Montecito Fire Chief Announces Retirement

Montecito Fire Chief Announces Retirement

Below is a press release from Montecito Fire Department regarding the retirement of Fire Chief David Neels after 36 years of service. MONTECITO, CA – Montecito Fire Chief David Neels has announced his upcoming retirement at the end of March, after 36 years of dedicated service to public safety. Chief Neels has served as Montecito Fire Chief since 2023. His last day as Fire Chief will be March 31, 2026. Chief Neels began his firefighting career …

Montecito Fire Chief David Neels Retiring; Lompoc's Brian Fallon Tapped as Successor

March will be Montecito Fire Protection District Fire Chief David Neels’ last month with the district, as he plans to retire after 36 years of public safety service. Neels’ apparent successor, Lompoc City Fire Department Chief Brian Fallon, has been given a conditional offer of employment. Fallon is set to start April 1 “pending successful completion of the pre-employment process,” Montecito Fire Department spokesperson Christina Atchison said. …

Montecito fire chief retiring, local fire chief tapped as replacement

Montecitos fire chief is retiring at the end of the month, and another fire chief in Santa Barbara County is set to take his place.David Neels has served as Montecitos fire chief since 2023 and has 36 years of public safety service.His firefighting career began with San Luis Obispo County Fire as a paid-call firefighter in 1989. Hes also worked for CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo and for 21 years with Santa Barbara County Fire.According to Montecito Fi…