Photos: Idyllwild Fire Open House
![Idyllwild Firefighter Adam Rodriguez teaches a group of Girl Scouts how to aim and properly operate the fire hose Saturday afternoon during IFPD’s open house. The kids had to knock over a basketball that was balancing on traffic safety cones.](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Fire3-500x322.jpg)
![Chloe Lovett, 10, dresses in full turn-out gear prepared to save lives during open house.](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IFPD-500x333.jpg)
The Fern Valley Water District Board of Directors chose new officers for 2014. The next president is Robert Krieger, vice president this year. The 2014 vice president is James Rees, who was secretary in 2013. Director Trisha Clark is the next secretary. Both Krieger and Rees were re-elected to the board without opposition this year….
Laurie Maxwell (top left) and family gather at the Ernie Maxwell Scenic trailhead in Humber Park prior to the Friday EMax hike
As of Monday, Hemet Unified School District’s Dashboard reports recently (last two weeks) confirmed cases of COVID at Idyllwild School as being seven students and two staff members, which is 2.93% of its combined student/staff population — while at Hemet High, 25 students and one staff member are reported as confirmed cases, which is 1.00%…
J.P. Crumrine interviews incumbent Idyllwild Fire Protection District commissioner Paul Riggi, who is seeking another term.
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District approved its proposed responses to the latest grand jury report, with the official letter signed and mailed Tuesday, Sept. 2, according to Fire Chief Patrick Reitz. Commissioner Rhonda Andrewson voted against the 12-page response and did not sign it. She may send an independent response. The…
The newspaper received multiple inquiries about fireplace safety. So, we reached out to Idyllwild Fire Protection District Chief Mark LaMont for information. During wintertime on the mountain, residents and visitors utilize fireplaces, wood and pellet stoves as additional heat sources. LaMont reminds everyone that “fireplaces can provide warmth and comfort, but if you are not…