Big Bear, Ca, January 26, 2012, 12:00pm - The Big Bear Fire Departments are offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) courses from April 2nd till the 6th. The CERT program is designed to train members of the community as emergency service volunteers. Once trained, CERT volunteers respond to disaster situations by fanning out within their neighborhood putting out small … [Read more...] about Sign Up For CERT Early!
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Chief Jim Johnstone To Lead Mountain Division
San Bernardino, CA, January 20, 2012, noon - San Bernardino County Fire Division Chief Jim Johnstone has taken the helm as Division Chief of the Mountain Region (Division 4), overseeing fire and emergency medical response, and rescue operations. Division 4 covers over 600 square miles of vegetation-covered mountains, foothills and valleys. County Fire works closely with the … [Read more...] about Chief Jim Johnstone To Lead Mountain Division
Fire Level Has Been Increased To Very High: Fire Restrictions Elevated
Big Bear, Ca, January 13, 2012, 4:00pm - The US Forest Service has elevated the fire danger level to very high due to the dry, warm weather the San Bernardino County and other areas have been experiencing. Fire Danger increases with the unseasonable warmer, drier weather along with persistent Santa Ana wind conditions. Fire officials are closely monitoring the weather and … [Read more...] about Fire Level Has Been Increased To Very High: Fire Restrictions Elevated
Brush Fire Temporarily Closes Portion of Highway 18 Near Crestline
Big Bear, Ca, January 13, 2012, 9:40am - A portion of Highway 18 in the Crestline area was temporarily closed this morning due to a vehicle going over the side of the road near Panorama Point. The accident caused a brush fire to start at approximately 11:30pm last night. Highway 18 is closed in both directions from 40th Street to Highway 138, the Crestline Cutoff. Fire crews … [Read more...] about Brush Fire Temporarily Closes Portion of Highway 18 Near Crestline
Community Emergency Response Team Presents Awards To Members
Big Bear Lake, CA, Friday, December 16, 2011, noon - The Big Bear Valley Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) presented awards to members at their recent holiday party. Norma Grimes was recognized as Volunteer of the Year and presented with a plaque for her dedication and many hours spent compiling CERT member’s hours, keeping track of the changing status of members, and … [Read more...] about Community Emergency Response Team Presents Awards To Members