Big Bear, CA, April 13, 2016 - On Saturday, April 16, Senator Mike Morrell (R-Rancho Cucamonga) and Assemblyman Jay Obernolte (R-Big Bear Lake) will hold two community forums to discuss the status of the controversial state fire prevention “fee”, more commonly known as the fire tax. Senator Morrell recently authored Senate Bill 198 (co-authored by Assemblyman Obernolte) to … [Read more...] about Senator Morrell and Assemblyman Obernolte to Hold Fire Tax Town Halls in Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear
Fire/Safety
CAL FIRE’s aircraft lineup for 2016
This month the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is finalizing their plans for the management and deployment of their firefighting aircraft, with the total numbers being similar to last year. The agency will have 51 firefighting aircraft working this year including: S2T air tankers: 21 plus 1 spare OV-10 Air Tactical, fixed wing: 12 OV-10D Aerial … [Read more...] about CAL FIRE’s aircraft lineup for 2016
San Bernardino County Fire Department Reminds You To Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
Big Bear, CA, March 12th, 2016 - Sunday, March 13 is Daylight Saving Time, a time to “spring forward” one hour. You know what that means, change your clocks, and change your batteries! While phones, computers, and tablets may change themselves, it’s up to you to keep yourself and your family safe by changing your smoke alarm batteries. Working smoke alarms save lives, that … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Fire Department Reminds You To Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
Two Separate Restaurant Fires Reported Within Two Hours.
This morning at 10:17am, a fire was reported burning at 41025 Big Bear Boulevard, the location of Fuji restaurant. The boulevard was blocked with for a short time with first responders and their equipment. The nature of the fire is under investigation but initial indications are that while the restaurant was closed a fire may have originated in the kitchen and spread to … [Read more...] about Two Separate Restaurant Fires Reported Within Two Hours.
Prepare for Flooding Before it Occurs – Local Agencies Offer Free Sandbags
Big Bear, CA, February 22nd, 2016 - Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. In fact, flooding causes more than $2 billion in property damage every year. The effects of El Nin?o could continue well into March, and Big Bear Fire Department encourages all Valley residents and businesses to plan ahead. Agencies within Big Bear Valley have … [Read more...] about Prepare for Flooding Before it Occurs – Local Agencies Offer Free Sandbags