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VCFD Announces Additional Service to Simi Valley
CAMARILLO – The Ventura County Fire Department is proud to announce the addition of an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Squad vehicle to Simi Valley today. Squad 41 will be staffed by two firefighter/paramedics and deliver an enhanced level of service. Squad 41 will be stationed at Fire Station 41 on Church Street near E. Los Angeles … Read more
New State Insurance Rules Affecting Property Owners in Fire Risk Areas
Several Ventura County property owners in fire risk areas have shared concerns recently about notices from their insurance companies that indicate coverage would not be renewed unless certain steps to reduce fire risks were taken. The insurance companies appear to be acting on new rules from California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara that went into effect … Read more
Ventura County residents are encouraged to plan and prepare as rain returns
Ventura County residents are encouraged to plan and prepare their properties for possible flooding before it occurs. With rain storms predicted this season, VCFD is making an emergency supply of sandbags available to the public and sharing important safety tips. [Read more]
VCFD Awards Recognize Community Heroes
The Ventura County Fire Department honored 59 people today for their outstanding service in support of public safety during the 26th annual VCFD Awards. “Each of the people honored today rose to the occasion to enhance public safety in our community,” Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said. “They exemplify excellence. And some went far, far above … Read more
CAL FIRE Releases Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for Public Comment
CAL FIRE Releases Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for Public Comment. Ventura County Public Hearing Scheduled Jan. 17, 2023. [More info]
VCFD Awarded Grant to Increase Awareness of Child Passenger Safety
CAMARILLO, CA – Ventura County Fire (VCFD) received a $74,210 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to educate the community on preventing motor vehicle injuries to children, the agencies announced today. In collaboration with Safe Kids Ventura County and Ventura County Public Health, VCFD aims to provide safety awareness and education related … Read more
Fallen Firefighters to be Remembered at Ventura County Memorial
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The fire agencies of Ventura County will honor firefighters who lost their lives in service to our community during the annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial remembrance Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. Read more Read more (Español)
VCFD Provides Matching Funds for Localized Fire Hazard Mapping Project
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department will provide $125,000 in matching funds to the Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council to support a localized fire hazard mapping project. The county Board of Supervisors approved the funding Tuesday, Nov. 1, on a unanimous vote. “The Ojai area is among the highest wildfire risk areas in … Read more
Ventura County firefighters assist in horse rescue
Ventura County firefighters assist in horse rescue – Read the KCLU article HERE
