Montecito Fire

High Fire Season is now underway in Santa Barbara County and it's time for the South Coast to prepare!

Mark your calendar for the South Coast Wildfire Preparedness Community Meeting:
🔸 Monday, June 15, 2026
🕕 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
📍Santa Barbara City College West Campus Entrance, BC Forum

Join us for this important presentation and community discussion about wildfire preparedness with local fire officials, law enforcement, public safety agencies, and local resource organizations.

Today, we honored Captain Evan Skei for 25 years of dedicated service to the Montecito Fire Department and our community.

Fire Chief Fallon presented Captain Skei with a 25-year service pin to wear on his badge in recognition of this milestone.

Congratulations, Captain Skei, and thank you for your commitment and service. We also extend our sincere thanks to his family for their support and for joining us in celebrating this special occasion.

Today, Montecito Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Gamm received the 2026 Rotary Club of Montecito Public Service Award!🌟

Nominated by his peers, Firefighter/Paramedic Gamm was recognized for his exceptional work ethic, personal integrity, and exemplary service to our community.

We’re especially grateful that Jared's wife, Shannon, and his children were able to join us for this meaningful moment.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition. Thank you to the for honoring Jared's service and making a positive impact on our community.

Mutual Aid Assignment - Sandy Fire, Simi Valley

Montecito Fire Engine 391 is currently assigned to the in Ventura County as part of Santa Barbara County local strike team 1521C with our partners from Lompoc City Fire Department, Santa Maria Fire Department, Santa Barbara City Fire Department and Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District.

The crew sent back these images. Please prepare now for wildfire here at home.

✅ Sign up for local emergency alerts at readysbc.org
🚧 Know multiple evacuation routes
🎒 Have your evacuation go-bag packed and ready to go
⚠️ Choose to evacuate early. If an evacuation order is issued, leave immediately.

For more wildfire preparedness resources, visit montecitofire.com.

All Montecito Fire stations remain fully staffed and ready to serve our community.

Vegetation Fire - May 19, 2026

At 6AM Tuesday, Montecito Fire responded to multiple reports of a fire near Highway 101 southbound, just north of the Summerland exit. Firefighters first in scene found a 50 by 50 foot vegetation fire burning near the train tracks. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire.

Thanks to and for responding with us.

Today, we honored three of our personnel for their years of service to the Montecito Fire Department and our community.

Engineer Nick Eubank, Engineer Andy Rupp and Captain Daniel Arnold were recognized for 🔟 years of service.

Fire Chief Brian Fallon presented each with a 10-year pin that attaches to their badge.

Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to our community!

During the month of May, the Montecito Fire Department is proud to partner with the local non-profit organization Mothers' Helpers to collect diaper donations for local families in need.

Donate new packages of diapers and wipes at either Montecito Fire Station:

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

Donations will go directly to local families in need through Mothers’ Helpers’ Everyday Essentials Program. Every diaper donated makes a meaningful difference—helping reduce financial stress, improve child health, and allow parents to focus on what matters most: caring for their children.

Thank you for helping us support local families through community partnerships like this!

Mothers' Helpers is also collecting donations at Santa Barbara City Fire Stations and Santa Barbara County Fire Stations.

Celebrate local moms in need this Mother’s Day by donating diapers and wipes! We have collection boxes at both Montecito Fire Stations:
📍595 San Ysidro Road
📍2300 Sycamore Canyon Road
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Thanks to everyone who donated blood today, including our very own Assistant Fire Marshal Bob Galbraith❣️