Tahoe Douglas Fire District

What Tahoe Douglas Fire District does

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District is a public special purpose fire protection district organized under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 474 and established in 1946 to serve the Nevada-side Lake Tahoe communities of Stateline, Zephyr Cove, and Glenbrook. Operating as a statutory local government entity with exclusive jurisdictional authority over fire protection and emergency response within its boundaries, the district delivers fire suppression, emergency medical services, and a broad set of specialized capabilities including tactical EMS, hazardous materials response, explosive ordnance disposal, water rescue, ice rescue, high angle rescue, and vehicle extrication, alongside wildland fire and fuels management delivered through a dedicated Zephyr Fire Crew, prescribed fire operations, and curbside chipping.

The prevention division conducts defensible space inspections, vacation home rental safety inspections, building permit inspections, plan submittal and review, WUI compliance reviews, and administers permits covering operational activities, residential green waste burning, and recreational fires. Community-facing programs include the Adopt-a-Hydrant volunteer program, the Ash Can disposal voucher program, public education, the Fire Adapted Communities outreach program, and the Wildfire Defense Rebate Program offering rebates of up to $5,000 (50% of approved defensible space work) to homeowners in five high-risk Nevada-side Lake Tahoe communities.

As a public governmental entity, the district is funded through property taxes and special fees assessed on property owners within its service boundaries; there is no commercial revenue model, no parent company, and no equity ownership susceptible to traditional M&A. Services are accessed by residents and property owners through 9-1-1 emergency dispatch, online scheduling via Acuity Scheduling, online payments via Point and Pay, and in-person at fire stations. Operational partnerships include mutual aid agreements with South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and East Fork Fire Protection District, plus a strategic partnership with Nevada Tahoe Conservation District, USDA Forest Service, and Nevada Division of Forestry to fund and deliver the Wildfire Defense Rebate Program. No operating budget, revenue figures, or headcount are publicly disclosed in the source data.

Name

Tahoe Douglas Fire District

Legal name

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District

Website

https://tahoefire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Public fire protection district established in 1946 serving Stateline, Zephyr Cove, and Glenbrook on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. It delivers fire suppression, EMS, specialized rescue, wildland fire management, fire prevention, and public education funded by property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Firebreak & Defensible Space Construction (AFAMAEAF), Wildfire Suppression & Incident Response (AFAMAEAE), Forest Fire Management & Fuels Reduction Services (IMAMAAAH)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Wildland fire management
• Fire prevention inspections
• Technical rescue operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Zephyr Cove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District provides comprehensive fire suppression, emergency medical, technical rescue, hazardous materials, explosive ordnance disposal, and wildland fire management services to the Nevada-side Lake Tahoe communities of Stateline, Zephyr Cove, and Glenbrook. The district also delivers fire prevention services including defensible space inspections, building permit and vacation home rental inspections, WUI compliance guidance, operational and burn permits, and public education programs. A Wildfire Defense Rebate Program offers homeowners rebates of up to $5,000 for approved defensible space work.

