🚨 High wildfire season is here. Join local fire officials, law enforcement, public safety agencies, and community partners for an important discussion on wildfire preparedness, evacuation planning, and resources available to help keep our communities safe. 📅 June 15, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 📍 Santa Barbara City College – BC Forum 🚗 Free parking available Take steps now to prepare your home, family, pets, and neighborhood before the next emergency. — 🚨 La temporada de mayor riesgo de incendios forestales ya está aquí. Acompáñenos a una importante reunión comunitaria con bomberos, autoridades del orden público, agencias de seguridad pública y organizaciones locales para hablar sobre la preparación ante incendios forestales, planes de evacuación y recursos disponibles para ayudar a mantener seguras nuestras comunidades. 📅 15 de junio de 2026 ⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 📍 Santa Barbara City College – Foro BC 🚗 Estacionamiento gratuito Tome medidas hoy para preparar su hogar, familia, mascotas y vecindario antes de la próxima emergencia. #ReadySBC #WildfirePreparedness #PreparaciónAnteIncendios #SantaBarbaraCounty #ReadySetGo

🔥 Wildfire Awareness Month may be ending, but preparedness is year-round. Take the next step with the Ready, Set, Go! program and learn how to prepare your home, family, and neighborhood for wildfire season. Visit our website for resources. 🚒🌿 #ReadySetGo #ReadySB

📢 Join us for a Community Meeting about the proposed Coastal Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District ⏲️ Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Godric Grove in Elings Park, located at 1298 Las Positas Road. More info at: santabarbaraca.gov/governmen… Learn more & stay informed!

At approx. 2:20 PM, SBFD responded to a structure fire at 1200 block of Laguna St. involving a 2-unit dwelling. Crews responded with 5 engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 hazmat & a Battalion Chief. Heavy fire impacted the lower unit. No injuries reported. Cause under investigation. 🚒

Congratulations to the 8 members recognized at SBFD’s Promotional & Swearing-In Ceremony! 🎉 Promotions included Engineers, Captains & a Fire Inspector. Their leadership, dedication & service drive our department forward. Proud to celebrate this milestone! 🚒👏 #SBFD

As Volunteer Appreciation Month ends, SBFD thanks our incredible volunteers for the dedication and heart they bring every day. ❤️🚒 We recently honored 31 volunteers who have given hundreds of hours supporting our SBFD programs, events & daily operations. Thank you!

🔥 Wildfire Preparedness Month/ Wildland Wednesdays SBFD is getting ready with RT-130 training to prepare for wildfire season. 🚒 What are YOU doing to get ready? Create defensible space, build a go-bag, make a plan & stay informed. #WildlandWednesday #ReadySB #FireSafety

SBFD se enorgullece de celebrar al Ingeniero de Bomberos Clay Faulkner, receptor del Premio Nacional de Servicio Excepcional en Ley y Orden de la Orden Militar de las Guerras Mundiales. Clay es un veterano de los Marines de EE. UU., ex miembro de los Hotshots y líder de SBFD 👏🚒

SBFD is proud to celebrate Fire Engineer Clay Faulkner, recipient of the Military Order of the World Wars National Law & Order Exceptional Service Award. Clay is a U.S. Marine veteran, former Hotshot, and SBFD leader, his dedication and service make a lasting impact. 👏🚒

🎉Felicidades a nuestra increíble Asistente Administrativa, Carol Lupo, por 30 años de servicio dedicado en SBFD Hoy fue reconocida en el Concejo Municipal y recibió su pin de 30 años de servicio. ¡Gracias, Carol, por tu dedicación e impacto en el departamento y comunidad! ❤️🚒

🎉 Congrats to our incredible Administrative Assistant, Carol Lupo, on 30 years of dedicated service with SBFD! 👏 She was recognized today at City Council and received her 30-year service pin. Thank you, Carol, for your dedication and impact on our department and community! ❤️🚒

🌊 ¿Qué es un #tsunami? Es una serie de olas extremadamente largas que pueden golpear cualquier costa, en cualquier momento, y pueden ser muy peligrosas para la vida y la propiedad. Asegúrese de estar preparado y #WeatherReady Weather.gov/safety/tsunami-a…

🌊 What is a #tsunami? It’s a series of extremely long waves that can strike any coast, any time, and can be very dangerous to life and property. Make sure you’re prepared and #WeatherReady weather.gov/safety/tsunami-a…

SBFD invita a la comunidad a una Reunión Pública sobre Espacios Defensibles para proteger mejor los hogares de incendios forestales. 📍 Miércoles 18/3 – Escuela Riviera Ridge 5:30 PM 📍 Jueves 19/3 – Parque La Mesa 5:30 PM

SBFD invites the community to a Defensible Space Public Meeting to learn how to better protect homes from wildfire. 🌿🔥 Join us: 📍 Wed 3/18 – Riviera Ridge School @ 5:30 PM 📍 Thu 3/19 – La Mesa Park @ 5:30 PM Learn simple steps to reduce wildfire risk and prepare your home.

🥵 Temperaturas más altas ocurriendo del 17 al 20 de marzo de 2026 en partes del Condado de Santa Bárbara. ➡️ Consejos para combatir el calor: ReadySBC.org

🥵 Higher than normal temps happening March 17-20, 2026, in parts of #SantaBarbaraCounty. ➡️ Tips to #BeatTheHeat: ReadySBC.org

¡Mañana, sábado 14/3 (9 AM–12 PM) ¡Abróchate el cinturón con Socorristas! Inspecciones e instalaciones de asientos de seguridad GRATUITAS Desayuno de panqueques gratis 🚒 Camiones de bomberos, vehículos policiales, pintura facial y diversión familiar🚓 ¡Trae a toda la familia!

Join us tomorrow, Sat 3/14 (9 AM–12 PM) at the Westside Neighborhood Center for Buckle Up with First Responders! ✔️ FREE car seat inspections & installations 🥞 Free pancake breakfast 🚒 Fire trucks, police vehicles, face painting & family fun🚓 Bring the whole family!

SBFD invita a la comunidad a una Reunión Pública sobre Espacios Defensibles para proteger mejor los hogares de incendios forestales. 📍 Miércoles 18/3 – Escuela Riviera Ridge 📍 Jueves 19/3 – Parque La Mesa Aprenda pasos sencillos para reducir el riesgo de incendios forestales.