound, sealed containers.
4.        Use original containers properly labeled with contents. If not using original container, cover up the original label and write contents on the container.
5.        Place containers in a cardboard box. Glass containers should be wrapped in cloth or newspaper.
6.        Place the cardboard box in the trunk of your car or in the bed of your pickup truck. Keep waste away from passengers.
7.        Provide ventilation by opening a window.
8.        Follow directions once you reach the collection site.
9.        At the site staff will unload the waste from your vehicle. You will be asked to stay inside your vehicle.

CPR Classes

2008 CPR Schedule:

• Saturday, 2/23

• Saturday, 5/17

• Saturday, 12/13 

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department is committed to helping train the community in lifesaving CPR. We teach classes according to American Heart Association guidelines, and charge a nominal fee to cover the cost of materials.  The current charge for Heartsaver CPR is $25, and $50 for Healthcare Provider.  The minimum age to attend the class is 12, and all classes are hosted at Station 85 located at 1050 Wilson Blvd.   Unless otherwise noted, all classes begin at 9 AM, and generally last 4-6 hours (bases on the number of students attending).  We are more than happy to host special classes for businesses, community groups, parenting associations etc.  Please email, Ben Cowles @  bcowles@edhfire.com if you have any questions or are interested in scheduling a class for your group.  The EDHFD does not currently teach a First Aid Program..

Station Tours

We are pleased to provide tours of our facilities to our local schools, pre-schools and other community organizations.  Tours can be scheduled by calling our Administrative Office and ask for Sandy Sanders (916) 933-6623 or email ssanders@edhfire.com. 

Life Jacket Loaner

Use a life vest, save a life.  El Dorado Hills Fire Department received a grant from the Life Jacket Loaner Program sponsored by the U.S. and California Boats and Waterways Association which loans flotation devices to local boaters.  The process is simple:  provide a California drivers license and the approximate weight of the person needing the life jacket, complete a form – and save a life.  Jackets can be borrowed for up to three days.  While this is the peak season for usage, the program is available year round.  If you have any questions about the program contact the El Dorado Hills Fire Department at 916-933-6623.


Community Service Workers

We allow teenagers to work off community service hours at the Station. This could be for young people who are in trouble with the law or for students who need hours for their Government Class. Call and ask for Deputy Chief Dennis Planje at (916)523-1358 or email dplanje@edhfire.com


Safe Place

All El Dorado Hills Fire Stations are designated as a "Safe Place" for runaway children, and abused citizens. Anyone who needs a safe place in his or her time of need is welcome to use this service. Help will be contacted upon arrival at the Fire Station.

Buckle Up Baby 

• To ensure the safety of our youngest citizens, the El Dorado Hills Fire Department adopted the Buckle Up Baby program.  Residents can bring in their child car seats for installation or adjustment to Station 84 located at 2180 Francisco Drive. Our Buckle Up Baby Program is now by appointment only on the first Thursday of every month by calling (916)933-6623.
  
  To obtain a list of Child Passenger Safety Fitting Stations, click here.

  
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Last Updated: 03/25/2008