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9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies to be held at Montecito Fire Stations
On September 11, 2023 the Montecito Fire Department will hold a brief remembrance ceremony at both Fire Station 91 and Fire Station 92. Community members are welcome to gather with our firefighters at either fire station for a bell ringing, moment of silence, and lowering of the flag to honor the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Santa Barbara Front Country fire ban in effect as San Ysidro and Romero Trail closures continue
Los Padres National Forest officials today reminded visitors that an open fire ban remains in effect for the Santa Barbara front country while trail closures have been extended for the Old Romero Road (26W25), Romero Canyon Trail (26W14), and San Ysidro Trail (26W15 Singletrack) through August 31, 2023, as storm damage repairs continue.
Independence Day Reminder - All Fireworks are Illegal in Montecito
Wildfire Preparedness Community Meeting to be held June 28, 2023
Fire engine temporarily placed in service south of Highway 101
High Fire Season in Santa Barbara County effective June 5, 2023
MONTECITO, CA – The Santa Barbara County Fire Department, in conjunction with all local fire jurisdictions including Montecito, has declared June 5 as the start of the 2023 High Fire Season for all areas of Santa Barbara County.
Prescribed grazing project to begin week of May 15 at Ennisbrook Open Space
County of Santa Barbara breaks ground on Regional Fire Communications Center
Creating Centralized Dispatch Center for County & Expanding Emergency Operations Center
Montecito Fire honors the promotions of six employees
MONTECITO, CA – The Montecito Fire Department recognized the recent promotions of six employees with a ceremony Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Fire Station 91. Family, friends, colleagues and community members were invited to attend the Promotional Ceremony to honor the employees’ professional accomplishments of the six employees.
Montecito Fire achieves higher rating from Insurance Services Office
MONTECITO, CA – Montecito Fire Protection District recently earned an improved rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) for its national Public Protection Classification (PPC) Program. The fire department’s ISO rating improved from 3/3x to 2/2x. The rating is based upon an evaluation of the structure fire suppression capabilities provided to the Montecito community. Insurers utilize this information to set insurance rates.