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Casitas Municipal Water District supports VCFD in hose pumping drill.

Join VCFD and United Blood Services for its annual Blood Drive on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Book an appointment now or call 805-543-4290, ext. 0. Sponsor Code is 8425

Firefighters cope as climate change radically changes their jobs. VCFD Battalion Chief Robert Szczepanek shares more about extraordinary fire weather conditions. Read the story here.

Firefighters say South Coast starting the most dangerous times of year for brush fires. VCFD Captain Ken VanWig shares more on potential threat areas. Read the story from KCLU

Watch a short video of the highlights of the Welcome Ceremony and Pancake Breakfast as SPFD joined VCFD on July 21, 2018.

We never know when disasters will strike, but we can prepare for them. This year for National Preparedness Month, you can: Make and practice your emergency plan Learn lifesaving skills Check your coverage Save for an emergency Click for more info

This weekend, 100s of 1000s in the US will enjoy the Labor Day holiday with family and friends around their BBQ. Click here to watch these tips and make sure your weekend is even more enjoyable.

LEARNING THE ROPES—Members of the Ventura County Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue program regularly practice with their field equipment. Click here to read the full article in the Acorn Newspaper. Photo credit Dianne Avery

The Ventura County Aviation Unit will receive two firefighting aircraft in 2019, meant as upgrades to an aging fleet. Click here to read the full story in the Ventura County Star.

A California-based team is trying to pin down what happens when evacuations and emergency notifications go out. They hope what they learn will help agencies improve their systems. Click here to read the full story.