Update 10:00 am, December 26, 2015 - Medic Engine 281 and assisting rescue crews attempted to rescue multiple victims inside, but were forced to pull back due to impending roof collapse. As a result there were four fatalities, 1 adult female and 3 minor children. With the assistance of the Running Springs Fire Department, San Bernardino County Fire and Cal Fire, the structure … [Read more...] about Early Morning Big Bear Lake Fire Claims Four Lives
Big Bear Fire Department
‘Old Red’ Lights Up For The Holidays
Big Bear, CA, December 23, 2015 - The Big Bear Fire Department will spread Christmas cheer this year as “Old Red” lights up for the Holidays! The 1950 FWD fire engine was recently featured in a mini parade, decorated bumper to bumper in Christmas lights with American flags blazing, followed closely by Medic Engine 281 playing Christmas carols through their P.A. system and … [Read more...] about ‘Old Red’ Lights Up For The Holidays
BBFD Curbside Chipping Program is a Great Success
Big Bear, CA, October 23, 2015 - The Big Bear Fire Department would like thank the entire Big Bear Valley for their efforts keeping our community healthy by creating defensible space utilizing the Curbside Chipping Program which has now officially ended for the season. 1,215 community members participated in the program and more than 387 tons of flammable vegetation was … [Read more...] about BBFD Curbside Chipping Program is a Great Success
Hear The Beep Where You Sleep
Big Bear, CA, October 4, 2015 - Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!? This is the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2015. Studies show that half of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep. Home smoke alarms can alert people to a fire before it spreads, … [Read more...] about Hear The Beep Where You Sleep
Fire Fighters Host Blood Drive
Big Bear, CA, July 22, 2015 - On July 28, 2015, the Big Bear Professional Fire Fighters of Local 935 will be hosting a Blood Drive. Lifestream, your local blood bank, issued a challenge to local fire fighters and police officers to participate in the second annual “Guns and Hoses” blood drive competition. The Big Bear Fire Fighters have taken this challenge seriously … [Read more...] about Fire Fighters Host Blood Drive