Big Bear, Ca March 18, 2011 12:00 pm - The California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to avoid using alcohol or drugs when they get in their cars. Between 6:00 am and midnight tonight, the CHP will have a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint in the unincorporated area in the Big Bear Valley to ensure that drivers are heeding the reminder. Drivers who are found to be … [Read more...] about Drivers Reminded to Drive Sober
Fire/Safety
Controlled Fire Burn To Take Place In Baldwin Lake On Saturday
Big Bear, Ca, March 18, 2011, 5:00pm - On Saturday March 19th, the Baldwin Lake Fire Department will be conducting a controlled training burn from the hours of 7:00am to 5:00pm. This will be a state certified fire control III class for the new and current firefighter’s ongoing training in fire behavior and extinguishment of structure fires. The public will see some smoke and … [Read more...] about Controlled Fire Burn To Take Place In Baldwin Lake On Saturday
Time to Check Earthquake Preparedness
Big Bear, Ca March 11, 2011 12:00 pm - Today’s earthquake in Japan reminds us to be ready. California, like Japan is part of the Pacific Rim of Fire, an area of increased earthquake activity circling the Pacific Ocean. Residents and business owners in the Big Bear Valley must be prepared for large earthquakes. Regularly review your earthquake readiness. Check for hazards in … [Read more...] about Time to Check Earthquake Preparedness
Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries!
Big Bear, Ca, March 10, 2011, 3:00pm - This Saturday Night when you change your clocks forward one hour, the Big Bear Area Fire Departments encourage you to also check and replace the batteries in your smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms are extremely important in providing you early warning to get out and stay out. Every home needs at least one smoke alarm on each level of the … [Read more...] about Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries!
CPR Class Offered This Weekend
Big Bear, Ca, March 9, 2011, 4:00pm - Could you be the strongest link in the event of a heart attack? Those who can identify the early signs of a heart attack and then know how to respond are saving thousands of lives every year. CPR within the first five minutes of a heart attack greatly enhances a persons chance of survival. The Big Bear Lake Fire Department will be … [Read more...] about CPR Class Offered This Weekend