Santa Barbara City Fire Department

Santa Barbara City Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Santa Barbara, CA. Operating out of 8 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 121 W Carrillo ST, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101-3214.

805-965-5254

805-564-5730

Mailing: 121 W Carillo ST, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101-3214

105 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

98

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

7

Total Calls
11,962
Fire Calls
1.2%
EMS Calls
72.3%
Other Calls
26.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 35s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.2
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2854 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
16m 35s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.2% (146 calls)
Total EMS Calls
72.3% (8,648 calls)
Total Other Calls
26.5% (3,168 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
December (1,079 calls)
Busiest District
NA (2,640 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2854 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 35s
Avg. Call Duration
16m 35s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.2
Mutual Aid Received
117
Mutual Aid Given
395