The Santa Barbara County Air Support Unit (SBCASU) will be conducting night operations training at Lauro Reservoir in collaboration with Santa Barbara City Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, and Santa Barbara City Public Works. The training is scheduled to take place from approximately 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9th.
This collaborative training is part of the SBCASU’s ongoing preparedness efforts for night hover fill operations, which are critical for enhancing the region’s response to nighttime emergencies. The exercise will evaluate lighting conditions, aircraft configuration, and operational safety protocols while utilizing Lauro Reservoir as a water source during night operations.
The Air Support Unit is a partnership between the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Together, our agencies provide staffing to this all-hazard unit that responds to a variety of missions, including aerial firefighting, law enforcement calls, medical response and evacuation, and search and rescue. The unit is staffed 365 days a year with highly trained firefighters, deputy sheriffs, and professional pilots, and responds to emergencies within all jurisdictions in Santa Barbara County…