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
Fire/Safety
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
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