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VCFD is currently working on updating the Ventura County Fire Code as part of the State’s triennial code adoption process. Click here for more information on the proposed changes.

KEYT News visited the Ventura County Regional Training Center to demonstrate how search dogs partnered with the US&R members team up to make a big impact. Team members utilize high level training and special tools to provide the dogs access to areas inaccessible to humans. They can also search faster and cover large areas efficiently. … Read more

VENTURA, Calif. – Occasionally parents face difficult and desperate circumstances and find they are not ready or able to raise a newborn. These parents have the option under the Safely Surrendered Baby Law to legally and safely surrender their newborn baby within three days of their birth (72 hours) at various Ventura County locations without … Read more

Hot off the press! VCFD’s Junior Fire Academy is getting lots of attention from the media. Classes for this year are all booked but check out our link below. This is where you will want to come to sign up next year. Put a reminder in your calendars! https://staging.vcfd.org/juniorfireacademy

The VC Star published an article about VCFD’s exciting Junior Firefighter Academy program… Read the article here

This year, VCFD won first place for its “Everyday Hero” booth at the Ventura County Fair, highlighting ‘The Stars of Ventura County – Not All Heroes Wear Capes’, open through August 11, 2019. You’re invited to walk down the red carpet, snap a selfie with our superhero props, and meet our Golden Robby award winners. VCFD’s fun … Read more

Ever wondered about Chief Lorenzen’s path into the fire service, why VCFD engines are yellow or how to install a car seat? “Our Ventura TV” shares answers to these questions and more. Hope you enjoy watching this video!

A number of articles featuring VCFD were recently published by Ojai Valley News… Read more

Friday, July 5, 2019: New trainees showcase skills at a public demonstration event This week, 25 firefighter trainees will receive badges, marking the end of an intensive 19-week academy. As part of graduation activities, the 56th academy will host a public demonstration on Friday, July 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the … Read more

VCFD shares details on the Port Hueneme Incident in a press release and video message from Fire Chief Mark Lorenzen. Click here for a Spanish version of the press release.