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The El Dorado Hills Fire Department is accepting proposals for Communications Center Operations Analysis and Recommendations & Fire Department Communications System Assessment and Design.  We are accepting proposals from qualified candidates to conduct an analysis of the current Communications Center, identify strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations where needed.  Additionally, the Proposer shall concurrently conduct an analysis of the current VHF radio system and mobile data infrastructure, equipment, operation, and identify strengths and weaknesses making recommendations where needed.

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department invites residents of El Dorado Hills and Rescue to attend a Community Information Night regarding the potential annexation of Rescue Fire Protection District.  Click the links below to view the Invitation, Agenda, and Presentations.

The El Dorado Hills Fire District is accepting proposals from qualified consultants to research, write, and produce a Community Risk Assessment, Standards of Cover Document, and a Facilities Master Plan for the El Dorado Hills Fire Department.

El Dorado Hills Fire / El Dorado County Environmental Management will not be collecting household hazardous waste this Saturday, September 5, 2015.  For other collection locations, please click here.

The Board of Directors of the El Dorado Hills County Water District will meet with the purpose of establishing, by resolution, the appropriation limits for the 2015-2016 fiscal year for El Dorado Hills County Water District as described in Article XIII B of the State Constitution at the regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at 6 p.m. See the official notice below.

September is National Preparedness Month. The theme this year is "Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today." Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to think about different situations and plan just in case.

See the Board of Directors Page to view the agenda.

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On July 15, 2015, the El Dorado Hills Fire Department was awarded an $8000 grant from WIAA Insurance Services, CITA Insurance Services and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. The grant allows us to purchase four Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) for our volunteer firefighting apparatus and Fireline EMT assignments.

A Regional Operations Committee Meeting took place on July 15th regarding the annexation of Rescue Fire Protection District.  The following PowerPoint presentation was presented at the meeting and is posted here for public access.

The Board of Directors of the El Dorado Hills County Water District will meet with the purpose of fixing the Final Budget at the regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at 6 p.m. See the official notice below.

Station 84 is moving along well. We are on track with the estimated completion date of September 2015!  To view the plans regarding this project, please visit the Station 84 Redevelopment webpage.

Dear Community Members:

In an effort to reduce the threat from dry vegetation in our community, vacant lot owners will be receiving letters in the mail explaining the Unimproved Property Hazard Reduction Standard (weed abatement program).  If you are an owner of an unimproved parcel up to 5 acres in size, you are responsible for complying with this Standard.  The initial inspections have already been completed.  Second inspections will be conducted after May 25, 2015.

Did you know that the federal government has guidelines for throwing out prescription drugs that may help curb drug abuse, accidental overdose, and protect U.S. water sources?  To view this guidelines, please visit our Medication Disposal webpage.

Senator Tom Berryhill and Assemblyman Frank Bigelow have introduced Senate Bill 520 to repeal the fire tax.  The proposal will be considered Tuesday, April 14th in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water. You can make yourself heard in support of SB 520 by attending the hearing and calling members of the committee to tell them to vote YES.Please Click Here to get further details.

To ensure the safety of our youngest citizens, car seats are inspected for proper installation by a Certified Passenger Safety Technician for FREE. These inspections take place at Station 85 (1050 Wilson Blvd., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762) by appointment only.

Grab bars can decrease your fall risk! Equipment and installation are FREE for El Dorado County seniors and disabled residents with qualifying incomes. More details can be found on the flyer.

The El Dorado Hills Fire District is currently accepting bids for a new Brush Truck.  Each bid shall be sealed and filed in the office of the Fire District’s Fire Chief on or before April 30, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened on April 30, 2015 at 4:05 p.m. Please see the attached Request for Proposal and the Bid Specifications.

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