Can you find the fire hydrant on your street? If it is buried under snow, the Big Bear Valley Fire Safe Council--on behalf of the Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake and Fawnskin Fire Departments—asks that you take the time to be sure it is cleared of snow, ice and debris. There are about 3,000 fire hydrants in the Big Bear Valley, and precious moments spent locating them buried in … [Read more...] about Fire Safe Council Asks That Valley’s 3,000 Fire Hydrants Be Cleared of Snow
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1.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Big Bear Area This Morning
We had another earthquake centered in our area. You may have thought that was a strong wind at 11:07am, but it was an earthquake of a 1.9 magnitude, which was centered eight miles northwest of Big Bear Lake. The depth on this morning’s 1.9 tremor was recorded as 4.5 miles, per the U.S. Geological Survey. … [Read more...] about 1.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Big Bear Area This Morning
Valentine’s Day Got Started With 1.6 Magnitude Earthquake
A small earthquake shook our Valentine's Day, as the U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 1.6 magnitude quake was centered four miles north west of Big Bear City on Saturday morning at 7:57am. The 1.6 tremor registered a depth of over six miles. … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Got Started With 1.6 Magnitude Earthquake
Buck the Wonder Dog Visits His Heroes at MWD
It was a year ago today that Lake Patrol and firefighters ventured out on to the lake ice, to save a stray golden retriever on Big Bear Lake. Since surviving the incident, he was dubbed “Buck the Wonder Dog” and adopted by Citizens on Patrol volunteers Dave and Joan Younkin. Today, the Municipal Water District’s Travis Carroll tells us, Buck the Wonder Dog made a visit to the … [Read more...] about Buck the Wonder Dog Visits His Heroes at MWD
CPR Class Offered on Saturday; Big Bear Lake Paramedics Will Also Teach AED
If you missed last weekend’s opportunity to participate in the Big Bear City Fire Department’s first aid class, the Big Bear Lake Fire Department will offer a CPR class this Saturday, February 14. During the full day class, which begins at 9am, paramedics will teach one-rescuer CPR, as well as the basics of the automatic external defibrillator. The class is offered for $30, and … [Read more...] about CPR Class Offered on Saturday; Big Bear Lake Paramedics Will Also Teach AED