SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- San Bernardino National Forest officials have welcomed Scott Howes as the Forest's new Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Howes, who has served the public with the U.S. Forest Service for 34 years, was most recently the Division Chief for the Front Country Ranger District. Chief Howes started his career on the San Bernardino National Forest in 1987, … [Read more...] about Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reopens at New Location
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - After two decades of planning, fundraising and construction, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo opened its doors to the public at its brand-new state-of–the-art facility on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Big Bear Alpine Zoo originally opened as the Moonridge Animal Park on Goldmine Drive in 1961. In 1998, The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District was … [Read more...] about Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reopens at New Location
Loss of Big Bear Interagency Hotshot
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Yesterday, USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest announced the death of Charles Morton, a Big Bear Interagency Hotshot Squad Boss, who died while engaged in fire suppression operations on the El Dorado Fire late Thursday, September 17, 2020. “Charlie was a well-respected leader who was always there for his squad … [Read more...] about Loss of Big Bear Interagency Hotshot
Firefighters Prepare for Busy, Sweltering Holiday Weekend
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, Calif— San Bernardino National Forest officials will extend staffing for fire personnel this weekend in anticipation of record breaking heat and visitor levels. Schedules will be augmented to 24-hour shifts in case a fire begins overnight. Extra personnel, including an engine strike team and a hot shot crew, will additionally be pre-positioned … [Read more...] about Firefighters Prepare for Busy, Sweltering Holiday Weekend
Be Alert When Travelling on Roads or Trails Downstream of Apple Fire
Big Bear News - San Bernardino National Forest - While many wildfires cause minimal damage to the land and pose few threats to the land or people downstream, some fires cause damage that requires special efforts to prevent problems afterwards. Wildfire increases the potential for flooding, post-fire soil erosion and debris flows that could impact homes, structures, campgrounds, … [Read more...] about Be Alert When Travelling on Roads or Trails Downstream of Apple Fire