Big Bear City, CA, December 23, 2013 – The joy of the winter holidays can be an extra incentive to keep your loved ones out of harm's way. In that spirit, the Fire Department is offering some friendly reminders on staying safe in a house full of guests: Have smokers smoke outside and keep their smoking materials with them so young children do not touch them. Wet cigarette … [Read more...] about Tips For a Safe Holiday
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Planning End-of-Year Giving? Send a Burn Survivor Child to Camp.
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 9, 2013 - For the past ten years, the Fire & Burn Foundation has been providing winter camp for burn survivor children ages 5-17 in the San Bernardino Mountains. Over four days, 60-85 kids--typically from Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties--get the counseling and social support needed to re-establish and enhance their self-esteem. … [Read more...] about Planning End-of-Year Giving? Send a Burn Survivor Child to Camp.
Watch Out For That Tree
San Bernardino Mountains, CA, December 6, 2013 - When setting up a natural Christmas Tree, don't sacrifice safety. The San Bernardino County Fire Department reminds you of the following safety tips as you decorate for the holidays. CHECK THE LIGHTS: Before you put up any electrically lighted decorations or a pre-lit tree, check for burned-out lights, empty sockets, broken … [Read more...] about Watch Out For That Tree
Thanksgiving Safety Checklist
Big Bear City, CA, November 27, 2013 - Local firefighters will rush to your house in a pinch, but they offer the following advice to avoid needing them in the first place: • Clean ovens and stove tops thoroughly before cooking so that built-up grease can't ignite. • Don’t leave cooking food unattended on the stove or in the oven -- especially not overnight. • Keep … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Safety Checklist
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Pile Burning
Big Bear Valley, CA, November 21, 2013 - The Forest Service is taking advantage of the wintry weather this week by burning slash and debris piles along 2N93, west of SR38/Erwin Lake and south of Sugarloaf. Smoke will be visible throughout the valley. Prescribed winter burning projects are part of a continuing effort to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire and improve … [Read more...] about Where There’s Smoke, There’s Pile Burning