Running Springs, CA, October 11, 2012, 6am - The Running Springs Fire Department and CHP will team up with other Emergency Services agencies to host “Emergency Services Day” for community residents and guests on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 10am until 2pm. Emergency equipment displays and demonstrations will take place along Hilltop Boulevard from Running Springs Fire … [Read more...] about Emergency Services Day
Fire/Safety
Van Dusen Fire Contained
[UPDATED] - Big Bear City, CA, September 25, 2012, 7:45am - The fire was 100% contained at about 7pm Monday, September 24,2012. [ORIGINAL STORY] - Big Bear City, CA September 24, 2012, 3:45pm - Fire Crews are on the scene of a small vegetation fire that was reported this afternoon in the Van Dusen Canyon Road area, north west of the Big Bear City Airport. Most of the … [Read more...] about Van Dusen Fire Contained
Don’t Feed The Bears!
REVISED: Big Bear Lake, CA, September 25, 2012 - Black bears have been spotted frequently in residential neighborhoods in recent weeks, pawing through trash cans and even bird feeders. In both Fawnskin and Sugarloaf, female adult bears have been making the rounds with a pair of cubs. Residents are advised to use animal proof trash cans and store them away from the street … [Read more...] about Don’t Feed The Bears!
House Fire on Elgin Road
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 17, 2012 - An early morning house fire today on Elgin Road is under investigation but is believed to be caused by an electrical fire. Neighbors reported smelling smoke at 5:00am this morning but no sign of fire was visible. Less than two hours later at 7:08am, dispatch received another call that smoke was visible from the house at 195 Elgin Road … [Read more...] about House Fire on Elgin Road
National Preparedness Month Encourages Residents To Prepare
San Bernardino County, CA, September 14, 2012 – September is National Preparedness Month, an opportunity to take advantage of local preparedness resources. September marks the ninth annual National Preparedness Month (NPM). Fires, floods and earthquakes have common results – the ability to overwhelm local emergency response personnel and limit access to basic resources such as … [Read more...] about National Preparedness Month Encourages Residents To Prepare