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Safety First / Tahoe Area Snow Safety

« on: March 02, 2018, 04:39:51 PM »

If any of you are coming up to Tahoe this weekend please come prepared and be mindful of the weather and road conditions. Be conservative driving, skiing, boarding and yakking. The North Tahoe/Truckee Area Fire Depts have been busy with multiple weather/snow/ice incidents. Vehicle accidents, Semi trucks, one even off River Rd onto the bike path, buried abandoned vehicles (luckily unoccupied), Snowboarder death at Squaw, and now we are responding to a small avalanche in Squaw Valley Ski area with multiple buries. This series of storms is not over, avalanche danger will be high. Do not be afraid to wear your Beacon even in the developed Ski Areas. Be prepared and supplied to be stranded for awhile (hopefully not) in your vehicle, or wherever you are staying. If you take medications bring enough/extra in case of delays, stranded or snowed in. Be aware were you stand or walk, we are having trees unload large chunks of snow and broken branches.

If you come to Tahoe informed and prepared, this weekend should be an adventure and Fun. North Tahoe SnowFest kicks off this weekend with the Annual North Tahoe Firefighters Snowfest Pancake Breakfast at Tahoe City Fire St. 51 followed by the Snowfest Parade. Be aware Highway 28 from the Wye in Tahoe City to Grove Street will be closed from 11 amish to noonish. Be Safe and Have Fun.
Russ Martin
Captain, North Tahoe Fire.

Caltrans website for pretty much real time road conditions- http://www.dot.ca.gov/

Snow, Avalanche weather conditions- https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/

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General Fishing Tips / Any Reno/Truckee/North Tahoe folk going to Red White & Striper event

« on: July 13, 2017, 05:30:33 PM »

I need to get a package to jacks diving Red White and Striper event july 15. Its's fire season and I am now unable to make this event

(I was soooo looking forward to this ) If you are going please pm me. Be Safe & have Fun

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General Talk / Sad Day Homewood Ski Area

« on: December 28, 2016, 10:58:19 AM »

Sorry to report that the Homewood South ski lodge (Tahoe Ski Bowl Lodge, for Old timers) burnt down early this morning

. No injuries and no exposures or additional structures lost. Many Thanks to Squaw Valley Fire, Truckee Fire, Incline Fire, Lake Valley Fire, North Star Fire, SW Gas, Liberty Energy Line Crews ( Even Firemen need Heros)

I learned to ski there in 1965, and have run many a medical aid for skiers as well as loungers last 29 years as a North Tahoe Fire Medic. North Tahoe Fire Facebook will have pictures and report from our PIO shortly. Well back to my Captain duties.....lots of janitorial chores and toilets to clean at the big house

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General Talk / Clayton Fire, Clear Lake

« on: August 14, 2016, 06:35:12 PM »

Been at Mineral Fire Coalinga area for a week, now heading to Clayton Fire. Wondering if any NCKA Fire folk heading to Clayton Fire. My crew and I are B51, in Strike Team XTB4230 (C)harlie. Really need Divn' & Fishn' port, keep posting them pics.

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Kayak Sailing / My New (gently used) Ride

« on: March 19, 2016, 11:58:22 PM »

Docs say No Diving until at least Aug or Sept

. Looks like I need a little diversion/new hobby

, Soooo, I am now a proud Hobie AI owner

. Finally got time to take it out today for my first AI cruise/sail. Headed to Tahoe but decided on Boca for my first time (walk back to truck shorter if I could not figure this thing out

) After a short time I was tackingjibingwinding and hauling yak all around the lake and back to the truck/launch. Tahoe tomorrow for more wind and room

. Thanks Allen for the landlubber intro and Great Bass and others posts. I have been told no pic or vid, did not happen. Well share a moment with me and my new ride.

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General Talk / Diving and perforated sinus

« on: February 06, 2016, 08:45:30 AM »

Had an upper molar extracted a month ago by the Dentist, this resulted in a thru and thru perforation into the sinus (approx.3mm)

. Won't go into the gross details

, but have been on modified duty last 30 days because with this hole in my head I cannot work a fire or wear SCBA. Perforation did not heal or close up so Dentist referred me Periodontics Specialist couple of days ago. His plan is to surgically repair perforation with skin graft/flap from my upper palate. He says no elevation or pressure changes for at least two weeks ie; straws, blowing nose or trip from Reno to Bay area. He believes 3-4 mos before any Diving.

He has not performed this procedure on someone who Dives or wears an SCBA, so I am reaching out to hopefully find any information or personal experiences (if someone wishes to share) regarding sinus perforation post treatment and Diving or SCBA use. Thanks.

Looks like I will be putting DOTY on hold

. But, pursuing AOTY

and actually posting fish

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General Talk / 2015 Ironman Lake Tahoe

« on: September 19, 2015, 11:30:17 AM »

Was wondering if any NCKA folks participating in this year Ironman Lake Tahoe. I am on duty at the Kings Beach Fire station 52 this year instead of mobile assignment. Maybe cheer someone on with the air horn or growler

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General Talk / Looking for a Fire Paramedic Job?

