The latest round of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes finished last week. Participants learned how to triage, basic first aid, how to respond to different emergencies, and how to be prepared for such emergencies. The Fire Explorers help out with the class, and act as victims in simulations. Participants practice splinting in CERT Class … [Read more...] about 33 More People Trained Through The Community Emergency Response Team Program
Highway 330 To Open Up To Commuter Traffic
Big Bear, March 29, 2011, 1:25pm - Motorists, who travel daily up and down the mountain for work, will be happy to know that Cal Trans will be opening up Highway 330 to one-way commuter traffic beginning Monday April 4th. Traffic will be open for downbound traffic from 6:00am to 8:00am Monday through Friday, and from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for upbound traffic only. The California … [Read more...] about Highway 330 To Open Up To Commuter Traffic
Fire Lookout Program Offers Training For New Volunteers
San Bernardino, CA, March 29, 2011, noon - The Fire Lookout Host Program, which is one of the six volunteer programs of the National Forest Association, is recruiting volunteers to staff fire lookouts for this year’s fire season. Lookout Volunteers help to protect the forest and local mountain communities from the threat of fire, and host visitors. New Volunteer Training begins … [Read more...] about Fire Lookout Program Offers Training For New Volunteers
Welcome Home Vietnam Vets Day March 30
Big Bear, Ca March 29, 2011 8:00 am - On March 7, 2011, the US Senate declared March 30 “Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran’s Day”. Big Bear’s American Legion Post 584 will celebrate this day with an open house for all Vietnam Veterans and their families, beginning at 5:00 pm. Once again on the menu will be “stuff on a shingle”. Post 584 will also offer a free one-year membership … [Read more...] about Welcome Home Vietnam Vets Day March 30
