Probationary Firefighter Jessica Daniel, Tower 20 graduate and Heart of the Tower award recipient. Hear her full story on the PIO Podcast, out now.
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⚠️ Extreme Heat Warning: SB County. Temps near Baker up to 105°F.
"The desert will kill you if you are not prepared." - #SBCoFD Captain Dan Tellez
Pack water. Keep your tank or EV battery above 50%. Tell someone your route.
Safety guide: sbcfire.co/4rCOAlx
Mini doc: sbcfire.co/4cYdSHd
2026 Happy New Year graphic featuring the San Bernardino County Fire patch, set against a dark background with golden sparkles and lights.
Happy New Year from San Bernardino County Fire. As you welcome the year ahead, celebrate safely and make fire safety part of your plans. Simple precautions can help protect what matters most. Learn more at sbcfire.co/safetytips.
Merry Christmas greeting on a red background decorated with pine branches, gold baubles, and stars, featuring the San Bernardino County Fire patch.
Merry Christmas from San Bernardino County Fire. As you celebrate, review our holiday decoration safety tips to help keep your home safe: sbcfire.co/decorationsafety
#SBCoFD offices are closed 12/24-12/25 and will reopen on 12/26. Fire stations remain open 24-7-365 to serve our residents.
JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN AMBULANCE OPERATOR-PARAMEDIC!
Ready to make a difference? Applications are now open for our A.O.-paramedic 24-hour shift position, with continuous recruitment.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR DETAILS:
https://sbcfire.co/48R08vq
San Bernardino County Fire crews responded this morning to a residential structure fire near the 2200 block of Belfield Blvd in Landers, CA. Two occupants self evacuated with burn injuries and were transported to local hospitals. The fire was contained to the home. Cause under investigation.
San Bernardino County Fire crews responded this morning to a residential structure fire near the 2200 block of Belfield Blvd in Landers, CA. Two occupants self evacuated with burn injuries and were transported to local hospitals. The fire was contained to the home. Cause under investigation.
Happy Thanksgiving greeting on a dark background surrounded by autumn leaves, chestnuts, and pumpkins, featuring the FBI emblem and the text 'From our family to yours' and the San Bernardino County Fire logo.
Happy Thanksgiving from the San Bernardino County Fire family. We hope your day is filled with gratitude and the people who matter most. Review our holiday cooking safety tips at sbcfire.co/holidaycookingsafety. Offices are closed Nov 27 and 28 and reopen Dec 1. Fire stations remain open 24-7-365.
Veterans Day poster honoring all who served, featuring an American flag and silhouettes of soldiers, with the San Bernardino County Fire Department logo at the top.
Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. Thank you to all who serve and to the veterans within #SBCoFD for your continued service to our communities.
Offices closed Nov. 11 for #VeteransDay. Stations remain open 24/7.
San Bernardino County Fire crews joined BLM and CHP at Dumont Dunes over Halloween weekend, providing fire protection and emergency medical service for nearly 48,000 visitors across 7,620 acres of desert demonstrating a strong partnership and keeping our recreation areas safe.
Memorial poster titled 'Remembering Our Fallen Heroes' featuring Fire Marshal Michael Horrton in uniform with the U.S. flag and a firefighter memorial statue in the background. Below the image, it states 'November 2, 2022, San Bernardino County Fire.'
Today marks the passing of our brother Fire Marshal Mike Horton to job related cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kayla; his children, Shallyn, Sydney, Matt, Amanda, Shanna, and Tori; and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Memorial flyer titled 'Remembering Our Fallen Heroes', featuring a photo of Captain Karl Hegle in uniform from San Bernardino County Fire, with a U.S. flag and firefighter memorial in the background. The date of remembrance is November 2, 2022.
Today marks the passing of our brother Captain Karl Hegle to job related cancer. He is survived by his partner Vikki and his children Allison, Rachel, Steven and Peter. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Promotional poster featuring San Bernardino County Fire, Rescue, and EMS patch with a message 'Smoke Detectors Save Lives' urging to change your clock and batteries, set against a background of flames. Includes an image of a clock and a smoke detector.
