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
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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
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
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?