Firefighters Rescue Driver from 30' Embankment February 2 - Around 8:20 a.m. on February 2, an SUV veered off the top of the switchbacks on Hwy. 138 near the railroad tracks, east of I-15, coming to rest about 30' down the side of an embankment. BNSF police and some citizens were first on scene. It took 13 members from the San Bernardino County Fire Department about 30 minutes to rescue the driver and bring her to safety. The victim was taken to a local High Desert hospital for further treatment and evaluation. Read more
County Fire Crews Rescue Family Pet January 22 – San Bernardino County Fire Department firefighters and technical rescue personnel safely rescued a dog that had fallen down a septic system leach hole on the evening of January 22nd in Phelan. Read more
Commander Receives Recognition January 21 - San Bernardino County Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Training Officer John Commander was presented with two awards by the State EMS authority on January 21st. John received the Educational Achievement Award and the Service Achievement Award for his dedication and service to the education of EMS providers. Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are trained to provide stabilizing and lifesaving care to our citizens. In addition to his recognition and award, John received two specialized lapels that may be worn on his uniform honoring his years of service.
San Bernardino County Firefighters
Support Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California December 2: Candlelighters recently teamed
up with local firefighters to raise money by putting together a calendar. EMS Supervisor
Leigh Overton, EMS Training Officer Leslie Parham, and Fire Prevention Officers
Mark Anderson and Catherine Iglesias, posed for a photo shoot with children who
have fallen victim to cancer. Read more
New Fire Station Dedicated in Hesperia November 30 - More than 100 people joined
officials from the City of Hesperia and County of San Bernardino for a ribbon-cutting
ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fire Station 305 in Hesperia.
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