San Bernardino, CA, April 30, 2012, 8:00am - The CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit is conducting field exercises this week. The purpose of the exercises is to test firefighter readiness for this year’s high fire hazard period. The exercises create opportunities for the firefighters and fire crews to work together and promote teamwork and safety. The training will be conducted from … [Read more...] about Firefighters Test Readiness For Fire Season
Fire/Safety
CSD and Big Bear Lake Fire Agencies Agree to Joint Powers
Big Bear Lake, CA April 12, 2012 3:00 pm - The fire agencies of Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City have taken the first step in what has been described as an eventual merger of the two agencies. Most of the general public is unaware that there are as many as 5 different fire agencies in Big Bear Valley. The Big Bear Lake Fire District and the Big Bear City CSD Fire Agency are … [Read more...] about CSD and Big Bear Lake Fire Agencies Agree to Joint Powers
Residential Fire In Hesperia Kills One, Injures Two Others
Hesperia, CA, April 10, 2012, noon - On April 9, at about 2:00am, San Bernardino County Firefighters responded to a residential fire in Hesperia and found a single story home fully engulfed in flames with the roof collapsing. A male resident and his mother were able to get out, they were in the front yard and had been injured. At that time, firefighters were unable to enter the … [Read more...] about Residential Fire In Hesperia Kills One, Injures Two Others
Community Emergency Response Team Meeting
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 19, 2012, noon - The Big Bear Valley Community Emergency Response Team (BBV-CERT) will have its first meeting of the year on Monday, March 26, 2011. The meeting will start at 6:30pm at the Bear Valley Senior Center in Big Bear Lake. The training will be reviewing how the Big Bear Valley is divided into four Divisions, and within each of the Divisions … [Read more...] about Community Emergency Response Team Meeting
Mountain Travel Tips For Driving In Winter Weather
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 16, 2012, noon - Winter storms have been sporadic this year, but K-BEAR Meteorologist Ben Brissey says there’s a big one projected for this weekend that could bring several inches of snow. So if you must get in your car and travel anywhere in the mountains this weekend, Caltrans has a few helpful tips to make your drive a safe and enjoyable one. Fill up … [Read more...] about Mountain Travel Tips For Driving In Winter Weather