Are you ready for wildfire? Join Montecito Fire Department for our 2023 Wildfire Preparedness Community Meeting next Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at El Montecito Presbyterian Church - 1455 East Valley Road
Details➡️ bit.ly/42RZ6Jx
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NEWS RELEASE: The Montecito Fire Department has temporarily placed a Type 6 engine into service south of Highway 101 to ensure adequate emergency response times in light of ongoing Highway 101 roadwork and ancillary construction projects in the area. bit.ly/3NF7Tu1
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Montecito Fire thanks our partners for assisting with Saturday’s trail rescue: Santa Barbara County Fire (), ,
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TRAIL RESCUE: 6/10 at 1PM, Montecito firefighters responded to Cold Springs Trail to assist an injured hiker. 19 yo female was in the area of Tangerine Falls when she slipped & fell. Rain created slippery conditions along the rocky trail. Patient taken to hospital for treatment.
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This week, we recognized our three newest Montecito firefighters for successfully completing their probationary period with our traditional brick ceremony. Congratulations to Firefighter John Weber, Firefighter Jess Gilkey and Firefighter Patrick Ruiz!
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We continue to monitor current weather. Thunderstorms capable for producing heavy downpours are possible in Santa Barbara County but they are expected to continue moving south overnight. has not issued any special weather advisories, watches, or warnings for SBC.
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Thunderstorm threat details into tomorrow (Wednesday). Thursday-Friday should be quiet, but additional thunderstorm threats for over the weekend. #cawx #larain
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A band of light rain is swirling around #SantaBarbara County, and should push through Ventura County this evening. Rain rates should stay under 0.25 in/hr. Slow down for wet roads. #cawx #larain.
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Last week, Montecito Fire & hosted a free, 4-day CERT training. 10 participants learned various emergency skills including fire suppression, disaster medical operations & rescue operations. Congrats to all our participants & thanks for preparing for future emergencies!✅
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ICYMI: reports on sheep grazing in Montecito for wildland fire mitigation. The sheep will be working at Ennisbrook Open Space through the end of May. Check out his story here➡️
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In Santa Barbara County, your local fire depts are staffed by highly skilled EMTs & paramedics who are committed to caring for our community. We look forward to the future of EMS care in our county & continuing to provide you with professional, compassionate service. #EMSWeek
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Sheep have arrived at Ennisbrook Open Space! This project is one of the many ways Montecito Fire accomplishes fire prevention & vegetation management. About 100 sheep will graze here through the end of May. The trails are open & you’re welcome to watch the sheep do their work!
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Thank you to all our partners involved in today’s rescue: , Santa Barbara County Air Support Unit,
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During the rescue, firefighters spotted a bear on an adjacent trail. Bear sightings have been increasingly frequent in our community in recent weeks.
As the weather warms up, wildlife is coming out. Please use caution while hiking & be hyper vigilant of your surroundings.
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She was transported by helicopter to the hospital by approximately 10:15 a.m. Montecito firefighters hiked down with the patient’s dog and turned it over to Santa Barbara County Animal Services who will reunite the pair.
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TRAIL RESCUE: At about 9:10AM Saturday, Montecito firefighters were dispatched to the Romero Canyon Trail. A 26-year-old woman was hiking with her dog when she was bitten by a rattlesnake on her foot. SBC Air Support Unit, Helicopter 308, responded and hoisted the hiker out.
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FOX RESCUE: Montecito firefighters responded to the 1300 block of School House Rd just after 8AM Saturday where a grey fox kit was tangled in a soccer net. Residents shared these photos of FFs working to release the little one. The fox reunited with its family that was nearby.
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⚠️Registration Extended for Free CERT Training at Montecito Fire⚠️
This class is for EVERYONE so we all can be prepared for future disasters in our community✅
Limited spots available! Please contact Joyce Reed to register at 805-969-2537 or jreed@montecitofire.com
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Ewe herd it here first!🐑 Sheep are coming to graze at Ennisbrook Open Space starting the week of May 15 to thin vegetation & reduce our wildfire risk. Read about this wildfire prevention project here➡️ bit.ly/42oAfNH
(Images from 2020 grazing project at Tea Gardens)
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Today is the last day to sign up for our free CERT training! To sign up, please contact Montecito Fire Administrative Assistant Joyce Reed at jreed@montecitofire.com ✅
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Montecito Fire & @merrag are excited to host a free CERT Training!
Course Dates & Times:
5/17, 6-10PM
5/18, 6-10PM
5/19, 6-10PM
5/20, 9AM-4PM
Fire Station 91, 595 San Ysidro Rd
Deadline to register is 5/10! Contact Joyce Reed at 805-969-2537 or jreed@montecitofire.com
5/17, 6-10PM
5/18, 6-10PM
5/19, 6-10PM
5/20, 9AM-4PM
Fire Station 91, 595 San Ysidro Rd
Deadline to register is 5/10! Contact Joyce Reed at 805-969-2537 or jreed@montecitofire.com
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