Prevention

Fire Marshal Brent Armstrong leads the District’s Division of Fire & Life Safety. The prevention bureau is responsible for plan review, code enforcement, public education, and fire investigation.

The District provides similar services for the Alpine Meadows area and Meeks Bay Fire Protection District by contract.

Vacation Home Rental Inspections

All Vacation Home Rental (VHR) inspections, in the Meeks Bay Fire response area, are provided by North Tahoe Fire. To schedule an inspection or obtain additional information regarding VHR inspections in El Dorado County, please visit their page: Short-Term Vacation Rental Safety Inspections

Safety Checklists

Access checklists for your home and property, and your neighborhood.

Plan Review Applications and Resources

North Tahoe Fire is responsible for all plan reviews for Meeks Bay Fire. For additional information regrding their process, please visit their Plan Review Applications and Resources page.

Fire Protection System Testing/Reporting

North Tahoe Fire is responsible for all fire protection system testing and reporting for Meeks Bay Fire. For additional information regarding their process, please visit their Fire Protection System Testing/Reporting page.

Burn Permits and Restrictions

Red Flag Warning

An image of a firefighter chipping green waste.

Curbside Chipping Registration is Open for the Season

Defensible Space Inspections

Green Waste Disposal

El Dorado County residents are encouraged to join in the community’s preparation for Fire Safety through Defensible Space measures. Residents of El Dorado County may self-haul green waste to Eastern…

Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Class

Meeks Bay Fire Protection District has an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Class™ rating of 3/3y. This classification was established April 1, 2018. Substantial staff time and effort…

Campfire Permits

Campfire Permits must be obtained directly through the CAL FIRE web page and campfires are only allowed in a properly screened wood-burning outdoor fireplace or chiminea approved by Meeks Bay Fire.

Prevention Information

Find additional information regarding Burn Ban status, Campfire Permits, and Red Flag Warning Days

Fire Codes

Meeks Bay Fire Protection District Fire Code

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