STORY: New T.O. chief from family of firefighters
VCFD Division Chief John Spykerman is featured in an article in the Thousand Oaks Acorn newspaper, highlighting his career and recent promotion. Read more…
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STORY: Line of Fire
CLU magazine features Chief Jeff Shea and Captain Marisol Rodriguez in this feature article highlighting them, their careers, and tales from the Thomas Fire. Read more…
FREE sandbags available for Thomas Fire residents
Para Informacion En Espanol haga clic aqui Prepare and protect your home before it rains. County and city residents living in areas affected by the Thomas Fire encouraged to pick up free supplies.  The County of Ventura and the City of Ventura are working to ensure residents in the areas affected by the Thomas Fire have … Read more
Tips: Ready for rain
In anticipation of the forecasted rainy weather, Ventura County public safety agencies are encouraging people to prepare. Residents living in, and around Thomas Fire burn areas or near flood-prone areas, need to prepare for this storm as well as the rest of the rainy season. Plan ahead by signing up to receive mobile emergency text … Read more
Thursday’s Annual Awards Ceremony cancelled due to expected inclement weather
Due to severe weather conditions forecasted this week, the Ventura County Fire Department has canceled its 22nd Annual Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. The awards ceremony will be rescheduled at a new date and time. We apologize for the cancellation and inconvenience. The Ventura County Fire Department looks forward … Read more
Time to spring forward and check smoke alarms
Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) reminds residents to replace the batteries in their smoke alarms when they change their clocks on Sunday, March 11, as Daylight Savings Time starts. Read more…
Thomas Fire by the numbers
As the largest wildfire in the state’s history, the Thomas Fire generated some staggering statistics. It burned 281,893 acres and was fought by an army of firefighters more than 8,000 strong. Read more…
Deadline for Thomas Fire victims to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is approaching
The deadline for residents affected by the Thomas Fire to apply for Individual Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency is March 16, 2018. Read more… English or Spanish.
Individual assistance approved for victims of Thomas fire
The County and City of Ventura have been informed their appeal for individual assistance for victims of the Thomas fire has been approved. Read more… English or Spanish
RSVP: Firefighter open house February 3, 2018
Interested in learning about a career in the fire service? Join VCFD for the next FREE open house event and firefighter workout on Feb 3rd  Read more…
