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High Fire Season Declared in Santa Barbara County / Se Declara Temporada Alta de Incendios en el Condado de Santa Bárbara

May 22, 2026 | SBC Fire News, Featured News, News Releases

High Fire Season Declared in Santa Barbara County SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara County Fire Department, and our county fire partner agencies, Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District, Montecito Fire District, Santa Barbara City Fire Department , Lompoc Fire...
Regional Fire Communications Center Now at Full Operation

Regional Fire Communications Center Now at Full Operation

Jul 1, 2025 | Featured News, News Releases, SBC Fire News

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: July 1, 2025   Regional Fire Communications Center Now at Full Operation Allowing for streamlined dispatch of all fire and medical calls SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The County of Santa Barbara has successfully transitioned...
Regional Fire Communications Center Now at Full Operation

July 4th Safety and Fireworks Advisory

Jun 30, 2025 | Public Service Announcement, Featured News, News Releases, Public Notices

Santa Barbara, CA – June 30th, 2025 – As Independence Day approaches, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department reminds the public that all types of fireworks are illegal in unincorporated areas and several cities including Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Buellton,...
Regional Fire Communications Center Now at Full Operation

High Fire Season Declared in Santa Barbara County

Jun 2, 2025 | Featured News, News Releases

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 2, 2025 High Fire Season Declared in Santa Barbara County SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBC Fire), in coordination with CAL FIRE, the Santa Barbara County Fire Chiefs Association, the Santa...
Regional Fire Communications Center Now at Full Operation

2025 High Fire Season Press Conference

May 30, 2025 | Featured News, News Releases, SBC Fire News

MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 29th, 2025 2025 High Fire Season Press Conference SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBC Fire), in coordination with CAL FIRE, the Santa Barbara County Fire Chiefs Association, the Santa Barbara...
Regional Fire Communications Center Now at Full Operation

Helicopter Night Training Operations at Lauro Reservoir

Oct 8, 2024 | News Releases, Featured News

Contact Information: Scott Safechuck – PIO / Santa Barbara County Fire DepartmentPhone: (805) 896-6336 Raquel Zick – PIO / Santa Barbara Sheriff’s OfficePhone: (805) 681-4192 Bryan Latchford – PIO / City of Santa Barbara                                               ...
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The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is a progressive, multi-mission public safety agency with a rich tradition and history.  We stand ready to serve the people of this world-renowned area with professionalism, dedication, and pride.  From the pristine beaches of the South Coast to the bucolic farmlands and vineyards in the North County, we are always here to answer the call.

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