Sacramento, CA, August 17, 2012, 8:00am - California's dry conditions and high temperatures, along with increased fire activity, has prompted the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to suspend all burning permits and open fire within the State Responsibility Area of California. The burn ban suspends all residential burn permits, forest management, … [Read more...] about Cal Fire Issues Statewide Burn Ban
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This Week Is Wildfire Awareness Week
San Bernardino, CA, May 8, 2012, 8:00am – Don’t let the recent cool weather fool you, the sun will shine and the heat of summer will be here soon. Due to the amount of rain this past winter, grasses and weeds will flourish and quickly dry out, creating extreme fire danger. This week (May 6-12) is National Wildfire Awareness Week. San Bernardino County Fire reminds residents to … [Read more...] about This Week Is Wildfire Awareness Week
Department Of Fish & Game Reminds Public To Be Rattlesnake Safe
Big Bear Valley, CA, May 7, 2012, noon - As the weather gets warm, humans are not the only species coming out to enjoy the sun. Snakes, too, can be found basking in the sunshine. Although most snakes in the state are harmless, the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds the public to stay clear of the venomous rattlesnake and know what to do if one strikes. All of California … [Read more...] about Department Of Fish & Game Reminds Public To Be Rattlesnake Safe
13th Annual Building & Safety Open House At The Civic Center
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 19, 2011, 8:00am - In honor of International Building Safety Month, May 2011, the City will host its annual Building & Safety Open House Thursday, May 19, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in Hofert Hall at the Civic Center, located at 39707 Big Bear Blvd. Admission is free. Residents, homeowners, contractors, industry partners and members of the community are … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Building & Safety Open House At The Civic Center
San Bernardino County Fire Chief Pat Dennen Announces Retirement; County’s Lead Firefighter Got His Start as Volunteer in Big Bear City
San Bernardino, CA -- San Bernardino County Fire Chief Pat Dennen plans to retire from an illustrious career, effective June 25—a career that was sparked by an ROP class that he took in the fall of 1974, while a senior at Big Bear High School. As Chief Dennen tells KBHR, “It was a fire science class in my senior year that got me excited. Then I went right into being a volunteer … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Fire Chief Pat Dennen Announces Retirement; County’s Lead Firefighter Got His Start as Volunteer in Big Bear City