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CAMARILLO – The Ventura County Fire Department placed four rescue ambulances into service today in Camarillo, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley to improve service for people experiencing medical emergencies. The ambulances are assigned to Station 50 in Camarillo, Station 26 in Santa Paula, Station 30 in Thousand Oaks and Station 41 in Simi … Read more
CAL FIRE released revisions to Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps that will designate an additional 267 acres in the greater Ojai area as very high hazard. Those changes were based on public comments earlier this year. A new public comment period is now open for the revisions through August 9. Comments can be submitted by … Read more
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD), in cooperation with the Ventura County Prescribed Burn Association (VCPBA), the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (OVLC), Ventura County Resource Conservation District (VCRCD) and the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) will be conducting prescribed burns on two adjacent properties, June 22 and June 23, at OVLC’s Ventura River Steelhead Preserve and Nye Ranch, … Read more
CAMARILLO – Thirty-three trainees from the 60th Ventura County Regional Training Academy graduated today, joining the Ventura County and City of Ventura fire departments as probationary firefighters. “Our standard is excellence, delivered with pride,” Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said. “These new firefighters have shown throughout their training that they are ready to deliver that level … Read more
CAMARILLO – The Ventura County Fire Department is proud to announce the addition of an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Squad vehicle to Simi Valley today. Squad 41 will be staffed by two firefighter/paramedics and deliver an enhanced level of service. Squad 41 will be stationed at Fire Station 41 on Church Street near E. Los Angeles … Read more
Several Ventura County property owners in fire risk areas have shared concerns recently about notices from their insurance companies that indicate coverage would not be renewed unless certain steps to reduce fire risks were taken. The insurance companies appear to be acting on new rules from California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara that went into effect … Read more
Ventura County residents are encouraged to plan and prepare their properties for possible flooding before it occurs. With rain storms predicted this season, VCFD is making an emergency supply of sandbags available to the public and sharing important safety tips. [Read more]
The Ventura County Fire Department honored 59 people today for their outstanding service in support of public safety during the 26th annual VCFD Awards. “Each of the people honored today rose to the occasion to enhance public safety in our community,” Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said. “They exemplify excellence. And some went far, far above … Read more
CAL FIRE Releases Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for Public Comment. Ventura County Public Hearing Scheduled Jan. 17, 2023. [More info]
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