Santa Maria Fire Department

03/20/2026

Today we bid farewell to Battalion Chief Tony Clayburg as he retires after 31 yrs in the fire service. Tony spent the last 26 years serving this great community. Tony spent his first 5 years working for the Point Mugu Fire Department and was hired by Santa Maria Fire Department in January of 2000, He was hired as a Firefighter, promoted to Engineer in 2004, and Captain in 2010. He served as a Battalion Chief since 2016. Good luck in retirement!

03/17/2026

The collab we didn’t know we needed. 😊🫶You can spread kindness by helping a lost pet find their way back home.🐾

No need to take the pet to the Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

The first of five microchip stations is at
📍 Fire Station 1 -314 West Cook St

Microchip stations coming soon:
📍Fire Station 2 -416 West Carmen Lane
📍Fire Station 3- 2305 North Preisker Lane
📍Fire Station 4- 2637 South College Drive
📍Fire Station 5 -1670 East Donovan Road

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La colaboración que no sabíamos que necesitábamos. Puedes difundir la amabilidad ayudando a una mascota perdida a encontrar el camino de vuelta a casa.🐾

La primera de las cinco estaciones de microchip se encuentra en
📍 Estación de bomberos 1 - 314 West Cook St

Próximamente habrá estaciones de microchip en:
📍Estación de Bomberos 2 - 416 West Carmen Lane
📍Estación de Bomberos 3 - 2305 North Preisker Lane
📍Estación de Bomberos 4 - 2637 South College Drive
📍Estación de Bomberos 5 - 1670 East Donovan Road

03/11/2026

03/09/2026

Engines 1, 3, 5, 2, 4, 6, Truck 1, BC2, SBC BC21, SMPD and AMR responded to a working fire on the 1000 block W Fesler. Crews found a well involved garage conversion spreading to the adjacent unit. Crews were able to save one family dog and keep the fire from spreading to more of the living space. Red Cross is assisting those displaced and the cause is under investigation. No injuries to report.

03/08/2026

Daylight savings time starts Sunday March 8 ☀️get ready for 7pm sunsets🌅

This means you have more day time to check your smoke detectors, change the batteries, and test them when you change your clocks.

Pro tip: replace smoke detectors that are more than 10 years old and sweep off any dust.

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El horario de verano comienza el domingo 8 de marzo ☀️ Prepárate para que el sol se baje a las 7 p. m.🌅.

Esto significa que tendrás más tiempo durante el día para revisar tus detectores de humo, cambiar las pilas y probarlos cuando cambies la hora de tus relojes.

Tip: reemplaza los detectores de humo que tengan más de 10 años y limpia el polvo.

03/04/2026

Engines 5, 1, 3, Truck 1, BC2, SMPD and AMR responded to a structure fire on the 1200 block of E Sunset. Crews found a kitchen fire and all occupants safely evacuated. No injuries to report and cause is under investigation.

03/02/2026

March is National Reading Month and March 2nd is National Read Across America Day which also happens to be the birthday of Doctor Seuss. Today, Santa Maria FD Engine 3 crew celebrated the morning with the students at Ontiveros Elementary School. Santa Maria FD encourages everyone to pick up a book and read with your children.

02/28/2026

Happy birthday to Nolan. SMFD was happy to host Nolan and his group of friends for a birthday celebration at Fire Station 1 today. All provided by the Santa Maria Rotary Club.

02/27/2026

Members of your SMFD and SM City Fleet Services are in Oakdale, CA inspecting our 2 new Type 1 engines. These engines are custom built, using specs and design ideas from our members. We are proud to serve our public with these well built fire apparatus.

02/27/2026

Your Santa Maria firefighters as well as firefighters from our surrounding communities spent the last couple days in the classroom learning about fire behavior and tactical considerations. Thanks to instructor Phil Jose for providing this valuable training with his class The Art of Reading Smoke. Class was attended by firefighters from Santa Maria, Vandenberg, Lompoc, Carpinteria Summerland and Cal Fire.

02/22/2026

Engines 3, 1, 2, 5, Truck 1, BC2, SMPD and AMR responded to a fully involved vehicle fire located under apartments on the 300 block E Bunny. Crews quickly knocked down the fire and checked for extension above. Units above were vacant so no displaced individuals. Cause under investigation. No injuries to report.

02/21/2026

E5, E1, T1, BC2 and AMR responded to a reported structure fire on Via Sabroso. Crews found a smoldering fire in the water heater cabinet and quickly extinguished it. One occupant was displaced. Cause under investigation. No injuries to report.