EVENTS
Pine Needle Clean-Up
In honor of Wildfire Prevention Month, May 31st will be Pine Needle Pick-Up on Mt. Charleston. Before the summer hits, begin cleaning out pine needles and other natural debris around your home. Just gather your pine needles and leave them at the end of your driveway for us to pick up. This simple cleaning goes a long way to help prevent wildfires.
Republic Services Dumpsters will be located around the community for resident drop-off at the Rainbow, Old Town, Echo, and Lady of the Snows subdivisions from 7:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Spring Cleaning!
Help make our community safer from wildfires! Partner with Mt. Charleston Fire & Rescue to clear tree limbs and brush around your home. Simply place tree limbs and brush (no larger than 12 inches) in your driveway, and we’ll come by to chip and haul it away for you!
Pick-Up Will Be Available:
Saturday, May 24 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 25 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Defensible Space Class
Defensible Space is the buffer around a home where the vegetation has been managed to reduce the wildfire hazard and provide a space for firefighters to defend the home safely during a wildfire event. Find out how you can create defensible space around your house on April 11 and 12, increasing the chance of home survival.
Dates available for classes:
Friday, April 11 – 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Presentation and Q&A at The Retreat on Charleston Peak.
Appetizers will be provided
Saturday, April 12 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Presentation and Q&A at Mount Charleston Library.
BBQ lunch from 12:00 -1:00 pm
Field Training from 1:00 pm onwards (Site visits).
Sign up below!
Please note: This event is only for Mount Charleston Residents.
CPR Class
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to potentially save a life with this comprehensive CPR class hosted by Mount Charleston Fire & Rescue and EMS instructors from the Training Center of Southern Nevada. This free training session is designed for individuals of all skill levels, offering essential life-saving techniques that can make a difference in emergencies. Participants will learn the fundamentals of CPR, the use of an AED, and how to respond to choking incidents. Reserve your spot today and become an empowered member of our community!
You can earn your American Heart Association Certification on the following dates.
March 28th, 6 pm-9 pm (Presentation)
March 29th, 9 am-12 pm (Presentation and site visits)
Home fire extinguisher training: 12 pm-1 pm
**Open to residents ages 18 and older.
Coffee with a Cop
Enjoy a cup of coffee and great conversation with local law enforcement and fire department!
TOY DRIVE
Help bring joy to local children this holiday season by donating to the “Fill The Firetruck Toy Drive.” Your generous contributions will help fill our firetruck with toys for kids in need, ensuring that every child experiences the magic of Christmas.
COFFEE WITH A COP AND FIREFIGHTER
Share a cup of coffee with the people keeping your family and community safe!
2024 PINE NEEDLE PICK-UP
As the seasons change and summer approaches, it’s time to rally together to tackle a significant wildfire risk—pine needle buildup. The 2024 Pine Needle Clean-up Event aims to safeguard the community of Mount Charleston from the threat of wildfires by removing these highly flammable materials. Let’s come together and act now to prevent wildfires before they ignite. Be a part of the solution and don’t miss the 2024 Pine Needle Clean-Up Event!