Big Bear, CA, April 26, 2016 - Big Bear Fire Department will be conducting “Live Fire Training” this week through Friday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Training will take place at the Department’s Paradise training facility located on Grenfall Lane in Big Bear City. Citizens should not be alarmed if they see smoke coming from the area of Paradise Way and E. North Shore … [Read more...] about BBFD Live Fire Training
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Prescribe Burn in Angelus Oaks
Big Bear, CA, April 24th, 2016 - Forest Service Fire crews are planning to burn approximately 12 acres as part of the Angelus Oaks Fuel Reduction project. Weather and conditions permitting, firefighters are planning to start the burning project as early as Tuesday next week. The project area will be divided into two sections along road 1N12 immediately north of the Angelus … [Read more...] about Prescribe Burn in Angelus Oaks
April 24 is Safe Kids Day, Are Your Kids Safe Kids?
Big Bear, CA, April 23rd, 2016 - April 24 is Safe Kids Day. Use this day as an opportunity for the whole family to review fire safety in the home. Teach children when to check smoke detectors and how often to change the battery, create a family escape plan and practice it together, and learn how to properly select and use a fire extinguisher. Testing Smoke Detectors Test … [Read more...] about April 24 is Safe Kids Day, Are Your Kids Safe Kids?
Senator Morrell and Assemblyman Obernolte to Hold Fire Tax Town Halls in Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear
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
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