Vehicle fire causes slowdowns on I-20

Vehicle Fire Causes Vegetation Fire This afternoon, San Bernardino County Fire Crews responded to a vehicle fire on the shoulder of the 15 freeway in the Cajon Pass. Upon arrival the first due engine company found a vehicle engulfed in flames and nearby brush catching fire as well. With high temperatures and an afternoon upcanyon breeze, the fire started burning upslope at a moderate rate. The incident was quickly upgraded to a full vegetation response and notifications were made to our strategi

A first hand view of a recent vehicle fire and extinguishment. Vehicle fire safety information:https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/vehicle-fires/ | Deer Park Vol. Fire Department

Every other year, all emergency vehicle drivers must complete an EVIP (Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention) rodeo course to make sure we’re operating safely on our roads. Drivers are evaluated on effectively navigating around objects, making tight turns and other skills (like “diminishing clearance,” where the lane keeps getting tighter). Firefighter Scott Minaker took the Ladder Truck for a spin through the course today. Nice job! Thanks to our partners at Marysville Pilchuck High School for