Public Records Requests
In the interest of promoting transparency and accountability, VCFD makes a wide range of public records available in our offices and online. Please use the links below to help guide you through the process of requesting specific records. If you have questions or concerns, contact the Custodian of Records Office at (805) 383-4718 or email firepublicrecords@ventura.org.
Guide to Public Records
Learn how to make a California Public Records Act request for Ventura County Fire Department records here.
Emergency Response Records Request WITHOUT Medical Information
Make a request for emergency response records without medical information here.Â
Emergency Response Records Request WITH Medical Information
The Authorization for Use & Disclosure of Protected Health Information and Records form must be fully executed with this request and submitted by U.S. mail, in person, or secure email before records with medical information are searched for and provided.
Fire Prevention Public Records Requests
Make a request for records related to Fire Prevention Bureau activities here.Â
Subpoena Process
Mountain Fire Information & Records
Incident Date: November 6, 2024
Incident Location: 7930 Balcom Canyon Rd, Somis CA
Incident Number: 24-0094825
24-0094825 Incident Detail Report
A report that documents incident events and corresponding timestamps as recorded in the Dispatcher’s Log (CAD) during the incident.
24-0094825 Incident Report
An on-scene report completed by the Incident Commander in accordance with National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) requirements.
24-0094825 Mountain Fire Investigation Report – 24CAVNC094825
A report prepared by the Fire Investigation Unit that documents the origin, cause, and circumstances of the incident.
Mountain Fire News Release
Hot Tire Debris Dislodged by Extreme Winds Determined as Cause of the Mountain Fire
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Arson investigators determined the likely cause of the Mountain Fire was extreme wind dislodging a pocket of covered, hot tire debris from an earlier fire, the Ventura County Fire Department announced Nov. 7. Read more
Balcom Fire Information & Records
Incident Date: October 30, 2024
Incident Location: Balcom Canyon Road/Bixby Road, Somis CA
Incident Number: 24-0092680
24-0092680 Incident Detail Report
A report that documents incident events and corresponding timestamps as recorded in the Dispatcher’s Log (CAD) during the incident.
24-0092680 Incident Report
An on-scene report completed by the Incident Commander in accordance with National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) requirements.
24-0092680 Balcom Fire Investigation Report – 24-14109
A report prepared by the Fire Investigation Unit that documents the origin, cause, and circumstances of the incident.
CEQA Reviews
What is CEQA?
Read a brief description of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) here.
Casitas Fuel Bed Fire Road and Fuel Break Maintenance
Filed 6/9/2009
Fillmore Fuel Bed Fire Road and Fuel Break Maintenance
Filed 6/9/2009
Malibu Fuel Bed Fire Road and Fuel Break Maintenance
Filed 6/9/2009
Oak Ridge Fuel Bed Fire Road and Fuel Break Maintenance
Filed 6/9/2009
Ojai Fuel Bed Fire Road and Fuel Break Maintenance
Filed 6/9/2009
Piru Fuel Bed Fire Road and Fuel Break Maintenance
Filed 6/9/2009
Simi Hills Fuel Bed Fire Road and Fuel Break Maintenance
Filed 6/9/2009
South Mountain Fuel Bed Fire Road and Fuel Break Maintenance
Filed 6/9/2009
Thousand Oaks Fuel Bed Fire Road and Fuel Break Maintenance
Filed 6/9/2009
Ventura Fuel Bed Fire Road and Fuel Break Maintenance
Filed 6/9/2009
801 Filings
Form 801 – PBI Performance Products
Retain until 5/20/2014
Form 801 – Southern California Edison
Retain until 8/9/2014
Form 801 – Southern Mills
Retain until 5/27/2014
Form 801 – Southern California Edison
Retain until 9/21/2015
Form 801 – American LaFrance
Retain until 3/31/2015
For additional information, contact the Custodian of Records Office at 805.383.4718 or email firepublicrecords@ventura.org. Fees may be charged for some requests.
