Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 2 — Government Organization
Santa Barbara Municipal Code Ch. 2.25 Fire Department
Santa Barbara Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Barbara
Cite as: Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2.25 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 2.25.010. Created.¶
A Fire Department is hereby created which shall be under the direction of a Fire Chief, who shall be appointed by the City Administrator upon approval of the City Council.
(Ord. 3749, 1975)
§ 2.25.020. Organization of Department.¶
The Fire Chief, subject to the approval of the City Administrator, shall organize and maintain such divisions in the Department as necessary to economically and efficiently carry out the functions of the Department.
(Ord. 3749, 1975)
§ 2.25.030. Duties of Chief.¶
The Fire Chief shall be responsible for the supervision and control of all personnel, materials and equipment assigned to the Fire Department and for the performance of the functions of the Department subject to the supervision of the City Administrator.
(Ord. 3749, 1975)
§ 2.25.040. Function of Department.¶
The function of the Department is the administration of matters pertaining to fire protection for the City and any other functions assigned by the City Administrator.
(Ord. 3749, 1975)
§ 2.25.050. Absence or Disability of Chief.¶
In the case of temporary absence or disability of the Fire Chief, a member of the Fire Department, designated by the City Administrator, shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Fire Chief.
(Ord. 3749, 1975)
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