Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Announcements

The Carp-Summerland Fire Protection District is doing their annual FREE chipping service for Carpinteria and Summerland area residents, starting October 30 for two weeks. The service is done to increase defensible space around properties and neighbors. Heading the work is Firefighter and Wildland Specialist Dan Fawcett, on board since 2020. Prior he worked 15 years with the U.S. Forest Service at Los Padres National Forest on the Hotshot Crews with type three engines and helicopters, and as a Patrol
on Prevention.

Materials eligible for chipping are piles of non-fibrous natural (think brush) material. They ask that residents lay out all materials facing the same direction and towards the street for efficiency. Residents can opt to keep or not keep the chips.

Ineligible materials are palm, agave, or similar fibrous natural plants and woods. Instead, place the non-chippable materials in the roll-off dumpsters that will be placed strategically throughout Carpinteria and Summerland. 

The Fire Protection District asks everyone to be patient as they make their way throughout the area. If they missed you, or you missed them, contact Fawcett directly by phone at (805) 637-4778 or email: d.fawcett@csfd.net.

New Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District (CSFPD) Fire Chief Robert Kovach took the helm on October 1. He is promoted from CSFPD Battalion Chief of 12 years, and has been a firefighter for 38 years, logging in 26 years at the Lompoc Fire Department and as their Chief Officer for 24 years. He holds a B.A. in Fire Administration. Carp-Summerland Fire Protection District Board President Suzy Cawthon, shared, “Chief Kovach has served the district with distinction for 12 years. He brings extensive skills and knowledge of the district to this leadership position that will enhance our service to the Carpinteria-Summerland community, and we look forward to the leadership and direction he will
provide our district.”

Local Firefighters 3368 in conjunction with the Carpinteria-Summerland Firefighters will hold their 3rd Annual Santa Run, slated for December, date TBA. Start putting aside toys for tots, and a few dollars for the collection boot!  

411: www.carpfire.com