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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department today announced the appointment of Kylie Tillema as its new Fire Marshal. In her new role, Tillema will lead the department’s Fire Prevention Bureau, overseeing fire code enforcement, construction plan reviews, fire and life safety inspections, permit administration, and the Ventura County Fire Department’s nationally recognized … Read more
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) has been awarded a renewed Fire Risk Reduction Community recognition from the California Boardof Forestry and Fire Protection. This designation recognizes best practices in fire risk planning and mitigation, and VCFD was one of more than 50 agencies, counties, and cities across California to receive … Read more
Thousand Oaks, CA — As one of CAL FIRE’s six Contract Counties, the Ventura County Fire Department will begin using Vibrant Planet, an advanced wildfire planning platform designed to improve how hazardous fuel reduction projects are prioritized, planned, and measured. The new technology combines parcel-level imagery from low-orbit satellites with fire behavior modeling, wildfire history, weather … Read more
Ventura County is seeking public input to help update the 2027 Ventura County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Residents are encouraged to complete a brief survey to identify the hazards that concern them most and the community assets they believe should be protected. Survey responses will help guide future mitigation strategies and investments that reduce disaster … Read more
Thousand Oaks, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department, joined by community leaders, elected officials, and regional partners, will officially open its new Live Fire Training Complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Ventura County Fire Training Complex in Camarillo. [Read more…]
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department announced today that Truck 29 has officially been placed into service, enhancing fire protection and technical rescue capabilities for the Santa Clara River Valley and the entire county. Truck 29 is a new 100-foot tractor-drawn aerial apparatus manufactured by Rosenbauer and equipped with specialized tools and equipment … Read more
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department is proud to announce the graduation of Academy 63. Please join us at the date, time, and location below as we welcome our newest firefighters and celebrate their hard work, commitment, and dedication in completing our 20-week firefighter academy. Thursday June 18th, 2026 1:00 PM – … Read more
Thousand Oaks, CA — The Ventura County Fire Department, joined by community leaders and elected officials, will officially open its two new live fire training buildings with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the VCFD Training Complex. The event will provide attendees with an opportunity to tour the department’s … Read more
As temperatures rise and more residents head outdoors to enjoy Ventura County’s scenic trails, the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) is reminding the public to stay alert and practice snake safety while hiking. Rattlesnakes are active throughout the region, particularly in warmer months, and are often found along trails, in tall grass, and near rocks … Read more
On Monday, April 20th 2026 the Ventura County Fire Department will mail out the annual defensible space clearance notices to residents that are in our Fire Hazard Reduction Program. Residents receiveing a notice will have until June 1st to comply with their clearance requirements. We have included this 2026 Wildfire Preparedness Update informational flyer that … Read more
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