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Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
BPD preparing for Bakersfield Marathon with traffic and safety plans
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city is taking the lead on providing safety for Bakersfield Marathon runners and spectators. With road closures, dozens of police officers will be keeping the marathon routes safe. 'Anything that we can do to help ensure public safety, make sure the roads are safe, that it's safe for our participants; the runners in the marathon. But we also wanna do the very best we can to minimize the disruption to business and to travel,' said Brent Stratton, Assistant Chief of Police. It's not just the police department — it's a coordinated effort between many different businesses and departments. Bakersfield Marathon prep: Water, T-shirts and glory 'Police officers, citizen volunteers, police technicians, professional staff, sworn staff, we set up an overall command post with it, we work with Bakersfield Fire Department, Hall Ambulance as well, there's other allied agencies pitching in, community based organizations, other portions of the city, so it really is a big lift for the city and Bakersfield Police Department,' said Stratton. Stratton said BPD is setting up a command post to coordinate responses quickly if anything that threatens the safety of the event. There will be a variety of different road barriers put up to protect the runners. There are a total of 43 different road closures throughout Sunday morning and into the early afternoon. 'You'll see police cars, you'll see other vehicles that are just meant to be able to block and provide for the safety of our participants,' said Stratton. Even thought it's a big haul for Bakersfield's first responders, Stratton says, 'It's a great event to be able to have coming to our city.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hall Ambulance opens recruitment for on-the-job EMT training
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Hall Ambulance has opened its recruitment for on-the-job training as recruits preparing to work as emergency medical technicians. According to Hall Ambulance officials, no previous experience is necessary and all you have to do to get started is be at least 19 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid California Driver's License and be able to lift objects that weigh up to 75 pounds. Man arrested in connection to shooting at Vista Bonita Dr home in SW Bakersfield: BPD Recruits must be willing to work assigned shifts, which include nights and weekends. Hall Ambulance officials said traininng starts at $35,360 per year and the starting salary for a new EMT is $46,025.60 annually. The deadline to apply is April 4 and training is scheduled to start June 17. Click here for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run crash on Ming Ave. Sunday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man pushing a shopping cart across the street was the victim of a hit and run crash in south Bakersfield. The pedestrian was struck by a car near the intersection of Ming Avenue and H Street, just before 4 p.m. Sunday. The driver fled the scene. Bakersfield Catholics pray for ailing Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition Video from the scene shows Hall Ambulance staff transporting the identified man to the hospital. His status of injuries was not immediately known. Anyone with information on the crash or make and model of the hit-and-run vehicle is asked to call BPD at 661-327-7111. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
