Fire and Life Safety
Michelle Caldwell
Fire Prevention Officer
The Northshore Preschool Pay Big Bear Lake a Visit
Recently, children from North Shore Christian Nursery School came to Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District for a tour of Fire Station 281. In addition to the tour, the children learned about fire safety, watched a firefighter don and doff fire gear and got to squirt water from a real fire hose. Pictured here is Firefighter Kelvin McElfish with firefighter-in-the-making Payton Bidwell.
To schedule a group tour at Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Station 281, please contact Fire Prevention Officer Michelle Caldwell at 909.866.7566, ext. 4.
Create Your Personal Wildfire Protection Plan
As we near the beginning of our traditional fire season, the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District wants everyone to remember three simple words: Ready! Set! Go!
By following the simple instructions in the Ready! Set! Go! program, residents can help to protect their family and home, and make it easier for firefighters to protect homes when a wildfire threatens a neighborhood. More
Non-Permitted Outdoor Fires
The use of solid fuels, that emit airborne producing embers such as wood, paper, cardboard, composite logs, etc., is not permitted in outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas, externally-heated saunas, or other similar heating appliances or for burning, bonfires or recreational fires on the property of one- or two-family dwelling occupancies within the City of Big Bear Lake.
Permits
A permit is required for each tent in excess of 200 sq. ft. (more than 25% side coverage), each canopy in excess of 400 sq. ft. (no more than 25% side coverage) and for a canopy greater than 700 sq. ft. (open on all sides). Clustered tents/canopies exceeding the specified square footage require a permit.
To request a tent/canopy permit, submit a completed "Tent and Canopy Permit Application" and provide the flame retardant material certificate, a dimensioned floor plan (where the occupant load exceeds 50), a dimensioned site plan, documentation of structural stability and applicable permit fees to Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, located at 41090 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake. A separate permit shall be obtained for each tent/canopy. Please submit tent/canopy permit requests a minimum of ten working days prior to the scheduled event.
Please Contact Fire Prevention Officer Michelle Caldwell at 909.866.7566, extension 4, with questions about requirements pertaining to tent and canopy requirements
