Suppression

Training Burn Fire suppression consists of 3 shifts with 5 personnel per shift. Our primary responsibilities revolve around safe fireground and rescue operations, a paramedic level EMS program and first responder hazardous materials. On a daily basis, we participate in training, station and vehicle maintenance, fire prevention, fire education, community outreach and many other tasks that may arise.

Community Outreach Programs

CPR classes
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes
Open House
Family Fun Night Out
National Night Out
Mountain Fun Day
Rotary Santa Program
Winter Special Olympic Games
Burn Quest Foundation
Station Tours
Pre-School Fire Education

Venture Club's Easter Egg Hunt

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16 Firefighter Life Saving Initiatives

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Ten Standard Fire Orders
1. Fight fire aggressively, but provide for safety first.

2. Initiate all actions based on current and expected fire behavior.

3. Recognize current weather conditions and obtain forecasts.

4. Ensure instructions are given and understood.

5. Obtain current information on fire status.

6. Remain in communication with crew members, your supervisor and adjoining forces.

7. Determine safety zones and escape routes.

8. Establish lookouts in potentially hazardous situations.

9. Retain control at all times.

10. Stay alert, keep calm, think clearly, act decisively.

18 Watchout Situations
1. Fire not scouted and sized up.

2. In country not seen in daylight.

3. Safety zones and escape routes not identified.

4. Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior.

5. Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.

6. Instructions and assignments not clear.

7. No communication link with crewmembers/supervisors.

8. Constructing line without a safe anchor point.

9. Building fireline downhill with fire below.

10. Attempting frontal assault on fire.

11. Unburned fuel between you and the fire.

12. Can not see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can.

13. On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.

14. Weather is getting hotter and drier.

15. Wind increases and/or changes direction.

16. Getting frequent spot fires across the line.

17. Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.

18. Taking a nap near the fireline.

Big Bear Lake Weather Forecast, CA (92315)

LINKS

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