Ever wondered how to best train future firefighters? The answer is easy: set them loose putting out real fires under controlled conditions. In a rare confluence of circumstances, the City of Twentynine Palms and San Bernardino County Fire…
A Twitter notice and a Facebook post from the local professional firefighter’s union says public safety is at risk in the city of Twentynine Palms. The postings question a decision by County fire to have just one medic engine in Twentynine…
An abandoned homestead cabin in Wonder Valley is a total loss following a fire Monday evening. Firefighters from Wonder Valley, Twentynine Palms, and the Combat Center were called to the small cabin at Schooler Road and Raymond Drive just after…
If you see smoke in Twentynine Palms this week, don’t be too alarmed, the fire department is burning down some area houses as part of training. It’s part of a joint action by the city and the San Bernardino County Fire Department to benefit…
Most residents of rural areas are accustomed to seeing occasional “controlled burns” of unwanted brush and plant life. What’s not usually included, however, are buildings. Reporter David Haldane says that’s about to change… If you happen to see…
Yucca Valley firefighters responded to a call Tuesday they’ll never forget: they helped a woman deliver a baby. County paramedic Ezekiel Morales said firefighters were called to a home on Kickapoo Trail near Onaga Avenue when it became obvious…
A child playing with a lighter is responsible for a house fire in Twentynine Palms Monday afternoon. According to County Fire Battalion Chief Mike Snow, a 16-year-old was babysitting two younger siblings at home in the 6100 block of Morongo Road…
Firefighters made quick work of a fire in the 6500 block of Sunset in Joshua Tree Monday afternoon. County Battalion Chief Scott Tuttle said debris stacked up outside the home caught fire about 2 p.m. Firefighters put out the flames within a…
Dawson Hartwig, son of San Bernardino County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig, was found dead early Sunday, January 29, in Lake Arrowhead, a day and a half after he went missing. The sheriff's dive team found his body about 1:10 a.m. in about 30…
Joshua Tree Station 36 firefighters will be giving Santa a ride tonight through Joshua Tree neighborhoods for the last time before Christmas. Starting about 5:30 p.m. residents should listen for sirens and come outside and say hello to Santa,…
Joshua Tree Station 36 firefighters will be giving Santa a ride through Joshua Tree neighborhoods tonight, (December 22), and tomorrow, (December 23) starting at 5:30 p.m. each night. Tonight, Thursday, he’ll come to neighborhoods in central…
Firefighters will be escorting Santa through Joshua Tree neighborhoods tonight, Wednesday, December 21, and Thursday, December 22, and Friday, December 23. Starting about 5:30 p.m. each night, residents should listen for sirens and come outside…
San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters are busy collecting toys at boxes at area businesses, including the Z107.7 studios in Joshua Tree, as part of the Tender Loving Christmas event. The hope is to fill the boxes with new, unopened…
The San Bernardino County Fire Department is out with its annual tips for holiday safety. Reporter David Haldane outlines a few… You never think it will happen to you, of course. And yet, every year it happens to someone whose thinking was just…
As the weather turns cooler, many residents will throw another log on the fire to help stay warm. Managing editor Tami Roleff offers these safety tips for your fireplace to decrease the chance of having a preventable home fire… Follow these…
San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters have been busy throughout Morongo Basin this week. They’ve been placing collection boxes at area businesses, including Z107.7 studios in Joshua Tree as part of the Tender Loving Christmas event.…
On Saturday, November 23, Dance Mojave is hosting a fundraising event to help…
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