This kickoff episode of Situation Report is a concise 10-minute briefing for San Bernardino County Fire. Get caught up on operational activity, training, and department-wide updates for the week of August 18, 2025.
Division Highlights:
Division 1 (West Valley):
Environmental emergencies training kicks off Tuesday at the new Cypress Center. Station 71 hosts a ride-along Thursday, while Station 79 participates in a community event at Kohl’s on Saturday. Engine 81 will be out of service for an engineers workshop midweek.
Division 2 (East Valley):
Summer burns continue on Tuesday, with fewer evolutions per crew due to heat. Engine 231 has a fall rescue walkthrough at Amazon on Wednesday. Stations 23 and 9 receive servicing on AMKUS hydraulic tools, and crews participate in the Inland Regional Center’s Blue Envelope filming event on Saturday. That same day, County Fire supports the Mount Vernon Bridge reopening in San Bernardino.
Division 3 (Mountains):
PCF trail training at Station 95, NFPA physical exams early in the week, and over-the-side rescue drills on Friday for rotating crews across the mountain division.
Division 4 (South Desert):
NFPA labs continue through midweek. Station 41 provides ambulance standby at the Yucca Valley varsity football game Friday night.
Division 5 (North Desert):
Training burns are scheduled for Wednesday across multiple units. Several stations undergo equipment servicing throughout the week. Fire Station 4 has a concrete assessment Thursday, and Brush Patrol 4 receives routine service Friday. Friday night also includes football game coverage in Adelanto and Victorville.
Executive Staff Updates:
Highlights from Monday’s meeting include the return of Medic Engine 76 from the shop, warehouse hiring progress, a pilot test of radio-over-wireless communications, and planning for the November 14 Salute to Service ceremony at the DoubleTree in San Bernardino. Also discussed: robotic technology evaluations, firefighter interview wrap-ups, and an early look at a possible “Operational Bill of Rights” to enhance safety and tracking at incident scenes.
The episode closes with a heads-up on an upcoming recruitment for a Media Specialist encouraging skilled creatives in photo, video, and digital content to watch for the job posting.