CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit

10/15/2026

🚒🌬️ **INCREASED STAFFING AHEAD OF HIGH WINDS**

CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit is increasing staffing and placing additional personnel and firefighting equipment into service ahead of the High Wind Warning and elevated wildfire danger.

These proactive steps strengthen our readiness to respond as strong winds and dry vegetation create conditions where a single spark can quickly become a fast-moving wildfire.

**Our crews are preparing. Are you?**

✅ Avoid outdoor activities that could produce sparks, including welding, grinding, and mowing dry vegetation.
✅ Keep your emergency go-bag ready, including medications, important documents, and supplies for pets.
✅ Know at least two evacuation routes and review your household’s evacuation plan.
✅ Sign up for local emergency alerts and follow instructions from public safety officials.
✅ Leave promptly when an evacuation order is issued. If you feel unsafe, leave early.

📲 Stay informed with official emergency information through AwareCA: aware.ca.gov

🏡 Get **Ready, Set, Go!** preparedness resources at [ReadyForWildfire.org]

**Take a few minutes today to prepare—and share this reminder with someone in your community.**

10/15/2026

🌿 SUMMIT VALLEY: FREE CURBSIDE CHIPPING IS COMING!

Preparing your property for wildfire? CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit’s Pilot Rock Fire Center is offering complimentary curbside chipping for eligible properties in Summit Valley, with registration coordinated through the Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council.

Turn your brush-clearing efforts into action! Chipping helps residents manage cut branches and brush as part of reducing vegetation that can fuel a wildfire.

📅 Register by → Chipping begins
• October 29, 2026 → November 2, 2026
• December 3, 2026 → December 7, 2026
• December 31, 2026 → January 4, 2027

💻 Check eligibility, review preparation requirements, and request service:
https://www.freechipping.org/high-desert-area

Service is initially focused on Summit Valley. Living within ZIP code 92345 alone does not establish eligibility. Chipping begins on the dates listed; individual service dates may vary.

🏡 What’s your next yard-cleanup project? Tell us in the comments, and tag a Summit Valley neighbor who could use this free service!

​ CAL FIRE will be offering curbside chipping services starting October 2026 for Summit Valley. Other areas of the High Desert are pending. There will be three monthly cycles.  The deadlines to register are

10/10/2026

👷🌿 Behind every cleared channel are crews putting in the work.

CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit’s Prado Conservation Camp crews have been removing overgrown vegetation from flood control channels, basins and spillways in support of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District and local cities.

Near North Campus Avenue and Colonies Parkway in Upland, crews cleared approximately five acres. Additional work included locations near Schaefer Avenue and Archibald Avenue in Chino, and 26th Street at the Cucamonga Creek Flood Control Basin.

By reducing hazardous fuel loading and clearing vegetation from water channels, crews are helping our communities prepare for both wildfire and winter storms.

10/10/2026

🌧️ STORM AWARENESS | CITY OF HIGHLAND

CAL FIRE/Highland Fire Department and the City of Highland are monitoring an approaching storm and preparing for possible localized flooding.

Rain is anticipated to begin around 6 p.m. this evening, with the strongest activity expected tomorrow between 6 a.m. and noon. Rainfall is expected to ease after noon; however, isolated bursts of heavy rain could cause rapidly changing conditions.

🚒 HOW WE’RE PREPARING
Additional firefighters equipped with swift water gear will patrol Highland and respond to flooding-related emergencies. Additional resources are also on standby if needed.

City crews continue clearing debris from storm drains and known trouble areas ahead of the storm. Electronic warning signs will be placed in flood-prone locations.

No evacuation warnings or orders are being issued at this time for this storm. Please remain alert and ready to act if conditions change.

🏠 PREPARE BEFORE THE RAIN
• Clear leaves and debris from gutters and drainage areas around your property while conditions are safe.
• Place sandbags before rainfall begins if your property is prone to flooding.
• Charge your phone and keep emergency supplies accessible.
• Monitor official City, Fire Department, and National Weather Service updates.

