San Bernardino, CA, January 20, 2012, noon - San Bernardino County Fire Division Chief Jim Johnstone has taken the helm as Division Chief of the Mountain Region (Division 4), overseeing fire and emergency medical response, and rescue operations. Division 4 covers over 600 square miles of vegetation-covered mountains, foothills and valleys. County Fire works closely with the … [Read more...] about Chief Jim Johnstone To Lead Mountain Division
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Holiday Safety Tips To Remember
San Bernardino, CA, December 9, 2011, noon - With the increase in fire risk presented by Christmas trees, the San Bernardino County Fire Department offers these holiday safety tips: make sure electric holiday lights are intact and that cords are not frayed; artificial trees should be made of fireproof materials; natural trees should have a fresh, one-inch cut at the base to … [Read more...] about Holiday Safety Tips To Remember
Momyer Fire Near Forest Falls Partially Contained
Forest Falls, CA, May 10, 2011, 9:00am - The vegetation fire near Forest Falls is now 40% contained after burning roughly 150 acres. The Momyer Fire was reported at about 10:45am Sunday, May 8, and is located a few miles north of the Forest Falls area in steep terrain west of Alger Creek and north of Momyer Trail. It has not threatened any homes. U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman … [Read more...] about Momyer Fire Near Forest Falls Partially Contained
Are You Prepared For A Major Earthquake?
San Bernardino, CA, March 25, 2011, 2:30pm - Would you be able to ride it out if an earthquake hit today? San Bernardino County Fire urges residents to be prepared in the event of a catastrophic earthquake. The old saying it takes something drastic to happen to make us take notice is more prevalent than ever these days. Recent natural disasters such as the devastating … [Read more...] about Are You Prepared For A Major Earthquake?