On Sunday, 7/8/18, firefighters and family members gathered at Santa Paula Fire Station 81 with representatives from VCFD at a formal transfer of command ceremony. The event marked a historic occasion as Santa Paula Fire Department transferred command after 115 years of dedicated service to the community to VCFD. Eighteen new members were welcomed to the ranks of firefighters, engineers, and captains. Stations 81 and 82 were transitioned to VCFD Fire Stations 29 and 26.