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During this dangerous fire season that has already charred tens of thousands of acres and destroyed many homes, and it is just getting started. Lets remember that all fireworks are illegal in Tehachapi, the fuels are extremely dry this year, and all it takes is one person to shoot a firework and burn down a house, or worse start a massive wildfire like the Piute fire, and risk many peoples houses and lives. If you see someone using fireworks don't be afraid to call Law Enforcement or the Fire Dept and report them, it could save your house or your neighbors, or many in the community if it were to start a wildfire. WE DON'T WANT TEHACHAPI TO BE THE SCENE OF THE NEXT MAJOR CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE

Report illegal fireworks to Kern County Fire tip hotline 661-868-6070

For those who are interested, there was a Board of Supervisors meeting on Feb 12th that covered having Firefighter Paramedics on Kern County Fire engines in rural areas of Kern County. Areas like Bear Valley and Stallion Springs among other rural areas that have a delayed ambulance response and delayed life saving services. If you have time watch the video coverage, it is about 2 hours long, but there is some good information, and might interest those that live in those areas where ambulance service is 30 minutes to an hour away. Many of you might not know that the ambulance companies see dollar signs instead of a patient that needs life saving care. They are trying hard to keep the fire dept from adding Firefighter Paramedics that could start life saving care one they arrive on scene instead of waiting for the ambulance that could be 20 minutes away, care that could drastically increase the chance of survival for that patient. So those of you that are worried about the possibility of losing a loved one due to the greed  of the ambulance company. I know that I would not want to risk losing a child, spouse or any family member. The cost would only be an additional $65,000 a year per station, for the 12 designated stations to have paramedics at these stations, $65,000 seems small to saving the lives of those that need ALS care. Watch the video and form your own opinions, and if you have concerns write or call your local supervisor

Heres the link: Website:http://kern.granicus.com/Me...

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