Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Big Bear Lake Fire Department is getting a new truck—not another firetruck, as was purchased in December—but a new Ford F350 Super Duty, to tow the roughly 10,000 pound incident support trailer acquired last year. The department’s existing utility truck, a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 has had difficulty in towing the large emergency support trailer up the … [Read more...] about Incidents for Big Bear Lake Fire Department Up in January; New Trailer to Fund Purchase of New Truck
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County Supervisors Proclaim February as American Heart Month; Big Bear Lake Fire Department Offers CPR Training on Saturday
San Bernardino County, Big Bear Lake, CA -- February is American Heart Month in San Bernardino County, per a proclamation from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors last week. Given heart disease’s rank as the number one killer of adults in the U.S., County Supervisor Gary Ovitt says, “I urge all citizens to recognize the critical importance of tools and skills that … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Proclaim February as American Heart Month; Big Bear Lake Fire Department Offers CPR Training on Saturday
Residential Structure Fire in Big Bear Lake Prompts Fire-Safe Procedures Reminder
Big Bear Lake, CA -- A residential fire yesterday afternoon has prompted the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District to remind homeowners to practice fire-safe procedures, as it was fireplace ashes that likely caused the blaze. Per the press release issue today: "At approximately 3pm on February 10, the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District responded to a report of a … [Read more...] about Residential Structure Fire in Big Bear Lake Prompts Fire-Safe Procedures Reminder
Big Bear Lake City Council Recognizes Firefighters, School District; New Housing Agreement Approved
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Big Bear Lake firefighters were recognized during this week’s City Council meeting, in a presentation by Fire Chief Rod Ballard and Mayor Liz Harris. Those singled out for recognition and service pins were Captain John Arden and Firefighter David Jayne. Chief Ballard pointed out that Arden had been in Big Bear during the winter of 1969, though his career … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council Recognizes Firefighters, School District; New Housing Agreement Approved
Municipal Water District Reminds: Do Not Walk on Boat Docks or Lake Ice
Big Bear Lake, CA -- With an abundance of snow this season, the Big Bear Municipal Water District, the agency that oversees the lake, has noticed more than usual snow load on boat docks this winter. Given the extra weight on these floating structures, the MWD notes that extra caution should be exercised; dock owners and visitors need to refrain from walking on any dock. … [Read more...] about Municipal Water District Reminds: Do Not Walk on Boat Docks or Lake Ice