This morning at 10:17am, a fire was reported burning at 41025 Big Bear Boulevard, the location of Fuji restaurant. The boulevard was blocked with for a short time with first responders and their equipment. The nature of the fire is under investigation but initial indications are that while the restaurant was closed a fire may have originated in the kitchen and spread to … [Read more...] about Two Separate Restaurant Fires Reported Within Two Hours.
Big Bear Fire Department
Prepare for Flooding Before it Occurs – Local Agencies Offer Free Sandbags
Big Bear, CA, February 22nd, 2016 - Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. In fact, flooding causes more than $2 billion in property damage every year. The effects of El Nin?o could continue well into March, and Big Bear Fire Department encourages all Valley residents and businesses to plan ahead. Agencies within Big Bear Valley have … [Read more...] about Prepare for Flooding Before it Occurs – Local Agencies Offer Free Sandbags
Big Bear Firefighters Climb for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!
Big Bear, CA, February 11th, 2016 - Big Bear firefighters will compete in the “Scott Firefighter Stairclimb” in Seattle, Washington on March 6, 2016. This is the 7th year Big Bear’s local firefighters have participated in this test of endurance to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Firefighters will climb 69 flights of stairs in Seattle’s tallest building, the Columbia … [Read more...] about Big Bear Firefighters Climb for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!
Big Bear Lake Residence Burns Early Thursday Morning
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 5th, 2016 - Big Bear Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of Santa Clara Boulevard in Big Bear Lake at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Upon arrival of fire crews, active flames could be seen coming from the rear of the two-story single family residence. Crews were able to suppress the fire … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Residence Burns Early Thursday Morning
Big Bear Fire Department is the Most Fit Fire Department Again
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 2, 2016 - Big Bear Fire Department continues its reign as the Most Fit Fire Department for four years running. Once a year, firefighters are put through an intensive physical fitness screening process. An Exercise Physiologist from Fitness Appraisal, Inc., tests firefighters with an array of physical fitness testing equipment and blood tests. … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department is the Most Fit Fire Department Again