• Wildfire Preparedness

     Preparing for Wildfires, Are you Ready?   The fire service takes every precaution to help protect life and property from wildfires. Fuel and wind driven wildfires can spread quickly, especially when mother nature adds low humidity and high winds into the already dangerous conditions. As homeowners, each of us can do our part, by taking personal responsibility for protecting ourselves, [...]

  • Emergency Preparedness for Pets

    Disaster Preparedness for Pets: During a disaster such as a flood, hurricane or earthquake then you need to ensure you have a plan in place for not only your family members but your pets as well.

    Emergency Preparedness for Pets

  • Emergency Preparedness for Horses

    Disaster Preparedness Guidelines For Horse Owners: If you are a horse owner, you need to have an emergency preparedness plan for the horses in the event of a disaster such as an earthquake, floods or fire.

  • Extreme Heat

    Extreme Heat Safety Tips:    Extreme heat conditions are defined as temperatures that are substantially hotter and/or more humid than normal for that time of year and location.       The National Weather Service (NWS) can issue the following heat-related products as conditions warrant: Excessive Heat Outlook: when the potential exists for an excessive heat event in the next [...]

    Extreme Heat

  • Swimming Pool Safety

    Remember the ABC’s of Pool Safety:   In the time that it takes to answer a simple telephone call, a child can drown. Swimming pool and spa drownings and submersion’s can happen quickly. It is important not only for parents, but for everyone to be alert to the many hazards of drown entrapment’s, drownings and non-fatal submersion injuries - and especially [...]

  • Heat Related Illnesses

    How to Recognize Heat Related Illnesses:   Even being in high temperatures for a short time can cause you serious health issues. You should keep informed about the weather by listening to the local news or a weather radio for important health and safety updates. Learn the symptoms of heat related illnesses and learn how to give first aid if [...]

    Heat Related Illnesses

  • High Winds

    Safety Tips for High Winds:   Los Angeles and Kern County both see dangerous wind events every year. Gusts up to 70 mph aren’t uncommon in the passes and along foothills. High winds can make driving difficult, cause power outages, damage buildings and vehicles and also cause injuries or even death. Safety is essential before, during and after a high [...]

    High Winds
 

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Hiking Safety Tips:   Hikers, Bike, ATV & Horse Riders – Both Los Angeles and Kern County offer beautiful mountains and plenty of hiking trails to enjoy. Before...

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Extreme Heat

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Fire-EMS Photography Sites

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Fire/EMS Photography Sites from the Professionals: Interested in fire and EMS photographs and videos? View the photo galleries and web sites of the professionals that bring...

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