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Meet Our Leadership

Meet Our Leadership

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Ventura County Fire Department Executive Staff

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Dustin Gardner

Dustin Gardner
Fire Chief

Chad Cook

Chad Cook
Deputy Chief

Chuck Scherrei

Chuck Scherrei
Assistant Chief
Emergency Services Bureau

Barry Parker

Barry Parker
Assistant Chief
Support Services Bureau

Scott Quirarte

Scott Quirarte
Assistant Chief
Administrative Services Bureau

FM Joe Morelli

Joseph Morelli
Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention Bureau

Tom Kasper

Tom Kasper
Business Services Manager
Business Services Bureau

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Lydia Louis
Executive Program Assistant

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Dan Horton
Division Chief
A-Shift Duty Chief

Anthony Occhipinti
Division Chief
B-Shift Duty Chief

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Nick Cleary
Division Chief
C-Shift Duty Chief

Joe Williams

Joe Williams
Division Chief
Special Operations

Jeff Shea

Jeff Shea
Division Chief
Aviation and Wildland

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Composed of approximately 600 dedicated men and women, the Ventura County Fire Department is an all-hazard, full-service agency. We proudly provide fire protection, medical aid, rescue, hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public.

Contact Information

  • Ventura County Fire Department
  • 2400 Conejo Spectrum Street
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
  • vcfd@ventura.org
  • 805-389-9710

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  • Designated Officer - 805-389-4279

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