Big Bear Lake, CA February 12 , 2015 - Spending time on the lake in a boat or kayak in the winter months can be a deadly combination even if the sun is out and temperatures are a balmy 50 degrees. Always use caution, wear a life vest and realize that regular patrol of the lake is not possible in the colder months. The water is cold and hypothermia is a predictable outcome … [Read more...] about Lucky Kayakers get Quick Rescue from Big Bear Lake Patrol
Fire/Safety
P-3 Aerial Firefighting Fleet To Be Revived
San Bernardino Mountains, CA, February 7, 2015 - Orion Aerial Firefighters is a company dedicated to return the P-3 Orion aircraft to aerial firefighting service. It is currently raising funds to bring these aircraft back to the fleet of air tankers. Dale Head, CEO of Orion Aerial Firefighters, says, "The US Forest service has a shortage of large air tankers, which … [Read more...] about P-3 Aerial Firefighting Fleet To Be Revived
Fire Explorers Wanted!
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 4, 2015 -Fire Exploring Post #232 is a local organization for high school and early college age adolescents, designed to help them explore the career field of firefighting. Operating within a sub-division of the Boy Scouts of America called Learning For Life, Fire Exploring is an after school organization taught by career firefighters within the Big … [Read more...] about Fire Explorers Wanted!
This Is Only A Drill
Big Bear, CA, January 16, 2015 - During the week of January 19-22, the Big Bear Fire Department will be hosting a multi-casualty incident training event. Citizens in Big Bear Valley can expect to see a variety of vehicles and staff from the Big Bear Fire Dept., the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept., and the San Bernardino County Fire Dept./Hazardous Materials Division that … [Read more...] about This Is Only A Drill
After Christmas Safety Tips
Big Bear, CA, December 26, 2014 - As you go about your post-holiday clean up, keep in mind that you should never burn wrapping paper or your Christmas tree in the fireplace. The rapid burning and excessive heat can damage the firebox and chimney creating a serious fire hazard. Discard your tree soon after Christmas before it becomes a tinder dry fire hazard and don't put it in … [Read more...] about After Christmas Safety Tips