Mount Baldy, CA, January 27, 2017 - On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, 4 people had to be rescued by hoist via helicopter in two separate incidents in the Mount Baldy area. On Wednesday, January 25, Sally Morley, 61years old of Temecula and Ellen Coleman, 63 years old of Riverside were hiking down a snow-packed ridgeline into San Antonio Canyon at the 8500’ level. … [Read more...] about Be Careful in the Backcountry
Fire/Safety
Annual Fitness Testing Ranks Big Bear Firefighters at the Top For Fifth Straight Year
Big Bear, CA, January 5, 2017 - Big Bear Fire Department is recognized as the Most Fit Fire Department in 2016. They have achieved this distinction for five years running from Fitness Appraisal, Inc. Once a year, firefighters are put through an intensive physical fitness screening process. An Exercise Physiologist at FAI tests firefighters with an array of physical fitness … [Read more...] about Annual Fitness Testing Ranks Big Bear Firefighters at the Top For Fifth Straight Year
Pong’s Restaurant Heavily Damaged in Early Morning Fire
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 25, 2016 - Big Bear Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire at Pong’s Restaurant on Thursday morning, November 24, 2016 at approximately 3:00 a.m. Upon arrival, initial Big Bear Fire crews confirmed a commercial structure fire with heavy flames and smoke coming from the rear of the building. Thirteen firefighters quickly … [Read more...] about Pong’s Restaurant Heavily Damaged in Early Morning Fire
One Hour Can Change Your Life
Big Bear, CA, November 3, 2016 - As the seasons change and the daylight is shorter, it is a great reminder to change your batteries as you change your clocks for Daylight Savings. Sunday, November 6 is Daylight Savings Time and clocks will be set back one hour. While phones, computers, and tablets may change themselves, it’s up to you to keep yourself and your family safe by … [Read more...] about One Hour Can Change Your Life
Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeking Young Adult Applicants for Americorps
Big Bear, CA, October 28, 2016 - The Southern California Mountains Foundation Urban Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program is now recruiting individuals ages 18-25 years old with an “I can do it attitude” that want to serve for 6 months on a service crew that will help restore and protect the San Bernardino National Forest. AmeriCorps service crew members will provide wildfire … [Read more...] about Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeking Young Adult Applicants for Americorps