Santa Barbara County Fire Department

Santa Barbara County Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Santa Barbara, CA. Operating out of 16 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 4410 Cathedral Oaks RD, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110.

805-681-5500

805-681-5563

Mailing: 4410 Cathedral Oaks RD, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110-1042

292 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

243

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

49

Total Calls
17,051
Fire Calls
2%
EMS Calls
58.2%
Other Calls
39.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 36s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.2
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3893 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
25m 17s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2% (341 calls)
Total EMS Calls
58.2% (9,928 calls)
Total Other Calls
39.8% (6,782 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
December (1,559 calls)
Busiest District
12 (2,604 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3893 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 36s
Avg. Call Duration
25m 17s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.2
Mutual Aid Received
467
Mutual Aid Given
456