by News Staff | Jul 25, 2014 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Forest Service press release The Inyo National Forest is proud to announce the certification of the Inyo Interagency Hotshot Crew. Hotshot crews consist of 20 firefighters specifically trained in wildfire suppression tactics. Hotshots provide initial attack...
by News Staff | Mar 27, 2014 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, Fire
The local chapter of Guide Dogs for the Blind is Eastern Sierra Guide Puppies, and one of the local dogs has graduated as a guide. “Falana”, lovingly trained by puppy raiser Leigh Gaasch, was in a formal graduation ceremony at the Guide Dog campus in San...
by News Staff | Jan 28, 2014 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
– Press release from CAL FIRE Sacramento – In just the first three weeks of January, CAL FIRE has already responded to a significant increase in wildfires this winter due to the extremely dry conditions. As a result, CAL FIRE officials are reminding residents to...
by News Staff | Jul 23, 2013 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, Fire, General Misc. Stories
Mammoth Lakes Fire Department Canoe Races, BBQ and Picnic – Saturday July 27th (Horseshoe Lake) and Sunday July 28th (Shady Rest Park) Picnic, BBQ and Games for all ages at Shady Rest Park on Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring the whole Family! Raffles, Win a...
by News Staff | Jul 10, 2013 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release from the U.S. Forest Service: SACRAMENTO, July 8, 2013— The U.S. Forest Service and other land management agencies have a new fire safety campaign in California. The One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire campaign is designed to provide constant...
by News Staff | Jul 1, 2013 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
– Multi-agency Notice (in English and Spanish) for July 4th, 2013 In an effort to enhance public safety while simultaneously encouraging safe and responsible 4th of July recreating, the Bishop Police Department, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP),...
