Congratulations to our former Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig on his well-deserved retirement!

City of Goleta Mayor Pro-Tempore Stuart Kasdin was pleased to present Chief Hartwig with a City Tile at his retirement party in appreciation for all he has done for the City of Goleta during his six years of service to the County.

To read more about his accomplishments and future plans, check out this Noozhawk article.

We wish him wonderful times ahead with his family and thank him for dedicating his life to helping others.

We also want to take this opportunity to welcome our new Fire Chief, Garrett Huff. Read the County’s press release here. We look forward to working with you in this new role.

Fire Chief Mark Hartwig with Goleta Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Kasdin (District 4)

Santa Barbara County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato, Board Chair Laura Capps, Fire Chief Mark Hartwig, Supervisor Bob Nelson, Supervisor Joan Hartmann, and Supervisor Roy Lee

Hartwig and his family

New Fire Chief Garrett Huff