This week’s Situation Report delivers a concise 11-minute briefing for San Bernardino County Fire covering the week of August 25, 2025. Get updates on training, equipment service, drills, and community events across all divisions.
Division Highlights:
West Valley: Multi-company low-angle rescue drills, reserve trucks in service, Explorer training at Station 81, and community outreach at a local church festival.
East Valley: Large commercial occupancy drills at a new tilt-up building, open enrollment and insurance presentations, and CCN training.
Mountains: NFPA physicals, PCF training, and California Regional Task Force 6 quarterly drills. Station 92 supports a fundraiser at Burnt Mill Beach Club.
North Desert: Station maintenance, medical trust info session, student ride-alongs, and Station 14’s Fire Safety Storytime at the library.
South Desert: NFPA labs, City Council meetings, Station 21 upgrades, and First Responders Appreciation Day at Black Meadow Resort.
Executive Staff Updates:
Leadership discussed mutual aid agreements, EMS Corps planning, iPad hardware replacement, FEMA wireline drill prep, and the successful Mount Vernon Bridge reopening, which drew more than 5,000 attendees. Additional notes include staffing updates, defibrillator pad supply concerns, and recognition of seven firefighter graduates from Crafton.
The episode wraps with a weather outlook—hot temperatures with thunderstorms likely—and a reminder to stay safe, stay hydrated, and watch for lightning.