by Kayla Galvan | Sep 16, 2025 | News
Notice is hereby given to the intention of the Board of Directors of the Lake Valley Fire Protection District to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments. The Board of Directors will hold its second hearing at 4:00pm on Monday, September 29th, 2025 at the LVFPD Fire Station 7, 2211 Keetak St. South Lake Tahoe, CA, regarding the adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869 and 13869.7. Copies of the code section referred to, and any secondary code sections referred to, adopted by reference, are on file with the District’s Administrative Assistant, and are open to public inspection. Adoption of the Fire Code Ordinance will adopt the California Fire Code as currently published in Title 24, Part 9, of the California Code of Regulations. In some instances the Lake Valley Fire Protection District’s proposed Fire Code Ordinance proposes building standards more stringent than those minimum building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and contained in the California Building Standards Code.
Fire Code 2025 final document
by Kayla Galvan | Aug 12, 2025 | News
Notice is hereby given to the intention of the Board of Directors of the Lake Valley Fire Protection District to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments. The Board of Directors will hold its first hearing at 4:00pm on Friday August 29, 2025 at the LVFPD Fire Station 7, 2211 Keetak St. South Lake Tahoe, CA, regarding the adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869 and 13869.7. Copies of the code section referred to, and any secondary code sections referred to, adopted by reference, are on file with the District’s Administrative Assistant, and are open to public inspection. Adoption of the Fire Code Ordinance will adopt the California Fire Code as currently published in Title 24, Part 9, of the California Code of Regulations. In some instances the Lake Valley Fire Protection District’s proposed Fire Code Ordinance proposes building standards more stringent than those minimum building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and contained in the California Building Standards Code.
Fire Code 2025 final document
by Kayla Galvan | Aug 12, 2025 | News
The Board of Directors of Lake Valley Fire Protection District engaged Ridgeline Municipal Strategies to perform a study to determine what the District should charge for mitigation fees. The study, along with associated documents, will be made available to the public for inspection between 9:00am and 4:00pm at 2211 Keetak St. South Lake Tahoe, CA beginning September 1, 2025. The Documents will also be available to view on the District’s website, www.lakevalleyfire.org.
The Board will hold a public hearing at 4:00pm on Thursday September 11, 2025 for constituents to provide input on the mitigation fee study and proposed changes. The hearing will occur in open session during the Board’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 2211 Keetak St. South Lake Tahoe, CA. Any person may appear and be heard during the public comment section of the public hearing.
25002 Lake Valley FPD Fire Impact Fee Nexus Study Report – 08-20-2025 – DRAFT (1)
by Kayla Galvan | Jun 23, 2025 | News
Media Release Burn Ban
Lake Valley Fire Protection District Prohibits ALL Open Burning and Recreational Fires
Meyers, Calif. June 19, 2025- On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the CAL FIRE AEU suspended burn
permits for the season, and on Monday, June 23, 2025, CALFIRE NEU followed suit, resulting in full
suspension of residential burn permits in the Tahoe Basin. These are the triggers that prompt Lake Valley
Fire Protection District jurisdictions to activate local fire restrictions by suspending all solid fuel
recreational fires and open burning. The suspension takes effect Monday, June 23rd, 8:00 AM and will
remain in effect throughout the remainder of the fire season.
Following the adoption of the 2022 Fire Code, ONLY Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LPG) outdoor firepits,
barbecues, and pellet grills/smokers are allowed year-round except during Red Flag/critical fire weather
conditions. All these appliances must be utilized following the manufacturer’s recommendations. Openflame
devices such as tiki torches and all fireworks, including sparklers and firecrackers, are illegal in
California year-round. For reports of hazardous/illegal campfires, people should call 9-1-1, and illegal
fireworks activity should be reported to local law enforcement.
All sources of open flames, including Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LPG) outdoor firepits, barbecues,
and pellet grills/smokers are prohibited during Red Flag/critical fire weather conditions. Red Flag
Watches and Warnings of critical fire weather in the Tahoe Basin are issued by the National Weather
Service, Reno.
Here are some tips to help prepare homes and properties for wildfire:
• Maintain at least 5 feet free of combustible material around each structure.
• For a distance of at least 30 feet from a home, keep the area Lean, Clean, and Green.
• Clear all dead and or dying vegetation 100 feet from all structures.
• Landscape with fire-resistant plants.
• Find alternative ways to dispose of landscape debris through chipping or green waste collection
opportunities.
For additional information on how to create Defensible Space, tips to prevent wildfires, and ways to
prepare for emergencies and evacuations, visit www.TahoeLivingWithFire.com
Media Release Burn Ban
by Martin Goldberg | Sep 30, 2024 | News
Lake Valley Fire Protection District Notice of Vacancy and Intent to Appoint Director
The community served by the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) is hereby notified pursuant to Government Code §1780 that there is a vacancy on the Lake Valley Fire Protection District Board due to the resignation of a Board Member. The appointee will represent the community served by the Lake Valley Fire Protection District as a Board Director. The position to be filled is a 4-year term beginning December 2024 and ending December 2028.
To apply, candidates must submit a letter of intent along with a current resume to the Lake Valley Fire Protection District at 2211 Keetak St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, attention Chad Stephen by Friday, November 1, 2024 by 5:00 PM.
Eligibility:
Any person who is 18 years of age or older, a registered voter and resident of the Lake Valley Fire Protection District, and who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the state from holding office, is eligible to be appointed a member of the Board of Directors.
Interviews:
The Board of Directors will interview prospective candidates on at the special board meeting to be held Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:00, and will accept oral or written public input at that time, and select the appointee by a majority vote.
by Martin Goldberg | Sep 18, 2024 | News
(Lake Tahoe, CA and NV) – A new Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan was developed by the cooperative efforts of the Lake Tahoe Fire Chiefs, Lake Tahoe Law Enforcement Agencies, and Emergency Management Personnel following experiences gained during past major wildfires. The Plan is a “living document” intended to provide the public with critical information related to evacuations and will be updated from time to time.
The Plan pulled together a diverse team of experts from two different states and five different counties which all have jurisdictional responsibilities around Lake Tahoe. The efforts resulted in a robust and critically needed Regional Evacuation Plan.
The plan is currently located at: laketahoeregionalevacuationplan.pdf (ca.gov). The plan is organized so that the evacuation information in the front of the plan is applicable to ALL parts of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Then there are seven annexes in the back of the plan that allows for more specific information which is only pertinent to the specific areas.
The Plan emphasizes regional cooperation and collaboration in event of a large wildfire that may occur in the future. Local emergency experts recognize that planning for a large wildfire that will require evacuations is a reality for the Tahoe Basin. Fire, Law, and Emergency Management partners are more prepared to manage these events as a result of this new Plan.
The Plan is a “living document” and is open for a sixty-day comment period ending on November 20, 2024. Submit your comments by emailing Captain Martin Goldberg at goldberg@lakevalleyfire.org.
