As tragic as the recent Jesusita Fire was here in Santa Barbara, the public has come out more than ever, thanking firefighters and emergency responders for their efforts to save homes. Most of the firefighters involved with the firefighting efforts were not from Santa Barbara but instead, were mutual aid departments from all over California.

What was very apparent was the fire fights that occurred which is evident by burned vegetation right up to the property lines of the structures. Many homes were saved but only because of the aggressive stance firefighters made during the fire.

For those firefighters who responded mutual aid to Santa Barbara, you need to know how much the public appreciated what you did and have displayed signs all over the fire area.

This gives a pretty good idea on the size of the fire and the number of homes that were threatened.

High fuel loads, hurricane force down canyon winds, high temperatures and low humidity created the perfect storm, resulting in 77 homes being consumed by fire. Without the mutual aid strike teams of Type 1 and Type III engines, many more homes would have been lost. But they weren't and the public knows what was accomplished...

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Cap:
That's just pretty damn cool!
How do you get those overhead shots?
And don't give me some kind of Superman story.
TCSS.
Art
Now that's some grat pictures, it's wonderful to see the community come
together to support our firefighters
Thanks Cap

It was great to be in YOUR neck of the woods (again)! lol

I loved the TONKA truck!!!!

Chief....Cmon you know Capn Busy is Superman!!!!!
can't take credit Chief, but instead I noted that this photo was on the front page of the local newspaper... click, copy and paste... : )
the mutual aid departments from SoCAl, including Jake, did an outstanding job and most definitely put there lives in danger to save the property and homes of my community. In my book, I call all of these individuals HERO's! CB
Capt, I could say enough said but you an I know we never get tired of knowing we did a job well and those we did if for were appreciative of it. Those Firefighters DID a fantastic and heroic job. God Bless them! Way to go!
The Tonka Truck rocks!
Actually Doug, this is my favorite Tonka Truck... : )

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