Big Bear, Ca, December 1, 2010, 3:00pm - With the holiday season upon us, the San Bernardino County Fire Department would like to remind you of the following holiday decorating and natural Christmas tree safety tips. Check the lights, and check the cords. Before you put up any electrically lighted decorations, you should check the equipment to make sure it will operate safely. … [Read more...] about Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
Fire/Safety
Fire Restrictions Reduced
Big Bear, Ca, November 22, 2010, 12:00pm - With recent rain across the southland, forest officials on the San Bernardino National Forest reduced fire restrictions today. “With the recent storms and snow across the mountains, the fire danger has lowered, however I want to remind folks to continue to be fire safe and vigilant year-round,” said Forest Supervisor Tom Gillett. … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Reduced
Be Firewise on Thanksgiving Day
Big Bear, Ca, November 22, 2010, 8:00am - The U.S. Fire Administration has issued a special report that examines the characteristics of Thanksgiving Day Fires in Residential Buildings. According to the report, an estimated 2,000 Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated average of 5 deaths, 25 injuries and … [Read more...] about Be Firewise on Thanksgiving Day
MWD Reminds Residents Of Lake Ice Dangers
Big Bear, Ca, November 17, 2010, 3:00pm - As the weather gets colder in Big Bear Valley, the Big Bear Municipal Water District is reminding everyone of the dangers of walking on lake ice. Not only can it cost you your life, it can cost you money, and jeopardize the safety of rescuers. Every winter the San Bernardino County Sheriff and BBMWD receive calls related to people … [Read more...] about MWD Reminds Residents Of Lake Ice Dangers
Firefighters Ask You To Fill The Boot For Jerry’s Kids
Big Bear, Ca, November 15, 2010, 8:00am - The Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City, and County of San Bernardino, Fawnskin Fire Departments are calling all Big Bear Citizens to come out this Saturday and Fill the Boot for Jerry’s Kids. From 10:00am to 5:00pm the firefighters will be out at the Vons Shopping Center asking citizens to help raise money for Muscular Dystrophy research and … [Read more...] about Firefighters Ask You To Fill The Boot For Jerry’s Kids