Montecito Fire

09/07/2026

Montecito Fire Department is pleased to partner with First District Supervisor Roy Lee and Santa Barbara County Flood Control to answer our community's questions about winter storm preparedness.

Join us for the Montecito Creeks & Flood Control Meeting
🔸 Monday, Sept. 14
🔸 4:30 p.m.
🔸 Montecito Union School Auditorium

09/04/2026

🇺🇸 The community is invited to join us Friday, September 11, at either of our Montecito Fire stations to remember the lives lost 25 years ago on September 11, 2001.

The ceremony will begin at 6:55 a.m. We will toll the bells at 6:59 a.m., coinciding with the time the South Tower collapsed. We will lower the flag and observe a moment of silence. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.

Station 91: 595 San Ysidro Road
Station 92: 2300 Sycamore Canyon Road

We will never forget.🤍

On September 11, the Montecito Fire Department will hold a remembrance ceremony at both Fire Station 91 and Fire Station 92. We invite the community…

09/03/2026

“By proactively positioning firefighters at these two locations on the far ends of our district, we can greatly reduce the time it takes to arrive on scene of a vegetation fire in remote wildland areas where our fire risk is the highest,” Montecito Fire Chief Brian Fallon said.

Full story here: https://bit.ly/46Dc3Lg

The Montecito Fire Department and Montecito Water District have partnered to create temporary firefighter housing aimed at improving response during periods of high fire danger and severe weather.

08/26/2026

Montecito Fire Marshal Aaron Briner speaks with KSBY about the new Zone Zero requirements and how community members can schedule a free inspection to make sure their properties are ready for wildfire.

California requires up to 100 feet of defensible space around homes in high fire-risk areas, with new Zone Zero rules now being phased in for existing homes.

08/24/2026

🇺🇸 The community is invited to join us Friday, September 11, at either of our Montecito Fire stations to remember the lives lost 25 years ago on September 11, 2001.

The ceremony will begin at 6:55 a.m. We will ring the bells at 6:59 a.m., coinciding with the time the South Tower collapsed. We will lower the flag and observe a moment of silence. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.

Station 91: 595 San Ysidro Road
Station 92: 2300 Sycamore Canyon Road

We will never forget.🤍

08/21/2026

Welcome home Engine 391! Captain Jordan Zeitsoff, Firefighter Steve Cochran, Firefighter Charles Spencer and Firefighter Tyler McManigal deployed to the Timber Fire in the Monterey and Big Sur area two weeks ago with a strike team of firefighters from Santa Barbara City, Santa Maria City, Vandenberg and Carpinteria-Summerland Fire.

Montecito Fire continues to support the wildfire mutual aid system across the west. Four of our personnel are currently deployed to incidents in Washington, New Mexico and California.

Our stations in Montecito are fully staffed. As we remain ready to respond to emergencies, please take time to review your emergency plans. Find resources and information at montecitofire.com.

08/13/2026

🔥Montecito Fire Department personnel have been assisting with wildfire operations across the Western United States, supporting communities and fire crews on the front lines in Northern California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and New Mexico.

We have teams currently assigned to:
• Old Trails Fire — Spokane, WA
• Timber Fire — Big Sur, CA
• MP 18 — Humboldt County, CA
• Frijoles Fire — New Mexico

We’re proud of our firefighters for stepping up to help protect lives, property, and communities beyond our own backyard. Stay safe out there! 🚒🔥❤️

07/27/2026

🚒 Upcoming Recruitment – Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic

Montecito Fire Department anticipates opening an entry-level Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic recruitment in November 2026.

If you're interested in joining our team, now is the time to prepare by reviewing the anticipated qualifications and application requirements.

For more information, visit our Human Resources page: https://www.montecitofire.com/human-resources

The official job announcement, application dates, and instructions will be posted on our website and NEOGOV when the recruitment opens.

07/26/2026

The Montecito Fire Protection District has a vacancy on its Board of Directors.

An applicant must reside within the boundaries of the Montecito Fire Protection District and be a registered voter of the District.

The appointee must run in the General Elections in November 2026 to retain the appointed seat, and preference will be given to those willing to run.

Interested persons should submit a cover letter with a detailed resume to the Montecito Fire Protection District at Station 91 no later than August 10, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. or by email to: [email protected]

Interviews for the position will be conducted by the Board of Directors at a public meeting on August 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

For more information: https://www.montecitofire.com/notice-of-vacancy-montecito-fire-protection-district-board-director

07/22/2026

⚠️Driver Advisory⚠️
Please use extra caution when driving on San Ysidro Road near Montecito Union School, Hot Springs Road near Casa Dorinda, and on North Jameson between San Ysidro and Olive Mill Road.

Road repairs are underway by Santa Barbara County Roads to address traction concerns. Drivers may experience reduced traction in areas where roadway treatment has been applied. Warning signs are being posted, and additional work is expected in the coming days.

Please slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and drive carefully through these areas.