Arroyo Grande – In cooperation with the San Luis Obispo County Range Improvement Association on November 25, 2019, CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo will be burning approximately 100 acres of invasive Yellow Star Thistle adjacent to Hi. Mountain Road. Smoke may be seen in the area throughout the day. Creston – In a continued effort …
CAL FIRE/SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY FIRE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT CHIEF APPOINTMENTS
Deputy Chief Greg AlexAssistant Chief Doug Freeman Greg Alex has been appointed Deputy Chief effective November 15, 2019. Chief Alex started his career with CAL FIRE in 1989, and has been with San Luis Obispo County Fire since 2007. Prior to his promotion as Deputy Chief, he was the Assistant Chief for the Ventura Division …
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Prescribed Burn Scheduled
Beginning Tuesday, November 19, 2019 and continuing over multiple weeks, burning of hazardous vegetation will occur along the East side of Highway 229 between Hwy 58 and the town of Creston. In cooperation with the SLO County Fire Safe Council, SLO County APCD and local landowners, Firefighters from CAL FIRE will conduct multiple burns which …
Los Padres National Forest officials raise fire restrictions
GOLETA, Calif. – Due to extremely dry vegetation and an increasing fire danger, Los Padres National Forest officials announced that Extreme Fire Danger fire restrictions will go into effect immediately and remain in effect through December 31, 2019. The following restrictions will be rigorously enforced: Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited in all areas of Los Padres National Forest, …
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Season of Hope
Help make this holiday season brighter for those in need by joining us for the 8th annual Season of Hope. CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo County Fire Department along with local food banks, toy agencies, other fire departments, the California Highway Patrol and sponsors is participating in this years KSBY Season of Hope. Donations of new, …