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Structure Fire at 767 Picacho Lane

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is April 12-18, 2015 (formerly known as: Dispatcher Appreciation Week).

The Montecito Fire Protection District (MFPD) began its annual neighborhood clean up / fire prevention program on Monday, March 16, 2016.

Several fire and law enforcement agencies took part in a Montecito drill involving a fatality inside a car and dangerous gases.

The Montecito Fire Protection District recognized the recent promotion of three employees and hiring of two new Chief Officers with a ceremony during the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on February 23, 2015

Montecito Fire Gets New Fire Education Tool

Montecito Fire Adds Smaller, Agile Engine to Its Response Capabilities

In conjunction with the "Season of Hope" campaign, Montecito Fire is joining with KSBY and other Santa Barbara County Fire agencies in collecting non-perishable food items and toys for Unity Shoppe throughout this Holiday Season.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has called for a Red Flag Warning to be in effect from late tonight through Sunday morning across the Santa Barbara South Coast, including Montecito. In addition to the Red Flag Warning, the NWS predicts a moderate to strong sundowner wind event tonight into Sunday morning with sustained winds between 30-40 mph and gusts of 50-60 mph.

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.