EDHFire News

Tuesday, July 3rd 6-11:30pm. Badge to Badge Chili Cook-Off, Kids Area, Live Music and a Fabulous Fireworks Show! Read more...

Sacramento – Starting July 1, 2011 new legislation will go into effect requiring homeowners to install carbon monoxide detectors in every California home; a move CAL FIRE officials say will save lives. "Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, each year claiming the lives of an average of 480 people," said Acting State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover. "And sending more than 20,000 people to emergency rooms across the nation."  Read more...

The Preliminary 2011-12 Budget is available for review at the District Office located at 1050 Wilson Blvd., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762.

ROBERTS TAKES THE OATH - El Dorado Hills Fire Board Director Jim Hartley, right, administers Dave Roberts, left, the Fire Chief's Oath of Office. The pinning of the badge was subsequently handled by Roberts' father, retired Army Master Sergeant Dave Roberts Sr., with help from Roberts' wife Sondra. Later in the ceremony recently promoted Capt. Dave Brady and Engineer Dave Ward were also pinned.  written by the Village Life Newspaper

ROBERTS TAKES THE OATH - El Dorado Hills Fire Board Director Jim Hartley, right, administers Dave Roberts, left, the Fire Chief's Oath of Office. The pinning of the badge was subsequently handled by Roberts' father, retired Army Master Sergeant Dave Roberts Sr., with help from Roberts' wife Sondra. Later in the ceremony recently promoted Capt. Dave Brady and Engineer Dave Ward were also pinned.  Written by the Village Life Newspaper

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department completed another "Evening with the Firefighters".  Four students participated in the program and were picked up from school in a fire engine and taken to the grocery store to purchase groceries for the evening’s meal.  They were given a tour of the fire station, trained on fire safety, and graduated to become a part of the on-duty crew.  They participated in helping with station duties, training and cooking dinner for the crew.  The parent of one of the students put together the following slideshow of their adventure.  Slideshow

NEW FIRE CHIEF FOR EL DORADO HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT

A flag ceremony was held Monday, November 26th to honor our new El Dorado Hills Fire Department Retiree.  Division Chief Brad Ballenger gave 25 years of valuable experience and dedicated service to the El Dorado Hills Fire Department and community.   We extend our warmest wishes for a happy, healthy and enjoyable retirement!  YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!  Click to read Village Life article...

Flag ceremonies were held last week to honor four new El Dorado Hills Fire Department Retirees.  Collectively, they leave with 110 years of valuable experience and dedicated service to the California Fire Service.   We extend our warmest wishes for a happy, healthy and enjoyable retirement to Captain Steve Enos, with 21 years of service with EDH Fire Department and 30 years in the California Fire Service; Captain Dale Jankowski, with 21 years of service with EDH Fire Department and 25 years in the California Fire Service; Battalion Chief Dwight Piper, 16 years of service with EDH Fire Department and 25 years in the California Fire Service and Captain Mike Wilson, 16 years of service with EDH Fire Department and 30 years in the California Fire Service.  YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!

Flag ceremonies were held last week to honor four new El Dorado Hills Fire Department Retirees.  Collectively, they leave with 110 years of valuable experience and dedicated service to the California Fire Service.   We extend our warmest wishes for a happy, healthy and enjoyable retirement to Captain Steve Enos, with 21 years of service with EDH Fire Department and 30 years in the California Fire Service; Captain Dale Jankowski, with 21 years of service with EDH Fire Department and 25 years in the California Fire Service; Battalion Chief Dwight Piper, 16 years of service with EDH Fire Department and 25 years in the California Fire Service and Captain Mike Wilson, 16 years of service with EDH Fire Department and 30 years in the California Fire Service.  YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!

Flag ceremonies were held last week to honor four new El Dorado Hills Fire Department Retirees.  Collectively, they leave with 110 years of valuable experience and dedicated service to the California Fire Service.           We extend our warmest wishes for a happy, healthy and enjoyable retirement to Captain Steve Enos, with 21 years of service with EDH Fire Department and 30 years in the California Fire Service; Captain Dale Jankowski, with 21 years of service with EDH Fire Department and 25 years in the California Fire Service; Battalion Chief Dwight Piper, 16 years of service with EDH Fire Department and 25 years in the California Fire Service and Captain Mike Wilson, 16 years of service with EDH Fire Department and 30 years in the California Fire Service.  YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!

Camino - On Tuesday, October 23rd, at 8 a.m., the Amador-El Dorado Unit (AEU) of CAL FIRE will rescind the burn restrictions due to the current and expected weather pattern which will allow homeowners to properly burn their debris piles that have accumulated over the summer. 

We are pleased to announce that the National Fallen Firefighters' Foundation (NFFF) will be Baskin-Robbins' 2011 charitable partner for the Fifth Annual 31 Cent Scoop Night.

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department's 2010 Annual Report is available for download by clicking HERE.

This Weekend the El Dorado Hills Firefighters' are hitting the streets for the Annual Boot Drive located at Safeway, Raleys and Nugget parking lots.  All proceeds will go to the FIREFIGHTERS' BURN INSTITUTE.  Thank you for your support!

IN MEMORY OF KEEGAN SWINNEY

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department is hosting its first Annual Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 29th, 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  All blood donated will go to Marshall Community Blood Center. 

Make it your mission to wear red on National Wear Red Day, Friday, Feb. 4.  Wear Red Day resources, set up a fundraising page and learn how you can start planning today.  Learn More...

El Dorado Hills Fire Department's Deputy Chief Jim O’Camb will become interim chief when outgoing Chief Brian Veerkamp retires January 19, 2011.  

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department announces the retirement of Chief Brian K. Veerkamp effective January 19, 2011.   Chief Veerkamp has exemplified the El Dorado Hills Fire Department’s  Mission Statement “to serve the community of El Dorado Hills with integrity and excellence!”