Big Bear City, CA - A residential structure fire was reported on Ash Lane between State Lane and Oak Lane in Erwin Lake at approximately 8:01 a.m. this morning, Monday, May 6. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a single-family dwelling with light smoke coming from the home. Crews were able to confine the fire to the hot water heater preventing the spread to the remainder of the … [Read more...] about Hot Water Heater Fire in Erwin Lake Causes Minor Damage
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Big Bear Fire Department Tops Fitness Charts for 7th Straight Year
Big Bear, CA - In annual testing, Big Bear Fire personnel came through again as the Most Fit Fire Department. For seven straight years they have scored at the top among the other fire departments they are compared against by Healthy Firefighters, USA. Every year, Big Bear firefighters are put through an intensive physical fitness screening process and are tested in an array of … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Tops Fitness Charts for 7th Straight Year
Big Bear Fire Resumes Popular Chipping Program
Big Bear, CA - Get your CHIP together, then go to ThinIsIn to register tree and brush trimmings for removal. Big Bear Fire Department resumes its popular chipping program early this year to alleviate the piles created by recent significant storm damage. Chipping begins April 15, 2019. Online registration is now open at ThinIsIn and is offered free to the Big Bear Valley. This … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Resumes Popular Chipping Program
Big Bear Fire Department Deficit May Force a Station Closure
The cost of paramedic and fire service in this community, like many other communities, has been growing faster than the revenues. In order to maintain the current level of fire and emergency services, deficit spending using reserve funds became necessary. Chief Jeff Willis along with 10 members of the Big Bear Fire Board understand that this practice is … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Deficit May Force a Station Closure
Structure Fire in Big Bear City Contained to a Couch
Big Bear City, CA - Big Bear Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 800 block of Elysian Blvd in Big Bear City at shortly before 12:00 p.m. on Thursday March 14th. Upon arrival of fire crews, smoke was visible from the exterior of the structure. Big Bear Fire crews took approximately 15 minutes to bring the fire under control. The occupants of the house … [Read more...] about Structure Fire in Big Bear City Contained to a Couch