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Structure Fire - 600 Block Juan Crespi
“Hands Only” CPR Training
As a part of the world wide “CPR Day” event, local Emergency Medical Service agencies will offer free “hands only” CPR training for members of our community on Wednesday, May 18 at multiple locations throughout the County. Emergency response agencies throughout the world will be participating. Join us here in Santa Barbara County as we attempt to train as many members of our community in “Hands Only” CPR as possible!
“Hands Only” CPR Training
As a part of the world wide “CPR Day” event, local Emergency Medical Service agencies will offer free “hands only” CPR training for members of our community on Wednesday, May 18 at multiple locations throughout the County. Emergency response agencies throughout the world will be participating. Join us here in Santa Barbara County as we attempt to train as many members of our community in “Hands Only” CPR as possible!
Trail Rescue, McMenemy Trail
At approximately 11:05 a.m., The Montecito Fire Protection District and American Medical Response responded to the report of an injured person in the vicinity of La Casa de Maria. On further investigation it was determined that the injured person was located on a nearby trail, therefore Santa Barbara Sheriff Search and Rescue were requested to assist.
Pet Fire Safety
Pets give us comfort, friendship, and unconditional love. Our connection to them can be among the strongest relationships in our lives. But pets can cause fires. We need to be careful with pets in the home.
Wind Event Causes Major Power Outage
An extreme wind event caused a major power outage in Montecito, resulting in multiple fire department responses throughout the night. Wind gusts surpassing 60 miles per hour separated power lines from power poles, triggering transformer fires, and extreme power surges inside residences.
Montecito Fire Thanks Dispatchers During National Telecommunicators Week
April 10th � April 16th is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week-long event, held annually during the second week of April, honors telecommunications personnel in the public safety community.
Electrical Safety In The Home
The most inclusive and direct interpretation of �electrical fire� is a fire involving some type of electrical failure or malfunction. Any equipment powered by electricity can have such a failure.
Trail Rescue, Cold Springs Trail at Tangerine Falls
MONTECITO, CA �March 22, 2016, 2:07 PM� The Montecito Fire Protection District and Santa Barbara Search and Rescue responded to a report of two stranded hikers on the side of a rock, located at the base of Tangerine Falls on the West Fork of the Cold Springs Trail.
Trail Rescue, Romero Canyon Trail
March 18, 2016, 4:57 PM� The Montecito Fire Protection District responded to an injured bicyclist reported 100 feet down from the Romero Canyon Trail, approximately 1.5 miles from the top of E. Camino Cielo, and 4.5 miles from the Romero Trailhead.