The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is a progressive, multi-mission public safety agency with a rich tradition and history. We stand ready to serve the people of this world-renowned area with professionalism, dedication, and pride.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is a progressive, multi-mission public safety agency with a rich tradition and history. We stand ready to serve the people of this world-renowned area with professionalism, dedication, and pride.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is a progressive, multi-mission public safety agency with a rich tradition and history. We stand ready to serve the people of this world-renowned area with professionalism, dedication, and pride.

Jun 4, 2024 · - The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBC Fire) and local fire jurisdictions join forces to announce the commencement of the 2024 High Fire Season for all areas of Santa Barbara County, effective June 3rd, 2024.

IGNITION: Fires start quickly and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. SPREAD: Furious spread likely, along with intense burning. Development into high intensity burning will usually be faster and occur from smaller fires than in the very high fire danger class.

Nov 5, 2024 · This warning comes from gusty winds and dry conditions expected to impact the foothills, mountains of Santa Barbara County, and south coast of Santa Barbara. A Red Flag Warning signals that critical fire weather conditions are either imminent or occurring.

Jan 6, 2025 · FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/17/24 SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) is proud to announce a grant award for the Lompoc Valley Fuel Reduction Phase II Project, where SBCFD will serve as the lead agency.

Wildfire prevention and mitigation is a critical component of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department mission. Wildfire is a natural process that occurs in virtually all vegetation types on a recurring basis.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can create extreme fire behavior. The National Weather Service provides daily fire weather forecasts in close coordination with local fire agencies.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is a progressive, multi-mission public safety agency with a rich tradition and history. We stand ready to serve the people of this world-renowned area with professionalism, dedication, and pride.