Groveland, CA…Yesterday at approximately 7:36 AM firefighters from CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, Tuolumne County Fire Department responded to the report of a vegetation fire near Deer Flat Road and Wards Ferry Road Groveland (Tuolumne County.) The fire burned 6.1 acres and was contained at approximately 10:39 AM. The cause of the fire remains undetermined. If […]
San Andreas, CA… The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) would like to remind Tuolumne and Calaveras county residents and visitors of the fire danger and use of illegal fireworks. All fireworks, including “Safe and Sane”, are PROHIBITED in ALL areas of Tuolumne County and Calaveras County. Public displays will be at […]
Sacramento, CA… Over 80 percent of properties have completed the debris clean up stage. The remains of 2020 wildfire survivors’ homes and property — burned metal, concrete, ash and contaminated soil — have now been cleared from more than 80 percent of the properties enrolled in California’s statewide Consolidated Debris Removal Program. Most properties still […]
West Point, CA… The Amador-Calaveras Consensus Group (ACCG) will be hosting a 45-min virtual presentation followed by discussion with Dr. Janice Coen and colleagues, titled “Weather, Fire Behavior and Trends in the Central Sierra”, on Wednesday, May 19th during the ACCG’s monthly general meeting from 9a-12p. Dr. Coen is a Project Scientist at the National […]
Angels Camp, CA…A joint release from UPUD and Utica. The Union Public Utility District (UPUD) and Utica Water and Power Authority (Utica) have completed a draft Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP), and the agencies are inviting the public to review and comment on the plan. The public comment period begins Monday March 1, 2021, […]
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Fire was able to get in some ice rescue training today. This training is pretty fun for us, however, we would hate for one of our citizens to actually fall through the ice. The ice in our area is dangerous to be on. Please stay off the ice! Source = Ebbetts Pass […]
Vallejo, CA… The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region and California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are pleased to announce the launching of 2018 data for the Urban Tree Canopy Viewer Program in California. This program allows communities to understand the extent and location of its existing tree canopy in order to […]
Sonora, CA…The adult, male victim has been positively identified as 19-year-old David Neemidge of Round Rock Texas. Next of Kin notifications have been made. The cause of the fire, circumstances surrounding the incident and cause of death are currently under investigation. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office offers our sincerest condolences to Neemidge’s family and friends. […]
Sonora, CA…From TC Fire…”We’re currently planning to do our annual Joint Basic Volunteer Firefighter Academy starting in January following COVID safety precautions. It will be for Volunteer Firefighters, Water Tender Operators, and EMS Responders. Everyone that takes this Academy will get the following certificates: California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Hazardous Materials First Responder State Fire […]
Sonora, CA…Regional Forester Randy Moore signed Regional Order 20-22, extending fire restrictions for all California national forests due to the extreme fire danger. Fire restrictions remain in effect through Oct. 22 at all elevations on the Stanislaus National Forest, which prohibits campfires and smoking materials. Visitors may use a portable lantern or a stove using […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to monitor a potentially strong and dry offshore wind event forecasted to start early Sunday morning and expected to last through Monday. Given the expected weather conditions, PG&E began its one-day advance notifications to customers in areas where PG&E may need to proactively turn power off […]
San Bernardino, CA…USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest have confirmed the death of a firefighter on the El Dorado Fire. The incident took place on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Our deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters […]
San Andreas, CA…A little over one week remains for “Open Burning” in the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit. CAL FIRE burn permits will be required May 1. Take advantage of this time by continuing to work on your homes defensible space. When burning yard debris during this time, TCU reminds residents that “Open Burning” still requires […]
San Andreas, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit would like to congratulate Unit Chief Josh White on his retirement after 32 fire seasons of dedicated service to the State of California including seven years as our Unit Chief. On April 1st, CAL FIRE Director Thom Porter stated, “I am pleased […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site. This project is in the north-eastern portion of Calaveras County, four miles north of Wilseyville in the vicinity of Winton Road, Schaads Road and Bailey Ridge Road. Smoke may […]