Product overview

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District provides a comprehensive portfolio of emergency response and fire prevention services. The district operates as a unified service organization with core emergency services (Fire Suppression, EMS, TEMS), specialized rescue capabilities (Water Rescue, Ice Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, EOD, HazMat), and a robust prevention division (building inspections, defensible space, WUI compliance, permits). The wildland division supports the community through the Zephyr Fire Crew, prescribed fire programs, curbside chipping, and community assistance. The district also administers a Wildfire Defense Rebate Program offering up to $5,000 in reimbursements for defensible space work. Services are accessible through online scheduling (Acuity Scheduling) and payment portals (Point and Pay).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Emergency fire response and suppression services for residential, commercial, and wildland fires within the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Emergency medical response and ambulance transport services for medical emergencies across the district.
• Tactical EMS (TEMS) Emergency medical services provided in support of tactical law enforcement operations.
• Hazardous Materials Response Response and mitigation services for hazardous material incidents and chemical emergencies.
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialized response for explosive device identification, disposal, and threat mitigation.
• Water Rescue Search and rescue operations for water-based emergencies and drowning incidents on Lake Tahoe.
• Vehicle Extrication Rescue operations involving extraction of trapped individuals from damaged vehicles.
• High Angle Rescue Technical rope rescue operations for incidents involving elevated positions, cliffs, or steep terrain.
• Ice Rescue Specialized rescue operations for victims who have fallen through ice on frozen waterways.
• Defensible Space Inspection Homeowner inspections to evaluate and certify defensible space compliance around structures for wildfire protection.
• Vacation Home Rental Inspection Fire safety inspections for vacation rental properties to ensure compliance with local fire codes.
• Curbside Chipping Community chipping service for disposal of wildland vegetation and defensible space clearing debris.
• Zephyr Fire Crew Dedicated wildland fire crew for fireline operations, prescribed burns, and community assistance.
• Prescribed Fire Program Controlled burn operations to reduce wildland fuel loads and prevent catastrophic wildfires.
• Fire Adapted Communities Community outreach and education program to help neighborhoods prepare for and respond to wildfire risk.
• Wildfire Defense Rebate Program Program offering Nevada-side Lake Tahoe homeowners rebates of up to $5,000 (50% of approved defensible space work costs) in five high-risk communities, funded by USDA Forest Service and Nevada Division of Forestry.
• Plan Submittal and Review Review of construction and development plans for fire code compliance.
• WUI Requirements Compliance Wildland Urban Interface building requirements and compliance guidance for construction in fire-prone areas.
• Operational Permits Permits for operational activities including special events, tent permits, and temporary structures.
• Burn Permits Permits for residential green waste burning and recreational fires within the district.
• Reverse 911 Services Emergency notification system to alert residents of fires, evacuations, and other urgent situations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nevada Tahoe Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Joint partnership launching the wildfire defense program offering rebates up to $5,000 to Nevada-side Lake Tahoe homeowners for defensible space work in five high-risk communities.
• South Lake Tahoe Fire RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner responding to residential structure fire in Glenbrook, providing quick and coordinated emergency response alongside Tahoe Douglas Fire.
• East Fork Fire Protection DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner that responded to residential structure fire in Glenbrook and assisted by maintaining emergency coverage throughout the district while TDFPD crews were committed to the incident.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District: Fire protection district serving the north and west shores of Lake Tahoe in Nevada and California. Operates an almost identical service mix (suppression, EMS, wildland, prevention) in an immediately adjacent Lake Tahoe jurisdiction.
• South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue: Adjacent municipal fire department serving the California side of the South Lake Tahoe area. Documented mutual aid partner of Tahoe Douglas, providing comparable fire suppression, EMS, and wildland fire services to a directly bordering community.
• Meeks Bay Fire Protection District: Small Lake Tahoe fire protection district on the California side in the immediate Tahoe basin. Closely comparable in scale, WUI focus, and service portfolio (suppression, prevention, defensible space).
• East Fork Fire Protection District: Neighboring Nevada fire protection district serving the Carson Valley / Minden-Gardnerville area. Active mutual aid partner of Tahoe Douglas with overlapping rural/WUI service profile and similar district governance structure.
• Truckee Fire Protection District: California-side fire protection district serving the Truckee area. Comparable WUI service environment, similar district governance structure, and overlapping wildland fire risk profile across the broader Tahoe basin.

Broad incumbents

• CAL FIRE: California state agency responsible for fire protection on state responsibility area lands. Operates broadly across wildland fire suppression, prevention, and fuels management with overlapping mission and mutual-aid coordination with Tahoe-area districts.
• USDA Forest Service – Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit: Federal land management agency operating across the Lake Tahoe Basin. Active funding partner of Tahoe Douglas through the rebate program and a co-responsible party for wildfire management across the surrounding National Forest.
• Nevada Division of Forestry: State-level agency responsible for wildfire protection, forest health, and defensible space programs across Nevada. Active funding partner of Tahoe Douglas and a broader-incumbent peer for wildland fire and fuels work.

Regional players

• Alpine County Fire & EMS: County-level fire and EMS provider serving Alpine County, California, including the south Tahoe area. Comparable rural/WUI service environment though operating as a county department rather than a special district.

Others

• Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center: Regional interagency dispatch and coordination body supporting wildland fire response across the Sierra Nevada. Operates adjacent to Tahoe Douglas in coordinating wildland resources and mutual aid, functioning as ecosystem infrastructure rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tahoefire
• YouTubeyoutube.com/tahoefire
• Facebookfacebook.com/tahoefire
• Instagraminstagram.com/tahoedouglasfire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tahoe-douglas-fire-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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