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Your Barstow Firefighters returned home safely aft

Your Barstow Firefighters returned home safely after a 14 day deployment to the #czulightningcomplexfire as part of @cal_oes ST6841A.
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Today Barstow Firefighters were honored to receive

Today Barstow Firefighters were honored to receive a visit from Dominic Cumo “The Dominator” and his Family.

Dominic is an inspiration to all that know him and despite battling ALS all of his young life, his outlook and love of life reminds us all of what is important and that those things we think are difficult are not so hard after all!!!

Dominic maintains a 4.5 GPA in school and we’re sure anything is possible with this young man.

Dominic was appointed “Honorary Asst. Chief” by Assistant Chief Sid Hultquist and we’re glad he’s part of the Barstow Fire Family!

Safety message from your Barstow Firefighters!

Safety message from your Barstow Firefighters!

Your Barstow Firefighters have been staying very b

Your Barstow Firefighters have been staying very busy! For the past week Barstow Fire partnered with Y2K Auto Wrecker who provided vehicles for crews to practice their Vehicle Extrication techniques. We value the relationships with our local business’s that allow us to stay up to date with our training so that we can continue to provide the absolute best service to our community and visitors! Barstow Fire would like to thank Micah Grey and Y2K for your continued support.
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The Barstow Fire Protection District would like to

The Barstow Fire Protection District would like to say THANK YOU, to all the courageous men and women, who have given the ultimate sacrifice to provide us with the freedoms we have and enjoy today!

PRESS RELEASE Saturday May 16 at 5:46pm, Barstow

PRESS RELEASE
Saturday May 16 at 5:46pm, Barstow Firefighter’s were dispatched to multiple reports of an Apartment Fire. ME361 arrived to find moderate black smoke coming from an occupied upstairs apartment. Crews deployed an aggressive attack to stop the fire from spreading to adjacent occupied units. Once inside attack crews engaged in a room and contents fire located in the dining room area. It took crews approximately 11 minutes to gain control and extinguish the blaze. Barstow Fire responded with 2 Engines, 1 Paramedic Squad and a Battalion Chief with a total of 9 personnel. MCLB Barstow assisted with 1 Engine. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental, and the scene was turned over to the property manager. No injuries to Firefighters or civilians were reported. If you have any information about the incident you are encouraged to contact the Barstow Police Department at (760) 256-2211.

PRESS RELEASE At 8:02am on the morning of May 7,

PRESS RELEASE

At 8:02am on the morning of May 7, 2020 Barstow Fire responded to a report of a residential structure fire. ME363 arrived to find smoke coming from an outside storage shed threatening an occupied home. After forcing entry, Firefighters were able to make an aggressive attack and stop the forward spread of the fire, containing the blaze to the shed. Barstow Fire responded with 2 Engines, 1 Paramedic Squad, 1 Battalion Chief with a total of 9 firefighters. Preliminary investigation indicates that the adjacent property owner was tending to weeds and left them unattended, and the fire spread to the neighboring shed.
Barstow Fire would like to take this time to encourage the public to adhere to all Fire District guidelines as they pertain to control burns and “Defensible Space.” Please make sure you have 100’ of clearance around all structures on your property. If you choose to clear brush around your property and live within the Fire District, you can obtain a Burn Permit by calling our Headquarters Fire Station at (760) 256-2254 Monday-Thursday 8:00am to 3:30pm.

****PRESS RELEASE**** At 9:00pm on the evening of

****PRESS RELEASE****
At 9:00pm on the evening of May 5th, Barstow Police and Fire Dispatch received multiple reports of a commercial Fire on the 200 block of South 1st Ave. The first arriving unit reported heavy fire in an abandoned commercial building. With an aggressive fire attack, crews were able to contain the blaze to the building preventing the fire from spreading to adjacent occupied structures. Fire crews were delayed due to high voltage power lines involved in the incident. Crews were able to obtain complete control of the incident in 21 minutes. Barstow Fire responded with 1 Battalion Chief, 2 Engines and a Paramedic Squad with a total of 9 personnel. MCLB Barstow assisted with 1 Engine, 1 Truck and an assistant Chief. There were no injuries to Firefighters or civilians reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Anyone with information on the Fire is urged to call Barstow Police Department at (760) 256-2211.
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****Immediate Job Opportunity**** **** FIREFIGHTER

****Immediate Job Opportunity**** **** FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC****
The Barstow Fire Protection District is seeking candidates for an immediate opening and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.
For details and application please visit:
https://www.barstowca.org/home/showdocument?id=6455

DEADLINE IS JUNE 6, 2020 AT THE END OF THE BUSINESS DAY

Continuing our series “Meet Your Barstow Firefig

Continuing our series “Meet Your Barstow Firefighters”

Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Bucarey recently became part of our Barstow Fire Family March of 2020, when he was hired to increase our staffing on Medic Squad361. Brian came to Barstow from the Apple Valley Fire District after serving as a Limited Term Firefighter and Full-Time Firefighter Paramedic during the past four years. During his time in Apple Valley Brian attended the 39th Fire Academy and received his Firefighter I certification through Victor Valley Community College in 2013. In 2018, Brian successfully completed Victor Valley Colleges 30th Paramedic Academy. Prior to being hired with Barstow, Brian worked as a Paramedic with Desert Ambulance Services in Barstow. Brian also spent time as a Fire suppression aide for the SBCO Fire Department as well an Emergency Room Technician at Desert Valley Hospital. Brian is married to his wife Morgan and they are having fun raising their two children, three year old son Jack and their one year old daughter Holly. Please help us congratulate Brian on becoming part of our family!
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****PRESS RELEASE**** On Tuesday April 28, 2020 at

****PRESS RELEASE****
On Tuesday April 28, 2020 at approximately 4:47am Barstow Firefighters were dispatched to multiple reports of a commercial fire with possible victims trapped on the 25000 block of W.Main St. In the community of Lenwood. The first arriving fire unit was met with heavy fire from two vehicles in the parking area extending into the multi unit apartment complex. Firefighters initiated an agressive fire attack, occupant search and evacuations of the entire apartment complex. All occupants were able to escape the flames and there was no reported injuries. Firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading to an adjacent apartment building with the original apartment complex suffering heavy fire damage to two apartments and smoke damage to the entire complex. Red Cross was notified to assist 10 occupants who were displaced from their homes due to fire damage. It took firefighters approximately 16 minutes to contain the fire. Barstow Fire responded with 2 engines, 1 Paramedic Squad and 2 Chief officers with a total of 10 personnel. Marine Corps Barstow assisted with 1 Engine and 4 personnel. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the San Bernardino County Arson and Bomb Team.
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****PRESS RELEASE**** At approximately 1210am on t

****PRESS RELEASE**** At approximately 1210am on the morning of April 23,2020, Barstow Police and Fire Dispatch received multiple reports of a possible structure fire on the 100 Block of E. Fredricks St. Upon arrival firefighters were met with heavy fire in a detached storage area in the backyard of the residence. The Fire extended into a neighboring home through an attic vent. Crews from ME363 forced entry into the abandoned structure and engaged in a working attic fire. ME361 personal prevented the spread of the fire to any other properties. It took Firefighter’s approximately 15 minutes to stop the forward progression of Fire preventing any further damage. Barstow Fire responded with 2 Engines 1 Paramedic Squad and 1 Battalion Chief, with a total of 9 personnel. Barstow Fire was assisted by ME401 from the MCLB Fire Department. There where no injuries to civilians or Firefighter’s rpepreed. The cause of the Fire is still under investigation. If you have any information regarding the incident please call Barstow Fire and Police Dispatch at (760) 256-2211.
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Continuing our Series of “Meet your Barstow Fire

Continuing our Series of “Meet your Barstow Firefighters”

In 1994 Captain John Wymore started his career with the Victorville Fire Department as a Paid-Call firefighter. John graduated from the 14th Fire Academy at Victor Valley college in 1996. In 2000, John was hired by BLM as a seasonal firefighter. John spent a brief time with the San Bernardino County Fire Department as a limited-term firefighter in 2000. John continued his pursuit to become a career firefighter and in 2001 was hired as a full-time firefighter with the Ft. Irwin Fire Department. While employed at FIFD, John attended and graduated as the valedictorian of the paramedic Academy at Victor Valley College in 2004. John spent a brief time with the Apple Valley Fire Protection District in 2004 before going to the Riverside City Fire Department in 2006. In 2007 John became a Paramedic with Desert ambulance before testing and accepting a position As a Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic and becoming part of the Barstow Fire Family in 2008. John promoted to the position of Engineer in 2016 and recently promoted to Fire Captain. John has been married to his wife Kim for 26 years and have a daughter Abby, along with a son Gerald who followed in his fathers footsteps and is a Firefighter Paramedic with the LACo Fire Department. We would like to take this time to congratulate Captain Wymore on his recent promotion and thank him for his 12 years of service to the community of Barstow!

“It Takes a Village” Our Village is named Bar

“It Takes a Village”
Our Village is named Barstow!

