Interim Fire Chief Mark Mills of the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District announced Friday that it was awarded an Assistance to Firefighters grant to purchase a driving simulator. The cost of the equipment is over $216,000 and will also be available to the Big Bear City Fire Department, the San Bernardino County Fire Department, and the U.S. Forest Service. The simulator … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Department to Purchase a Driving Simulator
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Reports of Unauthorized Phone Solicitors
The Big Bear City Fire Department has reported that unauthorized phone solicitors are contacting individuals on behalf of the Burn Institute, but these calls are not valid. According to the Burn Institute these telemarketers are not affiliated with the Burn Institute or locally authorized burn support organization. Reputable organizations, including the Burn Institute, do not … [Read more...] about Reports of Unauthorized Phone Solicitors
MAST Survey Indicates More Mountain Residents Are Creating Defensible Space
In two years’ time, 10.9% more mountain residents have thinned or removed trees from their property, according to survey results produced by the Mountain Area Safety Taskforce, a coalition comprised of government agencies, private companies and volunteer organizations in San Bernardino County. In October, 506 residents of the San Bernardino mountains, 127 second homeowners and … [Read more...] about MAST Survey Indicates More Mountain Residents Are Creating Defensible Space
Fire Chief Willis Promotes Four Big Bear City Firefighters
Since establishment as a full-time department in 1989, the Big Bear City Fire Department continues to grow and, under the leadership of Fire Chief Jeff Willis (the fourth chief in the department's 20 years), promotions for firefighters continue as well. As Willis put it before the Big Bear City Community Services District at their January 19 meeting, “We're transitioning, to a … [Read more...] about Fire Chief Willis Promotes Four Big Bear City Firefighters
Smoke May Be Visible as Pile Burns Continue on National Forest
Smoke may again be visible today, as U.S. Forest Service crews continue with hazardous fuels pile burns in the Barton Flats area, off Highway 38 near Angelus Oaks on the San Bernardino National Forest. Per Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich, “Burning slash piles is part of our overall operations to reduce the risk of wildfires potentially spreading into communities. Our standard … [Read more...] about Smoke May Be Visible as Pile Burns Continue on National Forest