Always call 9-1-1 first if there’s an emergency

Important tips to remember when calling 9-1-1, from the El Dorado County Fire District:

• 911 can be dialed from any phone in the El Dorado County area
• When calling, state the nature of the emergency
• Give the address of the emergency
• Remain calm and answer any questions that the 911 operator has for you
• Speak clearly and do not shout into the phone
• Do not hang up the phone until the 911 operator has done so
• Do not call your local fire department you will receive faster service when you dial 911

Here is some additional non-emergency contact information

California Highway Patrol, Placerville Office

(530) 622-1110

Diamond Springs Fire Department

(530) 626-3190

El Dorado County Fire Department

(530) 644-9630  

El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department

(530) 621-5655