El Dorado County (Jan 6, 2025) – The El Dorado County Fire Protection District and the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District are pleased to announce a series of open houses to introduce their latest firefighting apparatus to the community. These events will showcase three new 2024 Pierce Enforcer Type-1 fire engines and a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 107-foot Ascent Heavy-Duty Aerial Truck, enhancing the districts’ emergency response capabilities.
New Fire Engines
The three new Type-1 fire engines are equipped with advanced features designed to improve operational efficiency and firefighter safety:
- Tak-4 Independent Front Suspension: This system offers superior handling and maneuverability, essential for navigating diverse terrains in emergency situations.
- HAAS Alert Responder-to-Vehicle (R2V) Collision Mitigation Technology: This technology provides real-time digital alerts to drivers, notifying them of approaching emergency vehicles, thereby enhancing roadway safety.
- Clean-Cab Design: These are the district’s first clean-cab fire engines, designed to keep breathing apparatus separate from the cab to reduce firefighters’ exposure to carcinogenic or toxic byproducts encountered during firefighting operations.
New Ladder Truck
The new ladder truck replaces a 35-year-old vehicle and was partially funded by a generous $600,000 contribution from the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. This state-of-the-art aerial truck will be stationed in Shingle Springs, significantly enhancing the district’s ability to perform high-angle rescues and access elevated structures.
Open House Schedule
Community members are invited to attend the open houses at the following locations and times:
- Station 25: 3034 Sacramento Street, Placerville, CA
- Date: January 11
- Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- Station 49: 501 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CA
- Date: January 18
- Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- Station 28: 3860 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs, CA
- Date: January 25
- Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
These events offer an excellent opportunity for residents to tour the facilities, meet the firefighters, and learn more about the new equipment that will serve their communities. Light refreshments will be provided, and safety demonstrations will be conducted.
For more information, please visit the El Dorado County Fire Protection District’s official website:
We encourage community members to attend these open houses and share their thoughts on the new equipment and the services provided by our dedicated fire protection districts. Your participation and feedback are invaluable as we strive to enhance public safety in El Dorado County.
