VCFD Honors Lifesaving Efforts And Excellent Public Service

Awards

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department honored 17 people Thursday, Feb. 10, for lifesaving service to county residents as part of the 26th Annual VCFD Awards, which also recognized firefighters and employees of the year for the agency. “Each of these people has gone above and beyond in their service to our community,” … Read more

Dustin Gardner appointed as next County of Ventura Fire Chief

Dustin Gardner

After a nationwide recruitment, Dustin Gardner has been appointed as the next County Fire Chief. Appointed by the County Executive Officer, with the concurrence of the Board of Supervisors, he will be the 12th Fire Chief in the County Fire Department’s 94-year history. He will be responsible for the protection of life and property from … Read more

Arson Investigation Update

PHPD Release

Ventura County Fire Department Arson Investigator Brian Kinsley and Port Hueneme PoliceDepartment Detective Nora Starna working jointly together conducted a lengthy and complex arson investigation… [Read more]

Prepare for Heavy Rains

Rain

 With forecasts calling for a series of rainstorms through much of the week, the Ventura County Fire Department encourages residents to prepare for the possibility of localized flooding and mudslides, especially in areas burned by recent fires. [Read more] [En Español]

VCFD & Thomas Aquinas College Create New Helispot For Area Firefighting & Rescue

Helipad PR

A newly installed helispot on the campus of Thomas Aquinas College got its first use Tuesday afternoon as the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) trained a crew in advanced firefighting techniques using one of its recently purchased Sikorsky Firehawk helicopters. [Read more] https://s44120.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.09-Helipad_20B.mp4

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