Last week, representatives from six local fire agencies attended a meeting on the Big Bear Valley Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Each agency shared what accomplishments have been made since the Community Wildfire Protection Plan was written in 2006. After the Old Fire of 2003, the Big Bear Valley Fire Safe Council discussed strategies necessary to protect the communities … [Read more...] about Fire Agencies Take Stock of Progress
Fire/Safety
First Aid Training Class Offered February 7
The Big Bear City Fire Department will offer a First Aid training class this Saturday, February 7. The full day class, which begins at 9am, will be held at the offices of the Big Bear City Community Services District, and reservations are required. Cost for the First Aid class is $40 and due prior to the 7th. To reserve your space, call 585-2362. For additional information on … [Read more...] about First Aid Training Class Offered February 7
BBL Fire Protection District Offers New Certification Program for Homeowners
If your homeowners insurance company has notified you that they will not be renewing your policy and that your property needs to comply with certain defensible space requirements, you are not alone. Currently, insurance companies are conducting “defensible space” inspections as a result of the insurance losses incurred by wildfires throughout the State of California. Because … [Read more...] about BBL Fire Protection District Offers New Certification Program for Homeowners
Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Receives Grant for RIT
The Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District was recently awarded $30,493 from an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to purchase equipment for rapid intervention teams, known as RIT. According to interim Fire Chief Mark Mills, “a cache of equipment will be ordered for each engine in the Fire District so that all rapid intervention team operations are consistent”. Interim Chief … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Receives Grant for RIT
Big Bear Lake Firefighter Nic Turner Competes in Seattle
A Firefighter/Paramedic with the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District will compete with other firefighters from across the United States in the 18th Annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle - the largest individual firefighter competition in the world. On March 8, Nic Turner will race to the top of the Columbia Center in full combat gear and self-contained breathing … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Firefighter Nic Turner Competes in Seattle