PIO Fire

Evacuation and Alert Notices 1. Sign up for real-time emergency information regarding wildfires and up-to-date evacuation information by registering on www.vcemergency.com 2. Register with VCAlerts for up to date emergency information www.readyventuracounty.org/vc-alert/ Fire Damage Assessment Map 1. Find your neighborhood and zoom down to see which homes have been damaged or destroyed in the fires https://vcoes.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=314c21c659d54ec485bf211ea07b08e1 *Field … Read more

Ventura County Fire has teamed up with ABC 7 and Southern California firefighters to support the 26th Annual Spark of Love Toy Drive. Now through Christmas Eve, bring a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment to any VCFD fire station to be donated to local children and teens. In the last two and a half … Read more

Knowing what to do during an emergency can make a difference when seconds count. Ready, Set Go means that your kit should include: Food Water Cash Fuel Charge Phones Battery-Operated Radio Extra Batteries Hazard Awareness • Sign-Up for VC Alert www.vcalert.org Have a Plan – Ready Set GO – www.VCReadySetGo.org Stay Alert during a Disaster – www.vcemergency.com  – HOTLINE – … Read more

Looking for current updates on the Woolsey or Hill Fire? Here’s a list of resources for information about repopulations, evacuations, road closures, shelters, donations, and more: VENTURA COUNTY Hotline (805) 465-6650 Repopulation Areas, Maps, Evacuations, Shelters, Road Closures – www.vcemergency.com/ Recovery information and health questions www.venturacountyrecovers.org/ Red Cross Donations – Please avoid bringing donated items like food/ clothing to … Read more

It’s that time of year again when we reset our clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST). Remember to also change your smoke detector batteries if it’s not equipped with a long-life battery. Watch our latest video: Smoke Detector Safety Tips

This is a two-day experience designed to engage and share with young women, ages 14 to 18, what it’s like to be a firefighter through fun, hands-on activities. Space is limited.

The annual memorial ceremony honoring CAL FIRE Engineer Cory Iverson will be rescheduled due to necessary emergency actions. The Community is invited to attend the memorial ceremony at a later date.

Are you registered to receive emergency notifications for Ventura County? Don’t wait, sign up today. Visit www.vcalert.org

The Ventura County Fire Department recognized 39 recent promotees during its annual ceremony held Thursday, October 4th, 2018 in Camarillo. Promotees included support staff as well as firefighters. Promoted to Assistant Chief Joseph Chad Cook Promoted to Division Chief Jeffery Dana Shea John Gerald Spykerman Promoted to Battalion Chief Israel T. Gutierrez Jeff Pike James … Read more

County of Ventura CEO, Mike Powers, shares stories from one of California’s largest wildfires.