« on: September 19, 2015, 09:37:25 AM »

I know there are some Medics and Fire Medics in the NCKA family so here is a job opportunity. North Tahoe Fire will be hiring 2 FF Medics in the next 30-60 days. Do you like the mountains, Lake Tahoe, Snow, skiing/boarding, driving down the wrong side of the street making all kinds of racket (especially the Growler) legally, enjoy cutting up $50,000 automobiles, Fire (sometimes), get paid to go backcountry on a snowmobile or UTV??? Then here is your opportunity. We are not the only Fire Dept hiring in this recruitment, several other Depts. in the Northern Cal/ Nevada are also hiring. For info and the application process visit http://northernnevadafire.org/ . Click on the Fire Dept that you have an interest in for specific details. Any questions feel free to PM me.

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Albion Campsite C6 available

« on: August 05, 2015, 12:15:41 PM »

My Loss

, Your Gain

, I am unable to make it this year, I am going to cancel my reservation but hope one you of can can slip in. Thurs 8/6-Mon 8-10. Campsite C-6. Across from the merryment andmayhem. PM if interested.
Russ Martin

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General Talk / Another Hook removal story

« on: April 04, 2015, 09:47:12 AM »

2015 hrs,On the job, hoping to grab some dinner before next call. Cell phone rings, it's the wife calling to inform me that my dog Trinity has fish hooks in her nose. My first reactions was what did I do or not do with my gear????

My wife goes on to explain that her and a girlfriend are making a memorial fishing flower basket for a friend that passed away and they must have dropped a fishing lure. OK, my guilt trip passed

so time to spring into action. Asked if the barb(s) are showing through the tissue, Wife replies NO the points are just sticking thru and they can not hold her.......so off to the emergency room vet. Vet had to IV and put her out to remove the treble hook. Bad news, $425, Good news, no complications and she is as prissy and curious as always. Gotta love our dogs and their antics.

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General Talk / Tahoe Snow

« on: February 28, 2015, 07:50:56 AM »

I must be dreaming because heard strange sounds all night; sounds like grinding of Snow Plows and clanking of tire chains. Could the weather man finally have called it right???? Hell Ya.... it is snowing

and chain controls are up. It has been so long since last snow, almost forgot how to chain up a fire engine

. Approx 4-6 " at Lake level not much but every little bit helps. Should have figured it would snow since I'm heading to the coast when off work to hopefully put a couple more DOTY points up.

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General Talk / Sad Day for Law and Fire

« on: October 24, 2014, 09:16:05 PM »

Heavy Heart and Sadness to hear about Officer shot. Ran many an interesting call with PCSO Officer Jeff Davis when he worked North Tahoe, glad to hear he will survive. But Grief came to us at North Tahoe Fire when we heard Officer Mike Davis was shot and killed. Mike was a Great Guy and Fireman with us in the early nineties, but his passion and drive was to be a Cop. He left Kings Beach Fire (as we were known then) to become an Officer with Auburn PD. . Here is pic from the Cottonwood Fire Aug 1994 right before he left to become a Cop. From left to right, Lt. Dillon, Steve Atkins, Myself (Russ) and a young Mike Davis far right We Salute You Mike Davis, Rest In Peace Brother.

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General Talk / Ironman Lake Tahoe

« on: September 20, 2014, 07:05:08 AM »

Besides JasonB; any other NCKAers participating in Ironman Lake Tahoe Sun??? For those folks unfamiliar with this event it has 3 events rolled into one for a cumulative 140.6 miles in one day. First a 2.4 mi swim in Lake Tahoe, then proceed to the 112 mi bike ride requiring riders to climb Brockway Summit twice!!, THEN they run a full marathon (26.2 mi) and finish at Squaw Valley Village. There is also the half distance (70.3 mi) event. If you, a family member or friend are participating, post up so we can root for you, cheer you on

. You are World Class Athletes with dedication,passion and pure never give up stubbornness and deserve to be recognized.

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General Talk / King Fire and Tahoe area info

« on: September 18, 2014, 09:23:12 PM »

We (North Tahoe Fire) received over 100 phone calls today regarding the King Fire and potential to reach the Tahoe Basin. This is our official press release as of 1800 hrs (6 pm) today Thurs 9/18. We are hoping for less smoke this weekend as Ironman Lake Tahoe is Sunday. If any of you NCKA folks have specific questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. For those folks in the fire area we hope you and your families are safe. Keep positive thoughts for the Firefighters up there. Wanted to put a NCKA sticker on our engine but the Chief frowned on that.

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General Talk / Like Lake Tahoe??, Looking for a Fire/Medic Job???

« on: August 22, 2014, 04:38:59 PM »

Carson City, Tahoe Douglas, North Tahoe Fire ( Calif side)

, and Incline Village, NV (North Lake Tahoe Fire) are holding a joint testing/hiring process. North Tahoe where I work will be hiring at least 2 FF/PM. For more info see www.northernnevadafire.org . On the home page Click on the logo(s) for specific job description, pay, benifits. Filing date closes Sept 10, 2014 1700hrs.
For North Tahoe Fire, Our short academy starts near the end of Sept. If you want more info regarding North Tahoe Fire contact me anytime.
Russ

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