We currently have a wildfire risk reduction program in place that not only contributes to the reduction of wildfire risk in our community but also improves forest health.  The program was started in the mid-1990's by our Fire Marshal Gerry Adams.  Since its inception, we have treated over 3000 acres in the Incline Village/Crystal Bay area with manual and mechanical treatments and prescribed fire.  We deal with the problem of an overstocked forest with dense brush that has led to Incline Village/Crystal Bay being listed as an "Extreme Hazard" as defined in the Code of Federal Registrars.
In addition to implementing fuels reduction projects, we staff three 20-person Type II (Initial Attack) Fire Crews, provide curbside chipping services to homeowners, and educate the community on why and how to implement defensible space around their properties to reduce the risk of a catastrophic wildfire.
For a copy of the 2004 Incline Village/Crystal Bay Community Wildfire Risk Assessment Project go to: http://www.rci-nv.com/reports/northlt/

To review the final report of the California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire Commission, please click on the following links by section.

Tahoe Basin Fire Report - Action Plan

Tahoe Basin Fire Report - Appendix a - c

Tahoe Basin Fire Report - Appendix d

Tahoe Basin Fire Report - Appendix e - h

Tahoe Basin Fire Report - Findings

Tahoe Basin Fire Report - Recommendation

Select one of the options below to learn more about the districts wildfire risk reduction initatives.
Fuels Management | Defensible Space | Chipping | Contact | Project Info