At Lake Level March 2022 The official newsletter of the City of South Lake Tahoe

City kicks off First Beer with the Mayor

A mESSAGE FROM fIRE cHIEF sAVACOOL

March is upon us which means spring is just around the corner! Although we still have plenty of snow patches throughout the city, it seems to be melting fast. However, we as a community know that putting our shovels away and storing our snowblowers would be a little premature. History has shown some impressive snowstorms rip through the city of South Lake Tahoe in the month of March. I encourage you all to enjoy the nice weather we are receiving but don’t let complacency get the best of you, winter is not over.

Spring also brings some hidden dangers that are worth noting. With the warmer temperatures comes an increased risk for residential and commercial roofs to unload snow and ice cycles. Be aware of what’s above you prior to engaging in activities under roof lines, including parking your vehicle. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responds to a handful of injuries involving snow and ice unloading from roofs, some in which have resulted in serious injuries.

On another note, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) typically uses the month of March to do our annual ice water rescue training. The crews use the iced over portions of the lake to practice rescuing potential drowning victims who have fallen through the ice into the lake. This involves crew members getting geared up in dry suites and running through drills that involve various rescue techniques and using different types of equipment. Every year SLTFR is challenged with incidents involving humans or their pets falling through the ice and it's up to us as an organization to ensure that we are trained up to the best of our abilities.

Finally, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue recently held our annual awards ceremony at the Lake Tahoe Airport. We had a wonderful evening getting together to celebrate our past years accomplishments which included the following:

• Promotion and badge pinning of our Administrative Assistant Sallie Ross.
• Swearing in and badge pinning of new hire Marty Rider.
• Chief’s Mauritius Award given to Jake Reginato.
• Dispatcher of the year award given to Sam Williams.
• Firefighter of the Year Award given to Haven Wilvers.
• Years of Service pins distributed to all members.
• Caldor Fire Challenge Coin distributed to all members.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue wishes our community and visitors alike a safe and happy Spring! “Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.” —Walt Whitman

Development Services welcomes two new Assistant Planners

The City of South Lake Tahoe welcomes Madison Dederick and Anna Kushaba as Assistant Planners with the Development Services department. The Assistant Planners will be responsible for processing design review, use permits, zoning clearances, responding to public inquiries, and working on a range of short-range and long-range planning efforts. The Development Services department is excited to have Madison and Anna as a part of their team since they both bring a range of experience to their role as Assistant Planners.

Most recently, Madison served as a planning intern with the City of La Canada Flintridge in Southern California, where she worked on a variety of planning tasks. Madison's experience in Municipal Planning will be a great asset to the City. In addition, Madison holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Environmental Sciences from California State University Channel Islands. She is also currently working on her Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from California State University Northridge.

Anna brings significant experience in Conservation Management and Environmental Sciences to her new role as Assistant Planner. She recently served as an Environmental Technician for the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, where she worked on conservation efforts and hazardous fuel reduction. Anna also worked at the Sacramento Metro Air Quality District, where she was responsible for creating and executing the Clean Cars 4 All program. Anna holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences from California State University Sacramento.

LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAREER WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!?

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is currently recruiting for Community Service Officers and Lateral Police Officers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference along with working for a great team! To apply, go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/slaketahoe. You can also view other opportunities available in the City of South Lake Tahoe!