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
Fire/Safety
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
Big Bear Lake Fire Department to Purchase a Driving Simulator
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
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