Arnold, CA…On November 14th TuCARE or the Tuolumne County Alliance for Resources & Environment held a bus tour for local government & community members to get an update on the forest fuel break and fuel management projects along the Hwy 4 corridor. The tour was titled “A Community Within Fuel Breaks” At noon was lunch […]
Arnold, CA…It is with deep regret that the Ebbetts Pass Fire District must announce the passing of one of our Board of Directors Thomas J. Sullivan. Tom passed away on Saturday November 9, 2019 at his home in Arnold. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 16 at 1:00 PM at Ebbetts Pass […]
Sonora, CA…The Annual Natural Resources Summit was held today at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. There ware great presentations on a variety of topics all morning long. In addition to Congressman McClintock there were speakers from the Stanislaus National Forest, Cal-Fire, Sierra Pacific Industries, University of California Watershed Specialist, Tuolumne Office of Emergency Services, Hwy 108 […]
Murphys, CA…We stopped by DEA Bathroom Machineries and in addition to all the classic & historic plumbing supplies they also have perfect, common sense, easy to deploy Wildfire protection tools. Tom Scheller showed us several options including the W.A.S.P. Fire protection system. The W.A.S.P. Wildfire Protection Kit installs either on your ridge ends or clips […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today provided an update on its accelerated and enhanced safety inspections and repairs conducted in high-fire threat areas over the past six months. These inspections are one part of PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program, which was implemented following the wildfires in 2017 and 2018 to provide additional […]
San Andreas, CA…The CAL FIRE Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit will be conducting a prescribed fire project in the Salt Springs Valley between Copperopolis and Valley Springs on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. The project encompasses 280 acres of grassland. The intent of the project is to reduce the amount of Medusahead Grass, a noxious weed, and […]
Arnold, CA…The Annual Arnold & Ebbetts Pass Corridor Wildfire Community Preparedness Meeting. Is Saturday, May 4th, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Independence Hall, 1445 Blagen Road in Arnold. This annual meeting is a great way to raise awareness of wildfire risks in our area and how to mitigate that risk and be prepared […]
San Andreas, CA….Calaveras High Schools CTE (Career Technical Education) Fire Program just graduated these boys with their EMR (Emergency Medical Responders) Certifications. They put in collectively 2800 hours. Their teacher Suzanne Butler put this awesome ceremony together for them today. Thank you Assembly member Frank Bigelow for presenting resolutions to each student. Thank you Supervisor […]
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Fire Fighters Association would like to invite all community members that would like more information on Measure A, to attend our Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday April 10th at 6pm. The meeting will be held in White Pines at the Independence Hall on Blagen road. Fire Chief Mike Johnson will give a […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District currently has one vacant Board position. Interested applicants must reside in the District and be registered voters. This position is a four-year term ending December 2020. Responsibilities include: • Attend monthly Board Meetings • Participate on two Board Committees • Participate in Annual Budget review • […]
Arnold, CA…Arnold SIR (Sons in Retirement), Branch 152, will hold its Monthly Luncheon Meeting on Tuesday, January 15 , 2019 at 11:00 am, in Snow Flake Lodge at the Blue Lake Springs Homeowners Association, 335 Blue Lake Springs Dr., Arnold, CA. Our speaker this month will be Ebbetts Pass Fire Protection District Chief, Mike Johnson. […]
Atwater, CA…The Merced Property & Casualty is a small insurance provider that was over exposed in the City of Paradise… “NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 3, 2018, the Superior Court of the City and County of Merced, California entered an Order Appointing Liquidator, in the case entitled Insurance Commissioner of the State of […]
Arnold, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Fire District (host agency) was awarded a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) of $100,000 for the purchase of Extrication Equipment to assist crash victims and help with emergency response. The grant funded Extrication Equipment can aid in extricating victims from a severely damaged vehicle, reducing the time […]
Paradise, CA…The fire remained active throughout the day in various areas around the perimeter. Firefighters have been working diligently to attack the fire through direct and indirect methods. As weather and visibility allow, fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters have been working in coordination with ground crews to slow the fire’s progress. Firefighters continue to strengthen and […]
San Andreas, CA…Today, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors agreed to settle the County’s claims against PG&E for damages suffered as a result of the 2015 Butte Fire. After more than two and a half years of information exchange, expert analysis, litigation, and mediation, both PG&E and the County have accepted a “mediator’s proposal” of […]
