Big Bear City, CA, January 26, 2016 - Yesterday morning, while performing a daily inspection, Big Bear City Airport staff found a single engine, tail wheel aircraft that was lying upside down near the runway. Following standard procedures, the airport was temporarily closed and FAA, fire, and law enforcement personnel were contacted. There was no pilot present and the airport … [Read more...] about Aircraft Accident Under Investigation
Big Bear City Fire Department
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning The “Silent Killer” Can be Prevented
Big Bear Lake, Ca, November 16th, 2015 – Winter is fast approaching, and the Fire Department encourages everyone to practice safe winter heating. Big Bear Valley residents and tourists alike are now lighting pilot lights and finding other ways to keep warm during the chill of the season. When not functioning properly, the heating appliances that are keeping us warm, can turn … [Read more...] about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning The “Silent Killer” Can be Prevented
Thanksgiving Safety Checklist
Big Bear City, CA, November 27, 2013 - Local firefighters will rush to your house in a pinch, but they offer the following advice to avoid needing them in the first place: • Clean ovens and stove tops thoroughly before cooking so that built-up grease can't ignite. • Don’t leave cooking food unattended on the stove or in the oven -- especially not overnight. • Keep … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Safety Checklist
Defensible space: Chipping ends, clean-up still encouraged
Big Bear City, CA, April 26, 2013 - Since the Curbside Vegetation Chipping Program debuted in 2005 to help create defensible space on private property, several thousand tons of vegetation have been collected each year. The service had been free to Bear Valley residents, but the program is over now that funding has run out. There is still work to be done, however, so residents … [Read more...] about Defensible space: Chipping ends, clean-up still encouraged
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Near Baldwin Lake
Big Bear City, CA, August 20, 2012, noon - A 32-year-old citizen of Great Britain was killed in a traffic accident late Friday afternoon, August 17, 2012. Ian Anthony Ferguson, was operating a rented motorcycle, traveling on State Route 18 in the Baldwin Lake area. His motorcycle drifted into the oncoming lane and collided with a small pick-up truck. The collision was … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Near Baldwin Lake