Forest Care - A new approach to protecting and maintaining our
community
A healthy forest is something we all want and can enjoy. Forest
Care is the program that provides those of us living in the forest
with the tools to make sure our small part of this important
environment is cared for and is as healthy as possible.
If you have property smaller than 20 acres and can count more than
200 trees per acre over two feet tall on your land, then you qualify
for Forest Care. For a timely response please call us at 1 (888)
883-THIN |
Fire Safe Councils
- Get involved in your local Community
These are community organizations formed to assist residents of the
community by making their homes, neighborhoods, and communities fire
safe. Fire Safe Councils enlist community participation in wildfire
prevention and offer a range of education tools to raise awareness
of the need to prepare for wildfire. |
Are you Fire Wise?
The national Firewise Communities program is a multi-agency effort
designed to involve community members and others in the effort to
protect people, property, and natural resources from the risk of
wildland fire - before a fire starts.
The Firewise Communities approach emphasizes community
responsibility for planning in the design of a safe community and
individual responsibility for safer home construction and design,
landscaping, and maintenance.
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Smokey asks, do you know the Current Fire Restrictions ?
Wood and Charcoal fires are permitted only in campgrounds and picnic
grounds and within
agency provided fire rings or camp stoves.
Wood and Charcoal fires are NOT permitted at Yellow Post
Campsites
Recreational Shooting is limited to
Public Shooting Ranges operated under special use permit
only
An approved spark
arrester is required for any internal combustion engine
Smoking is limited to enclosed vehicles, developed recreation sites,
and areas cleared of vegetation three feet in diameter.
Fireworks are always prohibited
Smokey Bear says "Only you can prevent wildfires."
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Thin is in - City of Big Bear Lake
The City of Big Bear Lake has earned the Firewise
Communities/USA® recognition from the National Firewise Communities
Program, due to efforts in reducing the vulnerability of homes and
landscapes to wildfire. Big Bear Lake is the 2nd incorporated City
in California to be recognized with the Firewise distinction. We
join many other communities nationwide that have been recognized
since the program’s inception in 2002. |
Mountain Area Safety Taskforce
The Mountain Area Safety Taskforce
(MAST) is a coalition of local, state and federal government
agencies, private companies and volunteer organizations in San
Bernardino and Riverside counties working together to help prevent
catastrophic wildfires. |
Fire Information
InciWeb is an interagency
wildland fire incident information management system. The system was
developed with two primary missions: The first was to provide a
standardized reporting tool for the Public Affairs community during
the course of wildland fire incidents. The second was to provide the
public a single source of information related to active wildland
fire information.
Fire Information Hotline (909) 383-5688 is staffed during large
incidents on the Forest.
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Looking to start your career with the US Forest Service?
The US Forest Service continuously recruits for entry level
fire positions throughout the agency. These are
temporary positions with varying work schedules and may include
weekend work. Typical duties: include serving on crews performing
duties in wildland fire prevention and suppression.
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Slow Down, its better to arrive late than never.
The Safe Roads
Taskforce reminds forest visitors driving on mountain roads
to slow down. It's better to arrive late, than never.
Whether you live or visit the local mountains, lets have a safe and
pleasant drive on the highways.
The Safe Road Campaign is a partnership between local community
groups, the Running Springs Chamber of Commerce and local government
agencies |