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Big Bear firefighters pin badge for new hire and plan Fire Prevention Week outreach
Summary
The authority celebrated a firefighter promotion and announced Fire Prevention Week activities Oct. 11 in Big Bear Valley, including public safety materials and a chili cook‑off at Station 282.
The Big Bear Fire Authority opened its Sept. 9 meeting with a badge‑pinning ceremony for a newly promoted firefighter and welcomed Chris Witkovich, who was introduced as having been hired Nov. 5, 2023 as an ambulance operator and was promoted to firefighter. Chief Wagner led the swearing‑in and praised Witkovich’s work ethic.
Chief Wagner also presented a Fire Prevention Week proclamation, highlighted an emphasis on lithium‑ion battery safety and said the department will distribute flyers and host a public chili cook‑off and outreach event at Station 282 on Oct. 11. The event is intended to publicize winter and battery safety, smoke detector maintenance and appropriate disposal of lithium‑ion batteries.
No formal actions were taken on these ceremonial items beyond recognition and the event announcement.
