SLTFD to train citizen volunteers

The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is launching a program called STAT – South Tahoe Action Teams.

This program is designed to incorporate trained citizens in the field with the department and other first responders during times of crisis.

Classes will be taught in the fire stations and run approximately two hours per class. Four STAT training sessions will be conducted throughout the year.

The inaugural class will be begin Jan. 15 and run through Feb. 5. Classes will be every Thursday night from 6-8 in the Fire Department Training Center at 1100 Al Tahoe Blvd.

Curriculum will include eight hours of instruction taught by members of the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department. Applicants will be expected to commit their time and will be called upon in times of natural disaster, large scale emergencies and times of need in the South Lake Tahoe area. Due to staffing and equipment limitations the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department will be reliant on local citizens’ abilities to assist in their neighborhoods with basic first aid and triage.

If interested, contact Capt. Jim Drennan at 530.542.6161 or via email at jdrennan@cityofslt.us

More information is available online.

STAT Program Information and Application