Unit Chief Scott Jalbert is retiring, effective December 12, 2020. Chief Jalbert has led CAL FIRE’s San Luis Obispo Unit since April 1, 2016, with prudent oversight, dedicated leadership, commitment to the citizens, and with a vision that the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department will exceed expectations and maintain the highest standards of preparedness, […]

The CAL FIRE / San Luis Obispo County Firefighters Benevolent Association in cooperation with KSBY’s Season of Hope, is holding its 30th annual OPERATION SANTA CLAUS toy drive. This is an annual toy drive providing toys to kids who are under the care and protection of SLO County’s Child Welfare Services. OPERATION SANTA CLAUS is

Due to the increasingly dry conditions, anticipated high temperatures and significant fire danger, CAL FIRE/County Fire is reminding residents and visitors that all fireworks (use, sale, possession) are illegal within San Luis Obispo County. Violations will result in a misdemeanor citation with a fine of $2,000. EXCEPTIONS – State Regulated “Safe and Sane” fireworks are

On Thursday, June 11th 2020, CAL FIRE plans to conduct a 270-acre prescribed burn on the Camp SLO shooting ranges. This burn is necessary to prevent an unplanned ignition that could occur from upcoming live munitions training by the California National Guard. Smoke will be visible in the San Luis Obispo and Santa Margarita areas

San Luis Obispo County experienced two fireworks related fires this past week. The County Fire Department (CAL FIRE) would like to remind everyone that all fireworks and sky lanterns are banned by ordinance and are illegal to use, sell, or possess in San Luis Obispo County. There is zero tolerance for the use of fireworks,