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Tip of the Spear - First Responders Were Ready for Disaster
Montecito braced for fire, but mud was a more stealthy, deadly threat
Montecito Firefighter Hailed A Hero ‘Was Incredibly Lucky’ She Wasn’t Killed By Blast
Thomas Fire Information Update
Anatomy of a Firefighting Success
Anatomy of a Firefighting Success
Quick Response Last Week Knocked Down Potential Disaster
Santa Barbara Independent, Thursday, November 5, 2015
by KEITH HAMM
KEYT - "Flying Wish Paper" And Lighter Found On Local Peak
KEYT - Dangerous Gas and a Fatality Part of a Montecito Drill With Several Agencies
Several fire and law enforcement agencies took part in a Montecito drill involving a fatality inside a car and dangerous gases.
KEYT - Montecito Weather Station Helps in Critical Conditions
At about 400 feet above sea level a remote weather station in the Montecito foothills is perfect for capturing critical weather information, especially during high wind and risky fire conditions.
KEYT: Montecito Fire District Breaks In New Truck
It looks like a Ford-F450 in the front because it is one but it has a Pierce fire engine body in the back. Firefighters said the $100,000 vehicle will help them maneuver in tight places on wildfire calls.