Change your clock. Change your batteries. As you “fall back” on November 2, take a moment to replace smoke alarm batteries. Working alarms save lives and can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by nearly half.
Learn more at sbcfire.org
#SBCoFD wants you to have a fun and safe Halloween!
🎃 Use battery lights instead of candles
🚶 Walk in groups and stay visible
🚗 Drive slowly and remove costume masks
🔥 Keep decorations away from open flames
Visit sbcfire.org/halloweensafety for more tips.
#SBCoFD #HalloweenSafety #ReadySetGo
Commemorative poster of Captain Arthur King from San Bernardino County Fire, honoring fallen heroes, with a portrait of Arthur King holding a firefighter's helmet.
Today marks the passing of our brother Arthur King to job related cancer. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Memorial tribute featuring a photo of Christopher Charles Rutledge, a firefighter/paramedic, dated October 22, 1993, from San Bernardino County Fire. The image includes emblems of firefighting and paramedic services, with a text overlay that reads "Remembering Our Fallen Heroes."
Today marks the passing of our brother Christopher Charles Rutledge, who tragically lost his life to an automobile accident while on duty. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
SAN BERNARDINO FIRE HELD TO GARAGE, SAVING HOME
San Bernardino--#SBCoFD firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in a detached garage on Sierra Ave. near Baseline St. this morning, preventing the fire from spreading to the adjacent house.
The cause of the fire is now under investigation.
San Bernardino County Fire offices are closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of a County holiday. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 14. As always, fire stations remain open 24-7-365 to serve our residents.
Poster titled 'Remembering California's Fallen Heroes' featuring firefighter Cory Bruce Norton from San Bernardino County, with a photo of the individual in uniform holding a helmet, dated September 15, 2020. Includes a logo commemorating the 20th Anniversary California Firefighters Memorial.
This week marked the passing of our brother Cory Norton to job related cancer. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Debris flows can strike fast with no warning, especially in burn scar areas.
🚫 Avoid flooded roads
⚠️ Stay alert
✅ Have an evacuation plan
🚫 Never drive around closure signs
🏠 Choose safer home locations
Just one storm can change everything.
Be prepared 👉 sbcfire.org/readysetgoflood
#SBCoFD joined community leaders in the City of Fontana to place a powerful piece of history in its permanent home, a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center. We will never forget the lives lost on that day and the impact it had on our nation and communities.
#NeverForget #September11
#JoinOurTeam a full-time Media Specialist! #SBCoFD is seeking a creative and experienced communicator to support emergency communications and public outreach across ideo, photography, writing, and social media.
Apply by 9/19/25 at 5 PM
Apply: https://sbcfire.co/42etgJi
Graphic with text “Happy Labor Day” in bold white letters with stars and stripes, featuring the San Bernardino County Fire patch at the bottom.
Happy #LaborDay! We honor the contributions of workers everywhere and are grateful for our #SBCoFD firefighters, ambulance operators, Office of the Fire Marshal and professional staff who serve San Bernardino County. Offices closed today and will reopen 9/2. Fire stations remain open 24/7/365.
We recently caught up with Fuels Crew 8 and our Wildland Fuels Specialist, Jarrod Dowden. They were in the forest, close to Wrightwood, using a new remote-controlled track wood chipper to assist them in mitigation efforts.
Watch the video here:
https://sbcfire.co/4lOiS22
A 38-year-old horse is back on her feet thanks to a joint effort between #SBCoFD and local vets in Piñon Hills. After being down 8+ hours down, fire crews and Advanced Equine used rescue gear to safely lift her.
FULL STORY 👉 sbcfire.co/4malWWH
San Bernardino County Fire Department patch logo. The words “San Bernardino County Fire Rescue EMS” circle the emblem. The background is an American flag.
Welcome to the official #bluesky for the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. We proudly serve over 2 million residents across California’s largest county. Follow along for updates, safety tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at #SBCoFD.