FIRST RESPONDERS HONORED AT U.S. POSTAL SERVICE STAMP CEREMONY

The U.S. Postal service is honoring firefighters, emergency medical professionals and law enforcement officers who serve our communities across the nation at a Forever stamp dedication ceremony September 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Montecito Fire Department, located at 595 San Ysidro Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108.

This special ceremony honors the first responders from all agencies who assisted in the Thomas Fire and the January 9 Debris Flow; the commemorative First Responder stamp recognizes all first responders for their skill, dedication and uncommon bravery.

The public is welcome to join us for this special occasion.

Free parking and shuttle service to and from the event will be available from lower Manning Park, located at 449 San Ysidro Rd. Shuttle service will run from 09:45 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., and then again immediately following the ceremony.

There will be no parking available at the fire station; however, a designated drop off area at the base of the driveway will be available.