Big Bear Fire Department News
Thanksgiving is a time for friendship, sharing, and busy kitchens. Big Bear Fire Department reminds everyone that crowded kitchens and busy cooks can lead to serious burns and tragic fires. Thanksgiving is one of the leading days of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. That’s why it’s important to know what users can do to help keep friends and family safe while entertaining for the holidays. Safety Tips To avoid dangerous incidents, the National Fire Protection As...
Big Bear Fire Department has some ‘Hot Tips for Cold Weather’ to ensure safe winter heating. With the change in seasons in Big Bear Valley comes the need to warm their homes and businesses. Stay warm and safe during the winter months by following some simple tips. Conventional Heating: Have a professional check and service your heating system each year. Always keep combustibles away from heat sources. Check the manufacturer’s specifications for clearance distances. Wood-burni...
A residential structure fire was reported on Canyon Road in Fawnskin at approximately 8:51 a.m., on Friday, October 25, 2019. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a two-story, single-family home with fire and smoke coming from the right side of the residence. The fire started in the workshop attached to the home. Crews were able to confine the fire to the workshop. Through a swift fire attack, knock-down was obtained within approximately 5 minutes of crew arrival. There were two occupants reporte...
With less than stellar results from its first emergency warning siren test in August, Big Bear Fire Department will be conducting its next monthly test on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. These sirens are one way to notify the public of emergency situations requiring action. The testing is important to build awareness as well as to ensure the system is effective and is in proper working order. The Department was able to identify areas of need during the first test including the areas...
Big Bear Fire Department conducted its first test of its local emergency warning sirens since they went quiet approximately 10 years ago due to changes in technology and radio frequencies. As a result of the test, problems were identified regarding volume levels and range. In addition, one siren did not activate. With this information, the Department will adjust and make repairs as needed. The next monthly test will be on September 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Emergency warning sirens The existing...
Sirens will once again become a tool of Big Bear Fire Department to notify the public of emergency situations requiring action. This will be an additional way to notify the community in the event of an emergency. The first test will begin on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 11:00 am with a 15 second siren blast. Tests will continue to run every month on the fourth Thursday at 11:00 am. During a true emergency, the full siren cycle will be run for three minutes. Radio frequency changes When the p...
