Did you know dryer lint can cause a fire? VCFD recommends cleaning lint filters - when was the last time you cleaned you...
Read MoreVentura County is looking for lifeguards. @channelislandsharbor
Read MoreRT @VCFD_PIO: #HeathertonFire; Last night FF’s were able to keep a garage fire from extending to the rest of a home in...
Read MoreIncreased temperatures mean snakes will be coming out so walk only on designated/open trails only and keep your eyes pee...
Read More@mybellavino We are looking forward to their arrival in Ventura County soon.
Read MoreVCFD "What you Need to Know" smoke alarm tips can be found at https://t.co/c2OCrjd75T
Read MoreRT @VCAirUnit: Copter 8 out training today. Happy Tuesday! https://t.co/FYmRH7yVCR
Read MoreRT @VCAirUnit: C8 hoist rescue of patient near Mugu Rock part 2. @VCFD @VCSOVentura https://t.co/KXa28BFA5S
Read MoreRT @VCAirUnit: Copter 8 Crew Chief drop off on a recent hoist rescue near Mugu Rock. @VCFD @VCSOVentura https://t.co/LM...
Read MoreGreat Balls of Fire! In this episode of Impossible Science At Home, Jason Latimer teams up with the Ventura County Fire ...
Read MoreRT @VCFD_PIO: #WestwoodFire; Initial fire mapping estimates fire at 23 acres. #VCFD has forward progress stopped and ab...
Read MoreRT @VCFD_PIO: #WestwoodFire; FF’s are making progress on the fire. The estimated map shows the fire away from structur...
Read MoreRT @VCFD_PIO: #WestwoodFire; Division Chief John Spykerman gives a quick update on fire status. @VCAirUnit @VCFD #VCFD ...
Read MoreRT @VCFD_PIO: #WestwoodFire; No evacuations at this time and approx 25 plus acres. Simi Pd is working to control traffic...
Read MoreRT @VCFD_PIO: #WestwoodFire; FF’s sometimes have a long walk carrying hose and tools just to get to work. Here you can...
Read MoreWho We Are
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. Formed in 1928 as a special district, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors acts as the fire department’s board of directors. These five elected supervisors appoint the fire chief and task him with providing fire protection services for the district. This includes Supervisors Matt LeVere, Linda Parks, Kelly Long, Bob Huber, Carmen Ramirez, and County Executive Officer Michael Powers.
Who We Serve
We serve more than 480,000 people in Ventura County. Our response area covers 848 square miles and includes all unincorporated areas and the following cities: Ojai, Port Hueneme, Moorpark, Camarillo, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks.
What We Do
VCFD’s services are built around our mission of anticipating and responding to the dynamic public safety needs of our diverse community. This includes prevention and education, response and communication.
Prevention and Education:
Providing safety involves planning, prevention and education to ensure that our citizens and communities can protect their homes, property and businesses against fire. Thorough knowledge of risk mitigation and fire prevention techniques allows VCFD to build a foundation of safe practices through historical successes. VCFD employs multiple fire prevention, education and safety programs for children, adults and seniors. This includes fire code and regulation enforcement, plan reviews, home and business inspections, fire code permits, film permits, and an award-winning, nationally recognized Fire Hazard Reduction Program.
Response:
VCFD responds to calls from 33 strategically placed fire stations located throughout Ventura County. Our firefighters are trained to provide the highest level of firefighting, rescue and emergency medical care. In addition to fighting fires, we respond to medical emergencies, traffic accidents, land and water rescues, hazardous materials calls, environmental hazards, and a variety of public service requests.
In 2019, VCFD responded to more than 48,188 incidents, including:
Communication:
VCFD makes it a priority to communicate with the public through our FCC dispatch center, public information office, which ensures that information is disseminated to the public for educational purposes and during emergencies, to our fire prevention counters, which help people determine how to protect their homes, property and businesses against fire.
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.
© 2021 - VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
The VCFD.org website has been translated for your convenience using translation software powered by Google Translate. Reasonable efforts have been made to provide an accurate translation, however, no automated translation is perfect nor is it intended to replace human translators. Translations are provided as a service to users of the VCFD.org website, and are provided “as is.” No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or correctness of any translations made from English into any other language. Some content (such as images, videos, Flash, etc.) may not be accurately translated due to the limitations of the translation software.
The official text is the English version of the website. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. If any questions arise related to the accuracy of the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version of the website which is the official version.