Big Bear, CA, February 6th, 2016 - 9-1-1 emergency texting is now available in San Bernardino County. Hard of hearing members of the community, or those in a situation where it is too dangerous to dial 9-1-1, now have another option to call for help in an emergency, Text-to-9-1-1. “Call if you can – text if you can’t” is the slogan developed by the Federal Communications … [Read more...] about Call If You Can – Text If You Can’t, 9-1-1 Emergency Texting Now Available in San Bernardino County
Big Bear Lake Residence Burns Early Thursday Morning
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 5th, 2016 - Big Bear Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of Santa Clara Boulevard in Big Bear Lake at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Upon arrival of fire crews, active flames could be seen coming from the rear of the two-story single family residence. Crews were able to suppress the fire … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Residence Burns Early Thursday Morning
Big Bear Fire Department is the Most Fit Fire Department Again
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 2, 2016 - Big Bear Fire Department continues its reign as the Most Fit Fire Department for four years running. Once a year, firefighters are put through an intensive physical fitness screening process. An Exercise Physiologist from Fitness Appraisal, Inc., tests firefighters with an array of physical fitness testing equipment and blood tests. … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department is the Most Fit Fire Department Again
Big Bear Olympian Ryan Hall Retires
Big Bear, CA, February 1st, 2016 - Some say life is a marathon, not a sprint... but even the marathon finally comes to an end. Olympian Ryan Hall has reached the end to a portion of his marathon journey, announcing his retirement from competitive racing. It was a journey that began in the San Bernardino mountains and led Hall to appearances on two Olympic games, traveling to … [Read more...] about Big Bear Olympian Ryan Hall Retires
Winter Storm Underway
Big Bear CA, January 31st, 2016 - Our current winter storm is now underway and the National Weather Service predicts rain with snow today likely before 10am, then just snow. Chance of precipitation is 100% and new snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches is possible during the day, as well as some thunder. As we move into Sunday night an additional 3 to 5 inches of snow is possible. … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Underway