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KCLU’s Lance Orozco takes you along for a ride on a tool used by firefighters but often overlooked by the public to fight brush fires Read full story or listen to audio report here…
County of Ventura publishes recovery reports highlighting statistics, agency assistance, and where we’re at six months after the Thomas Fire started on 12/4/17. Available in English and Spanish. Visit VenturaCountyRecovers.org
“Dispatchers answer thousands of calls, people trapped in Thomas Fire, homes in flames. One call became 10 calls and then hundreds of calls as the fire exploded in Ventura County”. So begins the VC Star feature story of our remarkable dispatchers during the worst wildfire in California history. Pictured: Brittany Farrell, a Ventura County Fire … Read more
More than 20 VCFD members, two officers, and three citizens were honored last week for their bravery, courage, and commitment to Ventura County during VCFD’s 22nd annual awards ceremony. Read more…
VCFD helps raise awareness about the importance of early childhood literacy during the 3rd annual Take 5 and Read to Kids campaign. Watch video
Protect your family and home against wildfire – Thousands of letters have been sent to homeowners and property managers reminding Ventura County to clear 100 feet of brush away from properties near open land where wildfires may occur. Read more…
The Acorn featured Capt. Joe Yturralde in a story about how he has devoted his life to helping others, including his fellow firefighters. Read more…
The public is invited to join the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) and United Blood Services (UBS) for a blood drive on Thursday, April 19, 2018, hosted from 8 a.m. to noon in Camarillo. The Bloodmobile will be located at 555 Airport Way on the Camarillo Airport grounds, on the corner of Airport Way and Durley Ave. Read more…
Local agencies are looking for the public’s input in this brief survey regarding possible childcare training service programs. Click here to share your feedback. To learn more, watch this video from Engineer Katie Palotto.
Camarillo resident Mallory Crosby named VCFD Dispatcher of the Year. Read more in the Camarillo Acorn Newspaper on her achievements.
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