The Big Pine Fire Department posted on its Facebook Page that it responded to a overturned big rig on Tuesday, October 19th, reportedly ten miles outside of Big Pine up Hwy 168. There should be more information coming from the California Highway Patrol, which, when received, Sierra Wave will use to update this report. Upon […]
Sept. 5, 2020, First reported on BPVFD Facebook Post) Big Pine Fire responded with two SXS to Sugarloaf Mtn and Little Onion Valley for a single vehicle rollover with injuries. Sierra Wave spoke with Fire Chief Damon Carrington. He was first on the scene after receiving the 9-1-1 call. Carrington said that the vehicle, a […]
It is with great sadness that the Big Pine Fire Department lowers its Flag to Half Staff in honor of the passing of Engineer Pete Hein. Pete had been a member of the BPVFD for over 5 years. He passed away while on a AD assignment with the U.S.F.S. on the Stagecoach fire near Lake […]
SUPPORT OUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS! July 21, 2020 – For 65 years the Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department has walked door-to-door to sell their annual Community Calendar. This long-standing fundraiser is supported each year by hundreds of residents with the proceeds helping to support the work of the Big Pine Fireman’s Association (BPFA), the non-profit arm of […]
(Photos courtesy of BPVFD Facebook Page) Big Pine Fire responded to a single car rollover yesterday about 7:30 pm. The Driver was wearing his seatbelt and was uninjured. Driver signed AMA and Sierra 35 returned, Engine 2316 and WT 2313 stayed on scene to provide safety for CHP officers. Please drive slow through emergency […]
The men and women who, at the sound of a bell, drop everything they are doing to come help you and your loved ones, often at great risk, could use your help. The Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department recently discovered that 4 Bendix King handheld radios worth $8,800 had been stolen sometime in the last […]
Steve Aaron Bradley, 59, a nearly lifelong resident of Big Pine and Bishop, died Thursday, April 2, 2015, at his home in Big Pine. Steve was born in San Bernardino, Calif., but raised in Big Pine, his family’s longtime home. Steve attended Big Pine Schools and went on to study ornamental horticulture at CalPoly San […]
By Deb Murphy Saturday was a good day to be a “Piner.” The Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department threw a party to celebrate the grand opening of its new engine bay, a 2,000 square foot structure with garage doors tall enough to admit high-clearance engines and water tenders and gear for all 35 of the […]
By Deb Murphy The new engine bay is complete and the Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate with a Grand Opening party on Saturday, March 28. The department is very much the heart of the community that has watched construction on the 2,000 square foot structure over for the last three months. The metal […]
By Deb Murphy The skeleton of a new Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department building is rising from the site of the old county library on Main Street and will house the department’s fire engines by March, if not earlier. The old garage’s 8-foot doors could no longer accommodate a new 10-foot engine. With the warm […]
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