News & Stories
Saturday's Duty Section: Dump Tank Evolution
Saturday's duty section involved a dump tank evolution. We were using our new Tender 1. We are 100% volunteer and if this is something that might appeal to you, please email chiefEFR@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Holly: Almost 10 Years with Eldorado Fire Rescue
Congratulations to Holly, for her almost 10 years with Eldorado Fire Rescue as an active responder in our district! She was integral in the training of our newly-minted EMTs and in the Med40 program.
Read morePack-Test Results: Team Eldorado Earns Red Cards
Congrats to Team Eldorado for their very successful pack-test results! Nort, Othman, Nate, Pete, Dave and Jose will be getting their red cards from SFCFD. We are still offering Wildfire Home assessments.
Read moreTraining Saturday: Loading Hose on the Ladder and Engine 2
We had some fun last Saturday loading hose — LDH on the Ladder and Scorpion Load on Engine 2. If this sounds like something you might want to know more about reach out to ChiefEFR@gmail.com!
Read moreStructural Engine Certifications: Congrats to Eric and Dave
What a glorious mild day to be tested out on structural engines! Congrats to Eric and Dave and thanks to Wendy for the challenging scenarios you threw their way.
Read moreWelcome Lieutenant John: 6th EFR Officer for 2026
We caught up with Lieutenant John, the 6th Eldorado Fire Rescue officer for 2026. He manages the EMS Division. He received his badge and pledged the SFCFD oath at last night's business meeting.
Read moreWildland Fire Training Season Begins
We are starting wildland fire trainings, which means Spring is just around the corner. Our own Nort was leading a table-top exercise last Saturday. We are offering free wildfire home assessments.
Read moreEastern Region Gets a New Ladder Truck: Eldorado Tower 1
With apparatus movements at SFCFD, we are excited to share that the Eastern Region has a new ladder truck. Eldorado Tower 1, known to many long-time residents, has been retired to the Socorro Training Facility.
Read moreCongratulations to the Eldorado Officers for 2026
Congratulations to the Eldorado Officers for 2026! They had their badge ceremony on Saturday. From l-r: Assistant Chief Gordon, Captain Daniel, Chief Liz, Captain Peter, Lieutenant Dominic and house officer Eric.
Read moreCongratulations to Bill Beall: Onboarding Complete
Congratulations to Bill Beall for having completed his onboarding skills task book with us — he also completed the Wildland certification course in the late fall. Bill will now start driving our apparatus.
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