San Bernardino County Fire Chief Pat Dennen already oversees 81 facilities over 19,000 square miles and 1,000 employees and, as of March, has been appointed to serve as the state’s Office of Emergency Services Fire and Rescue Region VI Coordinator. This post, one of six within California, places Dennen as the individual responsible for the coordination and dispatch of regional … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Fire Chief (and BBHS Graduate) Pat Dennen Named One of Six Regional Coordinators for State’s OES Department
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Second of This Week’s Earthquakes Registers a 1.5 Magnitude
We had a small earthquake in our area this morning, which the U.S. Geological Survey recorded as that of a 1.5 magnitude. Centered seven miles north of Big Bear City, this 1.5 magnitude tremor occurred at 9:21am. On Tuesday, a smaller, 1.3 magnitude quake was centered five miles north of Big Bear Lake at about 3:45pm. (We will generally tell you of local earthquakes that … [Read more...] about Second of This Week’s Earthquakes Registers a 1.5 Magnitude
Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue on San Bernardino National Forest; Crews in Barton Flats Area Today
Hazardous fuels pile burning continues on the San Bernardino National Forest, as part of the agency’s ongoing effort to reduce the risk of wildfire to the mountain communities. Firefighting crews from the Forest Service burned about 40 piles in the Barton Flats area off Highway 38 yesterday. Crews will be on scene again today, so if smoke is visible to the south and/or eastern … [Read more...] about Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue on San Bernardino National Forest; Crews in Barton Flats Area Today
More from City Council: Paramedic Curtis Pinned, College Visioning Meeting Planned, Development Impact Fees Reviewed
In other news from this week’s City Council meeting, Firefighter/Paramedic Jon Curtis was sworn in as the newest member of the Big Bear Lake Fire Department. A second generation firefighter, Curtis was pinned by his father while Fire Captain Ryan Harold, who also serves as a teacher at Riverside Community College, told Council, “He [Jon Curtis] is a shining star, and was a … [Read more...] about More from City Council: Paramedic Curtis Pinned, College Visioning Meeting Planned, Development Impact Fees Reviewed
Help Them Help You With Beacons; Special Lights Available Through Big Bear City Fire Department and Kiwanis
Kiwanis International of Big Bear Valley has purchased an important tool for identifying residents that need assistance. It is an “Emergency Beacon” light bulb. Residents can replace their porch light bulbs with this Emergency Beacon. In normal use, the Emergency Beacon bulb works like a regular light bulb. In an emergency, simply turn your light switch off and on twice to … [Read more...] about Help Them Help You With Beacons; Special Lights Available Through Big Bear City Fire Department and Kiwanis