Big Bear Lake, CA, March 9, 2012, 8:00am - On Thursday, March 8, 2012 the Big Bear Sheriff's Station received reports of eight vehicle burglaries from unlocked cars between midnight and 7:00am at various locations in the City of Big Bear Lake. Investigation of the burglaries is ongoing with deputies and detectives following up on all leads. Tiffany Swantek, at the Big Bear … [Read more...] about Multiple Vehicle Burglaries In Big Bear Lake
Fire/Safety
Spring Forward And Check Your Smoke Alarms
Big Bear City, CA, March 6, 2012, noon - On Sunday, March 11, 2012, at 2:00am you need to once again set your clocks ahead one hour, and it’s also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms provide an early warning for you and your family to get out and stay out. Every home needs at least one smoke alarm on each level of the home and close to … [Read more...] about Spring Forward And Check Your Smoke Alarms
Structure Fire In Big Bear City
Big Bear City, CA, March 4, 2012, 1:15pm - Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire on Myrtle Avenue in Big Bear City Sunday morning at about 11:00am. Smoke from the fire was visible from Bear Mountain. When Engine 291 arrived, the rear of the two story wood frame structure was fully involved. The fire was quickly knocked down, and fire crews pulled a secondary … [Read more...] about Structure Fire In Big Bear City
Sign Up For CERT Early!
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!
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