Continuing our Series of “Meet your Barstow Fire

Continuing our Series of “Meet your Barstow Firefighters”

Meet newly promoted Engineer Zackary Courtney. Zack started as an Explorer scout in 2008, and soon after promoted to Paid-Call firefighter in 2009. In 2012 Zack attended the 38th Fire Academy at Victor Valley College. With Grant funding available, Zach was hired as a Firefighter in 2012. With the SAFER Grant funding ending, Engineer Courtney decided to continue his education and attend the Paramedic Academy at NCTI in Riverside. Zackary obtain his certification in 2016 and promoted to Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic that year. Zack spent the last 4 years in that position until recently promoting to the position of Fire Engineer. Engineer Courtney graduated from Barstow High School in 2008 and married his high school sweetheart Jordan in 2018. There family grew when they welcomed their first baby in September of 2019 Mr. Myles D! We would like to congratulate Engineer Zackary Courtney on his promotion and thank him for his 12 years of continued and selfless service to our community!

It is with a heavy heart that we inform the commun

It is with a heavy heart that we inform the community of the loss not only of a great man but a great husband, father, Barstonian and Firefighter. Guy Arnold Sawyer known to his friends and Fire family as “Buzz” was a Volunteer Firefighter for Barstow Fire Department. He started in the early 1940’s and ended his career in the 1960’s. He couldn’t stay away for very long, as he became a member of the Board of Directors in the 1970’s. Buzz was married to his beautiful wife Phyllis for 66 years. Together they raised a wonderful family here in Barstow. Buzz worked for Edison where he spent a majority of his time on the Cool Water Generating Station in Daggett Ca. He enjoyed spending time with his wife on dinner dates to Rosita’s and always enjoyed his Gin and Tonics and his glass of wine at 4pm. Buzz was instrumental in his roll with Barstow Fire, being one of the few certified as a pump operator. Buzz will be sorely missed, but we know he is telling his jokes and making everyone in heaven laugh! Fly High Buzz, we got it from here! Until we meet again! We are all smiles for you down here!!!! In honor of Buzz, the Flags at both Fire Stations will be lowered to half staff until dusk on Friday April 17, 2020.

Continuing our Series of “Meet your Local Firefi

Continuing our Series of “Meet your Local Firefighters”

Kevin Bench has given the Barstow Fire Protection District over 27 years of dedicated, professional service. Kevin has recently promoted to the position of Fire Captain. Captain Bench attended Crafton Hills Fire Academy in 1990 and soon after attended Crafton Hills Paramedic academy and graduated in 1991. Captain Bench was introduced to Barstow Fire as a Paramedic student in 1991. Kevin spent a part of his career as a Paid-Call firefighter with San Bernardino County Fire Agency and Courtesy Ambulance. Kevin was hired as a Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic in 1993 and promoted to the position of Engineer with Barstow Fire in 2001. Captain Bench comes from a tight knit fire service family. Kevin’s dad Ron, is a retired Captain from the Crest Forest Fire Protection District where he served for 35 years. Kevin’s sister was a member of the Del Rosa Hot Shot Crew, and his brother n law holds the rank of Engineer with the Riverside City Fire Department. Captain Bench is assigned to FS363 on B Shift. We would like to congratulate Captain Bench on his promotion and Thank him for his 27 years of service to our community!
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Wes Flores who was recently promoted to the rank o

Wes Flores who was recently promoted to the rank of Engineer has been a member of the Barstow Fire Family since May of 2018. Wes came to Barstow Fire after being an established real estate agent in the San Luis Obispo area. He was also employed as a Inter Facility Paramedic with RSI transport. Wes attended the Allen Hancock Fire Academy in 2016 and also received his Paramedic license from Cuesta Costa College the same year. Engineer Flores has a degree in Nutrition from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and brings experience as a Paid-Call Firefighter for San Luis Obispo County and Templeton Fire Departments. Wes also provided his services as a seasonal Firefighter for Atascadero Fire Dept. Engineer Flores is assigned to Fire Station 361 on B Shift. We are excited to have Wes as part of our family and Congratulations on your Promotion!
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With everything going on surrounding us today, The

With everything going on surrounding us today, The Barstow Fire Protection District would like to share some exciting and positive news with our Community. Barstow Fire has recently promoted and hired for several vacant positions. Over the next few weeks we will be introducing you to your Hometown Firefighters. We are starting with newly promoted Engineer Bobby Zepeda. Bobby started his fire service career here in Barstow 3 years ago. Bobby attended Victor valley College where he attended the Firefighter Academy in 2014. Bobby continued his pursuit for a career in the fire service by attending Victor Valley Colleges 26th Paramedic Academy. Bobby was assigned to Barstow Fire for his paramedic internship. and soon after participated in the testing process and was hired as a full-time firefighter/paramedic. Bobby is assigned as the Engineer to fire station 363 on A- Shift. (In the Photo Chief Jamie Williams presents Engineer Zepeda with his new badge)

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