The latest round of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes finished last week. Participants learned how to triage, basic first aid, how to respond to different emergencies, and how to be prepared for such emergencies. The Fire Explorers help out with the class, and act as victims in simulations. Participants practice splinting in CERT Class … [Read more...] about 33 More People Trained Through The Community Emergency Response Team Program
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Fire Lookout Program Offers Training For New Volunteers
San Bernardino, CA, March 29, 2011, noon - The Fire Lookout Host Program, which is one of the six volunteer programs of the National Forest Association, is recruiting volunteers to staff fire lookouts for this year’s fire season. Lookout Volunteers help to protect the forest and local mountain communities from the threat of fire, and host visitors. New Volunteer Training begins … [Read more...] about Fire Lookout Program Offers Training For New Volunteers
Welcome Home Vietnam Vets Day March 30
Big Bear, Ca March 29, 2011 8:00 am - On March 7, 2011, the US Senate declared March 30 “Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran’s Day”. Big Bear’s American Legion Post 584 will celebrate this day with an open house for all Vietnam Veterans and their families, beginning at 5:00 pm. Once again on the menu will be “stuff on a shingle”. Post 584 will also offer a free one-year membership … [Read more...] about Welcome Home Vietnam Vets Day March 30
David Yegge Awarded With Firewise Leadership Award
Big Bear, Ca, March 28, 2011, 4:00pm - David Yegge, Fire Fuels Program Supervisor for the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, has been selected as a state winner for the 2010 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firewise Leadership Award, for his numerous efforts in the area of wildfire mitigation. According to the Big Bear Lake Fire Department, in just five years … [Read more...] about David Yegge Awarded With Firewise Leadership Award
Big Bear Chili Cook Off 2011 Looking For Cooks & Vendors
Big Bear, Ca, March 28, 2011, 3:00pm - The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the Big Bear Chili Cook Off, Southwest Showdown 2011. While the event isn’t until July 16th the Chamber is looking for chili cooks and vendors for the event. If you are a seasoned chili cook, or someone looking to break into the chili big leagues, the Chamber encourages you to sign up … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chili Cook Off 2011 Looking For Cooks & Vendors