Mid Coast Fire Brigade

05/14/2026

Neighbors, we’d love to see you at our annual Mid Coast Barbecue on May 16th from 11 am-3 pm. We will have raffle items, delicious food, and all your favorite neighborhood friends. Fill your stomach and your heart as we gather for those that protect you and this place you call home.

If you are unable to come in person please support us from afar by utilizing the link in our bio or by visiting our website.

Thank you for your support and generosity

04/26/2026

Another Big Sur Marathon almost complete. Wet day verging on cold.

01/15/2026

Hello Everyone,
On January 19th "Ami Carmel" is hosting a Sip, Shop & Support Event with 20 percent of all sales to benefit Mid Coast Fire Brigade.
This unique boutique located at the on Dolores near 5th offers unique gifts, home decor and personal accessories to name a few.
Please come in and support your local businesses as well as Mid Coast Fire! "Ami" means friend in French...so we can't wait to see all our friends there to support this wonderful event. We will be there at 5pm and can't wait to see you all. Remember Valentines Day is just around the corner and this would be a wonderful way to support Mid Coast Fire and get that gift for your special someone!

11/18/2025

Backyard Burn Season begins 12/1/2025 on permissive burn days only for our area.

You must have a Mid Coast Fire Burn Permit to burn within our jurisdiction and follow all conditions as stated on the permit. Acceptance of the permit means you agree to comply with all conditions as stated on your permit before burning.

If you have a burn permit that starts with 2025-### then your permit is still valid until April 30, 2027 as our permits are valid for three years.

You must have a valid permit in hand if asked for it. If you need a copy of your permit (it was sent via email) there will be a $20 administrative charge for reissuance of your permit.

Please remember that there are micro climates within our community which means that even though it may not be windy at your house it could be very windy elsewhere in our community. Please check the weather forecast the night before.
Posted to Subscribers of Mid-Coast Fire Brigade

11/02/2025

End of the year is coming…..Mid Coast Fire Brigade is a non-profit 501 C 3 and is 90% funded by donations and serves 32 sq miles of the Big Sur Coast. Without donations we would cease to exist.
Please consider donating!
We have be accepted by Monterey County Gives. By donating through MC Gives they match a percentage of all donations received which really helps!
Please visit our website at: www.midcoastfirebrigade.org for details! Thank you in advance for your consideration!

The Mid-Coast Fire Brigade was officially organized in June of 1979 in response to fill a need in the community to provide emergency services year-round as Cal Fire provided only wildland fire protection during the declared fire season. The Brigade is composed of community members who volunteer th....

05/20/2025

Thank you neighbors for your continued support! We raised over $5000 at this year’s BBQ✨ It was such a fun time to get together and catch up. We are so blessed to have so many amazing artisans and crafters in our community that donated their services or art for our raffle! Thank you neighbors for all that you do to keep us going 🚒🔥

Thank you for the fun and games you provided our community as well as your assistance in the set up and break down 🙏🏽 We loved getting to know you and the services that your company offers!

We want to thank the PG&E representative that helped to educate our community about their vegetation management work and the many programs they have available.

12/02/2024

It is with a very heavy heart I announce the sudden and unexpected passing of retired firefighter Brent Bispo.
Brent protected the Mid Coast community for many years and along with Brice Hall and Brian Gorrell started Monterey County’s First Official Water Rescue Program.
Brent was the first engineer promoted to Captain and was a natural leader and teacher to many saving the life of a firefighter in a water tender roll over during an out of County response by using the jaws to cut him out.
He will be missed.. his firefighting brother Logan Loader I am sure was there to greet him! Miss you already brother! Aloha Brent!

09/09/2024

Friendly reminder to purchase your tickets for the Harvest Moon Ball. This ball was created to fundraise for the fire brigade and create an event that would bring the community together. We are hoping to sell 80 more tickets and have curated an event that we hope will bring fun for all. Thank you for your support. Link to register for tickets below

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mid-coast-fire-brigades-4th-annual-harvest-moon-ball-tickets-950088970687

08/30/2024

Well the weather is great as usual. Beach time every day with time for paddling and walks. As you see this was just a bad parking job. The coconut wireless says this is the boat used in 50 1st dates…about to be scrap though cuz it will do damage to the reef to tow it out…sad!
Got a chance to meet with Dr Bridget Bongard here…she is amazing and we poured through all the medical reports to confirm that there was no godly reason for my stroke. It just happened. I feel a weight off my back and got some good good advice that allows me now to let it go and move forward. Happy for that! End of an another beautiful day here on Maui! Waiting for Marylou Young to arrive for some shenanigans.. invited to a wedding… having the time of my life with my bestie Jake GOETZ of course. TTFN….love all you all💋💋

07/21/2024

Today was both a sad and happy day all at the same time with tears of sadness and joy.
Our new Rescue is in service and our old Squad is on its way to a new happy home with the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County.
I know they will love the old girl as much as we did as she is the longest serving piece of apparatus in our fleet.
So fitting Tom Little Bear Nason drove her out of the community. May she serve you as well as she served Mid Coast Fire!