📍 SANDBAG INFORMATION

Sand and empty sandbags:
• Highland City Hall — 27215 Base Line

Empty sandbags only:
• Fire Station #1 — 26974 Base Line
• Fire Station #2 — 29507 Base Line
• Fire Station #3 — 7649 Sterling Avenue

Supplies are limited, with a limit of 10 bags per household, business or organization. Bring a shovel and be prepared to fill your own bags.

🚧 Never drive or walk through floodwater. Stay away from flood-control channels and follow posted warnings and road closures. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

Call 911 for immediate threats to life or safety.

Storm preparedness and sandbag details:
https://www.highlandca.gov/360/Storm-Preparedness

10/10/2026

For CAL FIRE / Yucaipa Fire Department personnel, this recognition carries a deeply personal meaning.

Redlands Community Hospital presented our personnel with an award for their early intervention when their own on-duty captain experienced a stroke.

His fellow firefighters quickly recognized the emergency and initiated treatment. Their rapid intervention, together with the care provided by teams at Redlands Community Hospital and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, contributed to his full recovery.

Firefighters serve in a profession with significant physical demands and emotional stress. Recognizing those demands reinforces the importance of supporting heart health, overall well-being and early recognition of medical emergencies throughout the fire service.

We thank Redlands Community Hospital for honoring our personnel and both hospital teams for their exceptional care. This award recognizes teamwork, readiness and the people who helped make our captain’s full recovery possible.

10/09/2026

🔋 CHARGE WITH CARE. KEEP SAFETY IN SIGHT.

This Fire Prevention Week, CAL FIRE’s San Bernardino–Inyo–Mono Unit reminds you that everyday charging habits can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires.

Watch this Reel and remember:
👉 Charge devices while you’re awake and able to monitor them.
👉 Keep batteries out of direct sunlight.
👉 Use the charger provided with your device or a certified replacement designed for it.

A few simple precautions can help protect you, your family, and your home. Stay alert while your devices power up!

10/07/2026

🚒 **Help us welcome Medic Squad 553!**

Join the CAL FIRE/Yucaipa Fire Department for an open house and a traditional push-in ceremony welcoming Medic Squad 553 to its new home at Fire Station 3!

📅 **Saturday, November 7, 2026**
🕘 **Open House:** 9 a.m.–noon
🚒 **Push-In Ceremony:** 11 a.m.
📍 **Yucaipa Fire Station 3**
34259 Wildwood Canyon Road
Yucaipa, CA 92399

Bring your family, meet your local firefighters, and celebrate this new addition serving the Yucaipa community. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/06/2026

📍 SMOKE ADVISORY | October 6, 2026

Smoke from the Pico Fire in Riverside County is visible across the region, with residents reporting smoke as far as Oak Hills.

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department is actively working to suppress the fire, which was reported at 173 acres as of 1:00 p.m. today.

📲 Seeing smoke and looking for reliable information? Get AwareCA. This new, free public safety information tool delivers vetted incident updates and notifications directly from participating public safety agencies, helping you stay informed about emergencies affecting your community.

Download the app, enable notifications, and follow the locations that matter to you. Continue to follow local authorities and official agency channels for emergency instructions.

👉 Learn more: aware.ca.gov

10/05/2026

🔌 Small charging habits can make a big difference!

CAL FIRE’s San Bernardino–Inyo–Mono Unit reminds residents to keep fire safety in mind when plugging in phones, tablets, and other devices.

✅ Use the charger and cord designed for your device.
✅ Charge on a hard, flat surface that allows heat to escape.
✅ Replace cords that are frayed or damaged.

❌ Keep charging devices out from under pillows and blankets.
❌ Never use damaged charging cords.
❌ Avoid overloading outlets or power strips.

Power up safely! Help protect yourself, your family, and your home with safe charging habits.