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MERRAG!  (pronounced Mirage) is a network of trained volunteers who work and live in the Montecito area. Members are prepared to respond to a community disaster during the critical first 72 hours following an event. Since 1987, the mutual “self-help” organization has been serving Montecito’s 13,000 residents with the guidance and support of the Montecito Fire, Water and Sanitary Districts.

Find out more about MERRAG and how you can help yourself help MERRAG.

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Mission Statement

The Montecito Fire Protection District is a progressive organization committed to the protection of the people, property, and the environment. We exist to provide a professional and timely response to the needs of the community in preparation for, during, and in recovery from emergencies.

 

 

 

Montecito Fire Protection District

Job Descriptions & Salary Ranges

Montecito Fire serves the Montecito community with 2 Fire Stations; a 3rd Fire Station is currently in the planning phase. Additionally, Montecito Fire provides mutual aid resources as needed throughout Santa Barbara County, and the State of California. Additionally, Montecito Fire has been recruited to participate on National Emergency Response Teams that respond to emergencies all over the country. For these reasons, our employees are crossed trained in many positions and are expected to perform duties that fall outside of traditional job titles.

Job descriptions are intended to describe a range of duties performed by employees in the particular position. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties.

Montecito Fire does not accept interest cards for positions that are not being recruited for. Job openings are posted to our website on the Employment tab when available.

Job descriptions links are under construction and will be available soon.

SALARY RATES EFFECTIVE 7/1/2011

POSTION

SALARY  RANGE

Fire Chief

$15,389

$17,310

Division Chief / Operations

$13,749

$15,507

Battalion Chief / Fire Marshal

$12,538

$13,907

Battalion Chief / Shift

$11,399

$12,642

Captain / Assistant Fire Marshal

$10,390

$10,884

Captain

$9,241

$9,894

Wildland Fire Specialist

$9,026

$9,453

Wildland Fire Specialist - Part Time

$3,621

$4,047

Engineer

$8,033

$8,595

Firefighter / Paramedic

$6,517

$8,520

Firefighter

$5,868

$7,669

Communications Coordinator

$8,701

$9,592

Dispatcher

$6,111

$6,535

Accountant

$7,987

$9,717

Administrative Assistant

$7,538

$9,167

Mechanic

$6,468

$7,609