VCFD celebrates annual award honorees

2019 Award Winners

Last week, VCFD honored firefighters, employees, dispatchers, and local lifesaving citizens during its 23rd Annual Awards Ceremony in Camarillo. Every year, the Ventura County Fire Department recognizes the outstanding achievements of its firefighters and members of the public who go above and beyond in the service of others. Read more…

VIDEO: Sandbag Basics

Sandbag basics

Sandbag Basics – VCFD shows you how to use sandbags to help divert moving water and redirect debris away from properties

Chief Chad Cook Receives Good Government Award

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On Thursday, January 25th, Support Services Bureau Chief, Chad Cook was awarded the Good Government Award at the County of Ventura’s Management Council Awards luncheon. Chief Cook was honored by County Executive Officer, Mike Powers, on account of agency collaboration for planning and action during the Thomas and Woolsey fires. One of the primary objectives … Read more

FEMA Recovery Deadline

FEMA deadline

The deadline to register for disaster assistance from FEMA is Friday, 1/31/19. To learn more, see the article at VenturaCountyRecovers.org

VC STAR: Fire Station 20 groundbreaking

Station 20 ceremony

In Upper Ojai, a modern fire station is coming to the heart of fire country. Read more in the VC Star article. View a video of the new Station 20 groundbreaking event that took place on January 16, 2020.

RSVP: Firefighter Open House Events

Join our family open house 2018

Interested in learning about a career in the fire service? VCFD kicks off a series of FREE open house events and firefighter workouts. Read more and RSVP to attend

Recovery for Fire Victims

Ventura County Recovers

For information on recovery and assistance services for victims of the Hill and Woolsey Fires, visit www.venturacountyrecovers.org. This is an official page for the County of Ventura and the cities and unincorporated areas affected by the fires. Ventura County Recovers is intended to guide residents through the recovery process, regardless of the size of their loss.

VIDEO: Thank You from VCFD

Thank You

Forever dedicated and honored to serve our community. This video message goes out to everyone who was impacted by the Borderline shooting and Hill/Woolsey Fire.

Emergency Information, Fire Damage Assessment Map and Recovery Information

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Evacuation and Alert Notices 1. Sign up for real-time emergency information regarding wildfires and up-to-date evacuation information by registering on www.vcemergency.com 2. Register with VCAlerts for up to date emergency information www.readyventuracounty.org/vc-alert/ Fire Damage Assessment Map 1. Find your neighborhood and zoom down to see which homes have been damaged or destroyed in the fires https://vcoes.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=314c21c659d54ec485bf211ea07b08e1 *Field … Read more

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