When disaster is on your doorstep, it is too late to decide what belongings to take with you. The only decision left to make is to leave immediately. As firefighters, we plan, train, and prepare constantly for the gamut of hazardous scenarios we are likely to encounter on the job. A key part of our […]
Montecito Fire Department Chief Brian Fallon announced that MFD firefighters are 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. MFD Teams are currently assigned to: • Old Trails Fire — Spokane, WA • Timber Fire — […]
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Montecito Fire Department (MFD) Chief Brian Fallon announced recently there are “expected openings” to work for Montecito Fire Protection District. The positions are for an entry-level Firefighter/EMT and for a Firefighter/Paramedic. While recruitment will start in November 2026, this is a pre-recruitment announcement for interested applicants to get in shape and line up their skill […]
On July 20, Montecito Fire Chief Brian Fallon honored veteran firefighter/paramedic Ryland McCracken for his 20 years of service to Montecito Fire Protection District (MFPD). A ceremony at the main Montecito fire station took place where he received his 20-year pin from Fallon. Attending were McCracken’s fellow firefighters and his family. Among highlights of his […]
By Lisa Duncan “This story goes back 20 years,” laughed Dana Newquist. “There were only three of us on the Fire District board – me, Ron Jensen, and John Venable. John and I were put in charge of hiring new firefighters, and one of the first questions we asked Ben Hauser was, ‘Can you cook?’ […]
The Montecito Fire Protection District is proud to serve the community as an All-Risk Fire Department, meaning our firefighters are trained, equipped, and prepared to respond to virtually any emergency that occurs within the district. While many residents naturally associate the Fire Department with fighting fires, the reality is that fire suppression represents only one […]
One of Montecito’s most time-honored traditions is back for America’s 250th birthday. The Montecito Firefighters’ Association’s annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast will kick off at 7 am on Saturday, July 4, at Fire Station 91 – 595 San Ysidro Road. Montecito Fire Engineer/Inspector Billy Wrenn is the lead organizer of the event. “We’re looking […]
The Montecito Sanitary District has unanimously approved its first sewer rate adjustment in seven years, adopting a phased five-year plan designed to address aging infrastructure and ensure long-term system reliability. The decision followed a public hearing on June 10 and was informed by the MSD’s first comprehensive sewer rate study in more than a decade. […]
With the recent Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, a section of Ventura County, our Montecito Fire Protection District (MFD) is lending support with MFD engine 391 and firefighters. They join the SB County local strike team 1521C, partnering with Lompoc City Fire Department, Santa Maria Fire Department, Santa Barbara City Fire Department, and Carpinteria-Summerland Fire […]
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The old adage, “April showers bring May flowers,” is not a complete bed of roses given high fire season predictions on the Santa Barbara County South Coast. Maeve Juarez is a wildland fire specialist with Montecito Fire Department and has been responding to wildfires across the Western United States for the better part of the […]
Montecito Fire has done two rescues of people with snake bites in April so far. They are urging everyone to be vigilant. Montecito Fire reports, “April 12, at 3:38 pm, the Montecito Fire Emergency Team responded to the Buena Vista Trail for an injured hiker who was reportedly bitten by a rattlesnake. The female hiker […]
On April 1, the Montecito Fire Protection District Board of Directors formally appointed Brian Fallon as Fire Chief following Chief David Neels’ retirement on March 31. As Montecito Fire’s Public Information Officer, I sat down with Chief Fallon to learn more about him and what he hopes to accomplish at the helm of our organization. […]
On February 17, Montecito Fire Department placed a new Paramedic Squad unit into service to better serve our community. The new Squad 91 is housed at Station 91 at 595 San Ysidro Road. Squad 91 replaces a 13-year-old unit with more than 75,000 miles. It is staffed daily with two firefighters, including at least one […]
There’s a new buzz in Montecito – foreshadowing warmer, drier days to come. It’s the buzz of a chipping machine turning branches and brush into millions of tiny woodchips. Montecito Fire Department’s Neighborhood Chipping Program is now 17 years running. This year’s program kicked off February 9. The 10-week program will run every other week […]
