SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County selected Garrett Huff as its new fire chief, succeeding former chief Mark Hartwig, starting on Dec. 8.
Below is a full press release from Santa Barbara County on the new appointment:
County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato announced on November 7, 2025, that Garrett Huff has been selected to be the next Fire Chief for Santa Barbara County. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to ratify the appointment at the November 18, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting…