Kraig Pakulski / Saturday, May 30, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Carpinteria-Summerand Fire hosts Open House CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District hosted an open house on the last Saturday in May. Children had a chance to spray water from a firehouse hose. They also tried on fire gear and pulled fire hoses at Station 61 on Walnut Ave. The open house included an obstacle course and a large bounce house. Families watched emergency response demonstrations in the street. Dan Stefano is the new Fire Chief. He described the open house like a concert. "We are basically having a back stage pass for the community to take a look at the different things that we do everyday," said Stefano. Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighter Foundation volunteer Gail Kvistad called it exciting to have a new chief in town. Kvistad invited people to get involved and contribute to the foundation that benefits firefighters and community programs. For more information visit https://www.sbsouthcoustfff.com The post Carpinteria-Summerand Fire hosts Open House appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article 11th annual Sgt. Ron Helus Ride For The Blue benefits First Responders Next Article San Antonio Spurs knock off the defending champs, will play the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals Print 8 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Local NewsNewsSanta Barbara - South CountyTop StoriesCaliforniaLifestyleCommunityFireWhat's RightCommunity EventsFire Watch Please login or register to post comments.