In addition they cover parts of the Los Padres National Forest, The majority of the Santa Barbara Coastline, substantial open space reserves, and many private ranch communities.

[3] In 2020 (Effective 1/1/2020) Numbering Changes were made due to anticipated consolidation of regional dispatch services.

Additional, overhead personnel and special units got new numbers and the auxiliary (reserve) engines were given 1xx series designations.

Along with the standard ladders and hoses, the truck also carries cutting torches, chainsaws, ropes, air bags and various other tools.

[7] In October 2020, Santa Barbara County announced that a 2004 Sikorsky HH-60L “Blackhawk” helicopter had been purchased and would go into service in 2021.

[8] The helicopter was purchased with County funds and Fundraising from Direct Relief International (DRI) that resulted in raising a total donation of $1,151,000.

In March 2022, United rotorcraft delivered the finished, modified H-60 "FireHawk" to Santa Barbara County.

[11] Although the primary Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider for the county is the private ambulance company American Medical Response (AMR), there are areas in which the county provides both dedicated ALS coverage and patient transport to hospital facility.

The vehicles are based on the Ford modular-style ambulance outfitted with advanced life support capabilities.

In addition to medical emergencies, the RA will also respond with an initial assignment to any structure fire or multi-engine calls.

On May 19, 2015, the SBCFD responded around 11:40am to a report of a strong smell of oil coming from the area of Refugio State Beach.

[14] Crews found a ruptured 24 inches (61 cm) line with crude oil running into the Pacific Ocean.