Santa Barbara City Fire Department

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Founded in 1881, the Santa Barbara City Fire Department is one of the oldest Departments in California.

ENG/ESP🏊 Did you know that drowning is often silent and can happen in just minutes? Whether you're at the pool, hot tub,...
06/17/2026

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🏊 Did you know that drowning is often silent and can happen in just minutes? Whether you're at the pool, hot tub, or using a kiddie pool, taking a few simple precautions can save a life. 🚒💦☀️


🏊 ¿Sabías que el ahogamiento suele ser silencioso y puede ocurrir en solo minutos? Ya sea en la piscina, el whirlpool bath o usando una piscina para niños, tomar algunas precauciones simples puede salvar una vida. 🚒💦☀️

06/17/2026

Hats off to 75 years of a mascot with a mission.

This , we're celebrating Sparky the Fire Dog and all the ways he has helped bring fire safety messages to people of all ages for the past 75 years.

Watch how Sparky became the fire dog he is today. https://nfpa.social/3MVNrY9

ENG/ESP🚨 Be alert and keep children supervised around any water source. 🌊 Water safety goes beyond the pool! Stay tuned ...
06/16/2026

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🚨 Be alert and keep children supervised around any water source. 🌊 Water safety goes beyond the pool!
Stay tuned this week for more water safety tips! 🚒

🚨 Mantente alerta y supervisa a los niños cerca de cualquier fuente de agua. 🌊 ¡La seguridad en el agua va más allá de la piscina!
¡Mantente atento esta semana para más consejos de seguridad en el agua! 🚒

🚨Join us next Monday 6/15/26
06/08/2026

🚨Join us next Monday 6/15/26

🔥SBFD personnel recently participated in two CA-219 Firing Operations courses, sharpening their skills in wildland firef...
06/01/2026

🔥SBFD personnel recently participated in two CA-219 Firing Operations courses, sharpening their skills in wildland firefighting tools and techniques used to help manage and suppress wildfires.
A huge thank you to our regional partners from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties for supporting this important training. Strong partnerships and ongoing training help ensure we're ready when wildfire season arrives. 🚒🌿
Special thanks to and for their collaboration and support!

🔥 As Wildfire Awareness Month ends, preparedness remains a year-round responsibility.Throughout the month, we've shared ...
05/31/2026

🔥 As Wildfire Awareness Month ends, preparedness remains a year-round responsibility.
Throughout the month, we've shared tips on defensible space, vegetation management, emergency planning, and wildfire readiness. Now is the time to put those lessons into action.
Take the next step by exploring the Ready, Set, Go! program, it’s a simple and effective way to prepare your family, home, and neighborhood for wildfire season. Learn how to be Ready with preparedness plans, Set with situational awareness, and Go early when evacuation is needed.
Visit: https://santabarbaraca.gov/government/departments/fire-department/wildland-fire for wildfire preparedness resources and information on the Ready, Set, Go! program. Together, we can build a safer and more resilient community. 🔥🚒🌿

📢 Join us for a Community Meeting about the proposed Coastal Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District⏲️ Wednesday, ...
05/19/2026

📢 Join us for a Community Meeting about the proposed Coastal Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District
⏲️ Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Godric Grove in Elings Park, located at 1298 Las Positas Road.
If approved, the proposed assessment would fund a coordinated set of wildland fire prevention and mitigation services within the Coastal and Coastal Interior High Fire Hazard Areas, including:
🌿 Roadside vegetation clearance
🌿 Defensible space vegetation chipping
🌿 Vegetation management
Community members are encouraged to attend, learn more, ask questions, and stay informed. We look forward to seeing you there!
Website info:
https://santabarbaraca.gov/government/departments/fire-department

05/11/2026

This afternoon at approximately 2:20 PM, Santa Barbara City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1200 block of Laguna Street involving a two-unit dwelling.
SBFD responded with 5 fire engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 hazmat and a Battalion Chief. Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions in the lower unit and worked quickly to contain the incident and prevent further spread.
Both units have been displaced until further notice. No injuries to civilians or fire personnel reported.
Fire investigators responded to the scene, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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925 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

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