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Montecito Fire retweeted
🚨 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.
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🚨 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
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Montecito Fire retweeted
Immediate Release: Santa Barbara County Transitions to High Fire Season 🔥
As we enter the peak fire season, all fire departments across Santa Barbara County are increasing preparedness and vigilance to protect our communities.
While a formal press conference will not be held this year, our collective teams remain fully committed to safeguarding lives, property, and the communities we serve.
Key Points:• Strong inter-agency coordination and collaboration • Continued emphasis on prevention, education, and rapid response • Public safety remains our top priority
Full press release attached.
Stay fire smart — clear defensible space, report suspicious activity, and sign up for alerts at ReadySBC.org.
#HighFireSeason #SantaBarbaraCounty #FireSafety #ReadySBC
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May 20
Montecito Fire Engine 391 is assigned to the #SandyFire with a strike team including @LompocCityFire, @SMFDHQ, @SBCityFirePIO & @CSFPD.
Prepare today:
-Sign up for ReadySBC.org alerts
-Know your evac routes
-Pack a go-bag
-Evacuate early. If ordered, leave immediately.
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May 19
Vegetation Fire - May 19, 2026
At 6AM, Montecito Fire responded to reports of a fire near SB HWY 101, just north of the Summerland exit. Firefighters found a 50x50 ft fire near the train tracks & quickly knocked it down. Thanks to @CSFPD & @sbsheriff for responding with us.
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May 12
Montecito Fire is proud to partner with Mothers' Helpers to collect diapers for local families in need. Donate diapers and wipes at either station:
📍 Station 91: 595 San Ysidro Rd
📍 Station 92: 2300 Sycamore Canyon Rd
Thanks for helping us support local families!
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Apr 16
Sign up to save a life! Montecito Fire is proud to partner with Vitalant to host a blood drive on May 6.
🕚 Time: Appointments 11AM-3PM
📍 Location: 595 San Ysidro Rd
🎁 Donors will receive a thank-you gift from Montecito Fire!
🩸 Book your appointment⏩ bit.ly/4cvZ2G3
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Montecito Fire retweeted
🚨 Traffic Alert – US 101 NB at Hermosillo Rd (Montecito area) 🚨
Overturned vehicle blocking 1 of 2 lanes on N/B US 101 at Hermosillo Rd. Traffic is impacted in the area.
⚠️ Expect delays and use caution when traveling through the area. Consider alternate routes if possible.
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Apr 3
Tangerine Falls Trail Rescue - April 3, 2026: At 2:40PM, Montecito Fire responded to Cold Springs Trail for an injured hiker at Tangerine Falls. Montecito Fire Squad 91 & SB City Engine 77 hiked up and provided initial medical care for a female hiker with a broken ankle.
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Apr 3
@VCFD Copter 9 responded & airlifted her to the hospital for further treatment. Montecito Fire Engine 92, @SBCFireInfo Engine 15, a SB City Fire Battalion Chief & 2 @SBC_SAR teams also responded. Thanks to our local & regional partners who assisted us with this trail rescue.
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Mar 17
Structure Fire - March 17, 2026
At 9:54 AM, Montecito Fire responded to the 500 block of Paso Robles Dr for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters first on scene found fire on a second floor balcony of a two-story residence. No damage to the inside of the residence.
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Mar 17
The fire was knocked down within 10 minutes of firefighters arriving on scene.
No one was injured. Cause is currently under investigation. Firefighters will remain on scene for several hours to ensure for safety.
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Mar 17
Thanks to our partners for responding with us: @CSFPD, Santa Barbara City Fire, @sbsheriff, AMR.
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Montecito Fire retweeted
Mar 16
🥵 Higher than normal temps happening March 17-20, 2026, in parts of #SantaBarbaraCounty.
➡️ Tips to #BeatTheHeat: ReadySBC.org
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Mar 13
Cold Springs Trail Rescue - March 13, 2026
Just after 12:30 p.m. Friday, Montecito Fire responded to the Cold Springs Trail for an injured hiker. A male patient was headed back from Tangerine Falls when he injured his knee.
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Mar 13
Firefighters located him along the West Fork near the creek at 1:12 p.m. and coordinated with Santa Barbara County Air Support Unit Copter 3 to hoist and transport him to the hospital. Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue also responded to the hiker’s location.
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Mar 8
Structure Fire - March 8, 2026
At 1:34 p.m., Montecito Fire responded to a structure fire on the 1300 block of School House Road. Initial reports were that a power pole was on fire and subsequently caught a garage on fire.
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Mar 5
NEWS RELEASE: Montecito Fire Chief David Neels has announced his upcoming retirement at the end of March, after 36 years of dedicated service to public safety.
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