That same year he also became a licensed EMT. Prior to moving to the Greater Sacramento area, Kosta worked for the Pleasanton Unified School District as a Teacher’s Aide. We are very excited about his addition to our support staff team!
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Please welcome Kosta Tsivikas to the Amador-El Dorado Unit. He will be joining our finance staff based out of our unit headquarters. Kosta is originally from the Bay Area. He graduated from Sacramento State in 2021 with a Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies with a minor in history.
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In April of 2019 Krystal transferred to the Office Technician position for the Buena Vista contract in Amador County. In December of 2019 she promoted to Personnel Specialist at Camino Headquarters. Krystal's extensive knowledge will be an attribute! Congrats Krystal!
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, Krystal went on to work as an Office Technician for El Dorado County in Child Protective Services. In 2016 Krystal returned to CAL FIRE when she accepted a position as a Communications Operator in the Camino ECC.
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Please join me in congratulating Krystal King on her promotion to Senior Personnel Specialist. Krystal’s career with CAL FIRE began 2010 when she worked as a Student Assistant in AEU and the Sacramento Command Center. After completing an AA degree in Social and Behavioral Science
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For #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay, we thank all law enforcement who work hard to serve our communities. A special thanks to CAL FIRE’s Law Enforcement, who work 24/7 to protect the people, property, & natural resources of #CA. Thank you for your tireless service!
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Community partnerships at their best!
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Our units have been busy across #CA responding to weather-related incidents. Check out how we partner with counties to assist in removing downed trees & clearing roadways, creating safer areas for the public. These crews have already removed 100+ trees from Sac County roadways.
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In 2020, Jeff promoted to Battalion Chief at the CAL FIRE Training Center, FFA Battalion. In 2022, Jeff transferred into the Fire Control Division as the Fire Control Coordinator.
Congratulations on the promotion Jeff and welcome back!
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In 2006, Jeff promoted to LT Fire Captain at Amador-El Dorado Unit at Dew Drop Station and in 2007 he became permanent Fire Captain B at Pine Grove Conservation Camp. In 2010 he transferred to Garden Valley Station he transferred to Training Bureau in 2017.
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In 2002 he became a Permanent Fire Apparatus Engineer at Mt. Danaher Fire Station (Camino). As a Permanent Fire Apparatus Engineer, Jeff was able to work the fire season at Camino and then in Battalion 5 through the winter,
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In 2001, Jeff promoted to LT Fire Apparatus Engineer at Pilot Hill Station and had the unique opportunity to also work as a 9 month Firefighter I in the Cameron Park and Pioneer Schedule A programs.
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During his time as a seasonal, he attended night classes to complete his Fire Science Degree through Sierra College.
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Jeff began his firefighting career in 1995 as a firefighter with the U.S Forest Service in the El Dorado National Forest on a Type 2 IA crew. In 1997 he was hired as a seasonal Firefighter I with CDF Amador-El Dorado Unit at Garden Valley Fire Station.
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Please welcome Jeff Reyes back to the Amador-El Dorado Unit as our new Assistant Chief of Administration!
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Now is a good time for you to get out a clean up debris from the storm and clear gutters, storm drains and ditches around your property ahead of this week's forecast storms. Plan, prepare and stay aware. For info on the changing weather visit weather.gov
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Crews from the Amador El Dorado Unit (AEU) are taking advantage of the clear weather today to assist with tree removal and flooding clean-up in Sacramento County and throughout AEU's service area.
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Happy New Year from all of us at ! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and fire safe new year! #2023
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The has issued an evacuation order for an area in Cameron Park. The CAL FIRE /Cameron Park FD is working with EDSO.
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⚠️ Heads up! A strong storm will bring widespread moderate to heavy precipitation Friday through Saturday, with initially high snow levels. This may bring flooding of rivers, streams and creeks with urban flooding and increased runoff below pass level. Plan ahead now! #cawx
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Apply now for #CampCinder, CAL FIRE’s free #firefighter camp for young women ages 16 - 18 to learn about careers in firefighting! The camp is offered in June at two locations: Redding & San Luis Obispo. Visit fire.ca.gov/camp-cinder. The deadline to register is 1/31/2023.
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Apply to become a Food Service Technician I with in Amador County! Make sure to submit your application by December 30, 2022! Click the link below for more info:
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From our family to yours, have a happy and fire-safe holiday!
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Diana has been a huge part of our CAL FIRE family for many years and now it is time for her to enjoy some time with her husband and children. Thank you, Diana, for all that you have done and congratulations on your well-deserved retirement!
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Many members of the public may have seen her televised interviews, quoted in the newspaper or met her in person at the many public education events she has attended.
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Today, we celebrate Diana Swart’s retirement after nearly 30 years with the Amador-El Dorado Unit. She started as a Personnel Specialist with AEU in 1994, later promoting to Senior Personnel Specialist. For the last three years she has been our unit’s Public Information Officer.
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Hello, #winter! As an all-hazard department, regardless of the season, CAL FIRE is committed 24/7 to tackle any emergency. #AllRisk #AllHazard
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The holiday season is in full swing, and our CAL FIRE penguin is here to inspire festive cheer! Artists young and old—color by the numbers or create your own palette. Download the printable coloring page below or from fire.ca.gov/media/ezop4rc4. Season’s greetings from CAL FIRE!
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clean chimneys and solid-fueled heating equipment. Annual inspections and chimney cleanings help to reduce that risk and promotes safe fireplace operation. Also, make sure a spark arrestor is installed on top of the chimney to avoid sparks from igniting a roof fire.
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Burning wood in a fireplace or woodstove creates a buildup creosote and soot in the firebox and chimney/stove pipe. This buildup, increases the risk of fire. The National Fire Protection Association indicates a leading factor contributing to home heating fires was failure to
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Never empty the ashes directly into a trash can. Chill out before you take them out, otherwise you risk getting burned or starting an unintended fire.
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Ashes and wood debris must be completely cool before removing them to a container for proper disposal. Place ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep the ash container at least 10 feet away from the home and any other buildings.
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With the help of , we're burning piles on 4 acres of Conservancy land off Granlibakken Rd. in Tahoe City. Prescribed fire is an important tool that land managers use to help protect communities by removing excess vegetation (fuels) that can feed wildland fires.
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of Amador County’s Famous Miniature Christmas Village Display by local, Michael J. Brewer. You can see it for yourself at the Ledger Dispatch on Water Street in Jackson.
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Captain CAL and Smokey Bear were happy to join Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Christmas Delights Tree lighting ceremony in Jackson, Amador County. This year marks the 25th Anniversary
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to safely secure and clear the scene. CHP - Placerville is investigating the incident.
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Also assisting, was El Dorado County Fire Protection District who transported 2 patients by ambulance to the hospital with minor injuries. Grizzly Flat Road was closed for several hours while the hazardous materials were being mitigated. Propane was burned off in order
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On November 25th at CAL FIRE responded to a 2 vehicle traffic collision involving a pickup and a propane truck on Grizzly Flat Road in El Dorado County. CAL FIRE assisted the Pioneer Fire Protection District, and Placerville CHP with the response involving hazardous materials.
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CAL FIRE Placerville Firefighter Hand Crews 3 and 4 were on duty Thanksgiving Day but were thankful to enjoy a great feast with family members. 🦃
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We are thankful for the continuous support from the communities that we serve. From our AEU family the yours, we wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
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