Fire Fest returns to Stateline

After a two-year hiatus, Fire Fest is returning to Stateline 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 1, outside the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe.

Helicopters will be the stars this year and will land just outside the venue. Guests can get a close up look and crews will be on hand to answer questions.

Back this year, the burn house sprinkler demonstration. Kids can climb aboard a fire engine, squirt a fire hose, enjoy the bounce house, and escape from the burn house. There will also be an opportunity to watch local firefighters use the jaws of life to extract someone from a demolished vehicle, as well as the chance to win raffle prizes for kid’s who complete the passport activity.

Sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club, this annual event is hosted by our local fire agencies, including Lake Valley Fire District, the Tahoe Douglas Fire District, Fallen Leaf Lake CSD Fire Department, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, Cal Fire and South Tahoe Public Utility District and the USDA Forest Service.

This event highlights all of Lake Tahoe’s safety agencies, creating a day celebrating fire and life safety for children and families.

South Tahoe Public Utility District, South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling, Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency have added home safety, energy, and water conservation to this broad ranging community event.

California Conservation Corp volunteers assist throughout the event. Barbecue food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Kiwanis Club.