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Thousands of letters have been sent to homeowners and property managers reminding Ventura County to clear 100 feet of brush away from properties by June 1, 2019. More than 18,400 parcels will receive Fire Hazard Reduction Program (FHRP) notices advising people to remove dry brush near open land where wildfires may occur. [Read More]
Don’t let a snake rattle your outdoor adventure. With temperatures warming up, VCFD’s snake removal calls increases, especially for rattlesnakes. Here’s how to stay safe.
This week, the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) honors the men and women who answer important, life-saving 911 phone calls in celebration of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), happening April 14 – 20, 2019. Read more
The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) recently promoted Dustin Gardner, John McNeil and Kelly White to high-level positions within the department. The promotions follow the retirements of long-time Deputy Fire Chief Vaughan Miller and Assistant Chief Mike Milkovich. Read more Dustin Gardner John McNeil Kelly White
Nearly 800 children drown every year in the U.S., with two-thirds of drownings happening between May and August, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. Many drowning deaths occur in lakes, rivers, oceans, ponds and other open water. Check out this report from @SafeKidsWorldwide and @Nationwide: Hidden Hazards: An Exploration of Open Water Drowning and Risks for … Read more
After a thorough investigation, the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) has determined that the Koenigstein Fire, which began on the evening of December 4, 2017, was caused when a single energized conductor separated near an insulator on a power pole. The energized conductor fell to the ground along with molten metal particles and ignited the … Read more
After a thorough investigation, the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) has determined the Thomas Fire, which occurred in December 2017, was started by power lines coming into contact during high winds. The Thomas Fire started on the evening of December 4, 2017 and burned a total of 281,893 acres; destroying 1,063 structures and resulting in … Read more
United Blood Services is now Vitalant! Experience the awe of transforming lives by donating blood. Please join us for the blood drive at Ventura County Fire on Thursday, April 11 from 8 a.m. – noon at the bloodmobile. 555 Airport Way Camarillo, CA 93010 To make an appointment, please click the link below or call 805.543.4290 Bring … Read more
Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) reminds residents to replace the batteries in their smoke alarms when they change their clocks on Sunday, March 10, as Daylight Savings Time starts. Read more…
This week, Captain Jack Nosco and longtime friend and community partner, Danny Lupold of Trek Bicycles presented a Moment of Inspiration, opening the County of Ventura’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Danny, who manages Trek in Westlake Village wanted to reach out and do something to help our community after the Borderline Shooting and Hill and Woolsey … Read more
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