Michael Hoose was appointed to the Santa Barbara City Fire Department in March of 1995 at the age of 35. Captain Hoose has served the citizens Santa Barbara, California for some 24 years. Captain Hoose has held the ranks of firefighter and engineer and in 2006 was promoted to Fire Captain.

Hoose attended Newport Harbor High School and Brooks Institute of Photography. Hoose holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Captain Hoose has authored several publications on fire service technology through the years. Hoose is the recipient of the Santa Barbara City Firefighter of the Year award.

Captain Hoose serves as the Lead Situation Unit Leader for California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, a Federal Type I IMT. Hoose also supports the XSB Operational Area IMT (Type 3). Hoose previously was a Paramedic Training Officer in the County of Santa Barbara.

In 2017 Captain Hoose was selected by Fire Chief McElroy to serve on the FIRESCOPE on the EIT Task Force. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Hoose's greatest honors where he works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals.

During his time away from work, Captain Hoose enjoys spending time with his family and friends and engaging in all types of outdoor activity. Hoose is married with two children. Captain Hoose is very proud of his chosen profession.

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