Assistant Fire Chief Peter Brierty and Congressman Jerry Lewis acknowledge the success and ongoing work of the NRCS in better managing the San Bernardino National Forest Big Bear, CA, April 20, 2011, 5:00pm - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, or the NRCS, along with the US Forest Service, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, San Bernardino, … [Read more...] about Tree Thinning Project Has Saved State Millions
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Power Outage in Upper Moonridge
Big Bear Lake, Ca April 8, 2011 3:00 pm - A widespread power outage in the Upper Moonridge area of Big Bear Lake today resulted from a small truck hitting a utility pole. The accident occurred at Moonridge and Sheephorn Roads at approximately 12:30 pm. Bear Valley Electric Service was able to isolate the problem and restore power to most customers by 1:30 pm. It is expected … [Read more...] about Power Outage in Upper Moonridge
CPR/AED Class Offered By Big Bear City Fire Department
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
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