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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.
Board of Directors appoints new Montecito Fire Chief
MONTECITO, CA – The Montecito Fire Protection District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of David Neels as Fire Chief following Chief Kevin Taylor’s retirement on March 31, 2023. Chief Neels’ first day as Chief will be April 1, 2023. He will lead a team of about 50 full-time fire department employees serving the Montecito community.