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Reminder: It Is Illegal and Unsafe to Go Out on the Lake Ice

It is not only unsafe, but illegal to go out on to the lake ice. The ice on Big Bear Lake never gets strong enough or thick enough to safely support those who walk on it and, should you or your pet fall through the ice, hypothermia is a real threat as the lake temperature is in the low 30s this week. More

Emergency Personnel Respond to Roof Collapse, Pinning 15-Year-Old Boy

Emergency crews were called for a snow-prompted roof collapse in the Fox Farm area just before 6pm on January 29. Local fire departments, as well as the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, were on scene at Juniper and Silver Pick in Big Bear Lake, where a roof collapsed due to heavy snow accumulation and, per Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard, a 15-year-old boy was pinned under the collapse and was conscious. Once retrieved from under the heavy snow of the roof, the boy was airlifted for medical treatment. More
Courtesy of KBHR 93.3

Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Establishes Moonridge Station Through Winter Season

The Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District has established a temporary fire station, including housing facilities, on Moonridge Road, to remain in place through the winter season. Additional emergency personnel will be on duty during peak time periods to accommodate the staffing of the facility, which is positioned between the two resorts. Fifteen percent of the fire department’s annual response volume has traditionally occurred in the two-week period surrounding the December holidays, as it is during this time that response activities increase. More

Courtesy of KBHR 93.3

Keep Safe and Warm this Winter

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), nearly half of all home-heating fires occur during the winter months.  On average, NFPA research show that heating equipment is involved in roughly 70,000 reported U.S. home structure fires, with associated loss of more than 600 civilian deaths, almost 1,600 civilian injuries and more than $1 billion in direct property damage. More

H1N1 Flu Update

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has reported 248 confirmed cases, 16 deaths, and 81 people hospitalized from the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus. The Department of Public Health is encouraging County employees and residents to utilize the following tips to help prevent the spread of H1N1. More

Addition to the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Fleet

The Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District has added Incident Support 281 (IS-281) to its fleet of resources.  IS-281 is a twenty-three foot mobile incident support unit, designed to accommodate a multitude of command and support functions during emergencies and disasters in and outside of Fire District boundaries. More
Also See: IS-281

CPR/AED Class

The next CPR/AED class is scheduled for Feburary 20, 2010 at 9:00 AM at the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District headquarters. The cost of the class is $30.00.

It includes:

• Two year certification card
• Class book with CD
• Keychain CPR pocket mask.

For additional information and to register, call (909)866-4668. More

San Bernardino Hazardous Waste Program

Hazardous wastes discarded from homes may threaten human health or the environment when disposed of improperly.  Many people don't realize it, but there are a lot of common household items that are considered hazardous. These include medications, paint, motor oil, antifreeze, auto batteries, lawn care products, pest control products, drain cleaners, pool care products such as chlorine and acids, and household cleaners. Some household cleaners may be harmful separately or when combined, such as ammonia and bleach.

San Bernardino County offers numerous options for residents to dispose of household hazardous waste. For the City of Big Bear Lake, hazardous waste may be disposed at the Public Service Yard, 42040 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA on
Saturdays between 9 am – 2 pm.

For more information, visit www.sbcfire.org/hazmat/hhwcollection.asp