San Bernardino County, CA, November 25, 2015 - San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon and Deputy Fire Chief Jim Johnstone have announced the graduation of the first County Female Inmate Hand Crew, the first such crew in the nation, known as Glen Helen Crew 15-9. After 8 weeks of training that began in July, with an initial curriculum in wildland fire suppression techniques, … [Read more...] about First County Female Inmate Hand Crew Graduates Fire Training
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning The “Silent Killer” Can be Prevented
Big Bear Lake, Ca, November 16th, 2015 – Winter is fast approaching, and the Fire Department encourages everyone to practice safe winter heating. Big Bear Valley residents and tourists alike are now lighting pilot lights and finding other ways to keep warm during the chill of the season. When not functioning properly, the heating appliances that are keeping us warm, can turn … [Read more...] about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning The “Silent Killer” Can be Prevented
State Fire Camp Inmate Escaped
San Bernardino, CA, November 4, 2015 - Sheriff's dispatch received information that an inmate had walked away from a fire crew at Hwy 330 and E. Highland Avenue in the City of Highland. The inmate was last seen at approximately 12:30 p.m. Deputies immediately responded to the area and began searching for Kent Lesporavsky. Sheriff's Aviation and search dogs have also … [Read more...] about State Fire Camp Inmate Escaped
BBFD Curbside Chipping Program is a Great Success
Big Bear, CA, October 23, 2015 - The Big Bear Fire Department would like thank the entire Big Bear Valley for their efforts keeping our community healthy by creating defensible space utilizing the Curbside Chipping Program which has now officially ended for the season. 1,215 community members participated in the program and more than 387 tons of flammable vegetation was … [Read more...] about BBFD Curbside Chipping Program is a Great Success
Hear The Beep Where You Sleep
Big Bear, CA, October 4, 2015 - Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!? This is the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2015. Studies show that half of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep. Home smoke alarms can alert people to a fire before it spreads, … [Read more...] about Hear The Beep Where You Sleep