South Shore Firefighters Shave Heads for Childhood Cancer Research

Local fire departments team up for annual St. Baldrick's fundraiser event.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Firefighters from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, Local 2441, Lake Valley Fire Protection District, and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue will be shaving their heads on Friday, March 13th at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada to raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation and childhood cancer research.

Why it matters

The St. Baldrick's Head Shave event is an annual tradition that brings the community together to show support for children and families affected by cancer. Firefighters volunteering to shave their heads is a powerful visual symbol of solidarity and commitment to the cause.

The details

Firefighters will be shaving their heads at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada on Friday, March 13th starting at 6:30 PM. The event is open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to come out and cheer on the participants as they make their donations and get their heads shaved.

  • The St. Baldrick's Head Shave event will take place on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

The players

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District

A fire department serving the Tahoe Douglas area.

Local 2441

A local firefighters union.

Lake Valley Fire Protection District

A fire department serving the Lake Tahoe area.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

A fire department serving the South Lake Tahoe area.

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The takeaway

The annual St. Baldrick's Head Shave event is a powerful way for the community to come together and show their support for children and families affected by cancer. By shaving their heads, the firefighters are making a bold statement and raising critical funds for childhood cancer research.