Big Bear Lake, CA, April 6, 2011, noon - People who can identify the early signs of a heart attack and then know how to respond are saving thousands of lives every year. CPR administered within the first five minutes of an incident greatly enhances the chance of survival. The Big Bear Lake Fire Department will be conducting its next Heartsaver CPR/AED class on Saturday, April 9 … [Read more...] about CPR/AED Class Offered By Big Bear City Fire Department
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Minor Earthquake Near Big Bear City
Big Bear Valley, CA, April 2, 2011, 10:00am - A minor earthquake shook the Valley at 4:34pm on Thursday, March 31. The magnitude 3.1 event occurred 4 miles NNE of Big Bear City. There was a smaller aftershock, registering a magnitude of 2.2, about one minute later. A few more micro earthquakes have been reported at the same location on April 1 and April 2. There are no reports … [Read more...] about Minor Earthquake Near Big Bear City
April Is 911 Education Month
Big Bear City, CA, April 1, 2011, noon - The Big Bear City Fire Department would like to help people of all ages recognize the importance of 9-1-1 and the role they play in ensuring effective and efficient emergency response in times of crisis. Groups including the United States Congress and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), a leading public safety association, … [Read more...] about April Is 911 Education Month
Structure Fire In Sugarloaf
Big Bear, Ca, March 31, 2011, 6:15pm -The Big Bear City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 800 block of San Bernardino Ave. in Sugarloaf at approximately 3:30 pm on March 31, 2011. A five year old child spotted the fire and alerted her mother, who then called 9-1-1. Upon arrival of fire crews, heavy smoke and flames were billowing from the home. … [Read more...] about Structure Fire In Sugarloaf
33 More People Trained Through The Community Emergency Response Team Program
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