VCFD Announces Additional Service to Thousand Oaks

Squad 30

VCFD increases advanced life support services to Thousand Oaks with a new firefighter-paramedic squad vehicle.  Beginning May 30, Squad-30, staffed by two firefighter-paramedics, will be in service at Fire Station 30 on Hillcrest Drive in addition to the pre-existing engine company housed at that fire station. [Read more]

June 1st – Brush Clearance Deadline

Fire on the ridge

Thousands of letters have been sent to homeowners and property managers reminding Ventura County to clear 100 feet of brush away from properties by June 1, 2021. More than 18,500 parcels will receive Fire Hazard Reduction Program (FHRP) notices advising people to remove dry brush near open land where wildfires may occur.

Ventura County Fire Department Hosted Academy 58 Graduation

Academy 58 Graduation

CAMARILLO, Calif. – On May 28th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) firefighter trainees received their badges, marking the end of an intensive and dynamic journey to becoming a firefighter. View the graduation via Vimeo using this link. [View the Press Release]

The Ventura County Aviation Unit Announces the Arrival of Firehawk Helicopters

Fire Hawk

The Ventura County Aviation Unit is proud to announce the latest additions of two Sikorsky Firehawk helicopters to its fleet. These aircraft were formerly Blackhawk helicopters used by the Army National Guard prior to their purchase and conversion to Firehawks. News Release and Fact Sheet (English) News Release and Fact Sheet (Spanish)

VCFD gifts local charity 500 books through Magic Of Storytelling campaign

Gift of Books

Through Disney and First 5 California’s ‘Magic Of Story Telling’ campaign and donation, VCFD was able to gift 500 books to James Storehouse California for the children they serve, helping to cultivate the next generation of storytellers and ensuring that all young people have an opportunity to believe in the possibilities, build new skills and … Read more

The Ventura County Fire Department is resuming in-person services at its 165 Durley Avenue headquarters in Camarillo

165 Durley Ave

With Ventura County in Orange Tier, Fire Department Resumes In-Person Services at Headquarters CAMARILLO – With Ventura County entering the Orange Tier of COVID-19 protocols, the Ventura County Fire Department is resuming in-person services at its 165 Durley Avenue headquarters in Camarillo, such as permitting, inspection requests, and plan checks. As part of the pandemic … Read more

Great Balls of Fire!

04.05.2021 News Article

Great Balls of Fire! Want to learn like a firefighter? In this episode of Impossible Science At Home, Jason Latimer teams up with the Ventura County Fire Department to give you a look at the invisible (and flammable) world of natural gas! @ImpossibleScienceTV @JasonLatimerOfficial

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