Story: VC Star – Firehawks coming in 2019
The Ventura County Aviation Unit will receive two firefighting aircraft in 2019, meant as upgrades to an aging fleet. Click here to read the full story in the Ventura County Star.
PIO Fire
Story: VC Star-Improving wildfire warnings and evacuations
A California-based team is trying to pin down what happens when evacuations and emergency notifications go out. They hope what they learn will help agencies improve their systems. Click here to read the full story.
Story: VCFD Captain McGrath interviewed on 103.3 The Vibe
Listen to Captain Brian McGrath, interviewed last week on radio station 103.3, The Vibe. He gives some great info on wildfires, tips on fire preparedness, and personal experiences in the fire service. There are four separate segments, so please feel free to listen to any or all of them. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.
Story: NPR Interviews VCFD Capt. Kaufmann
As firefighters continue to battle blazes in California, NPR’s David Greene talks with Ventura County Fire Captain Steve Kaufmann about how crews are holding up. Listen to full interview here…
VCFD 2017 Annual Report
VCFD’s 2017 Annual Report presented in video format is now available. Click here to view.
STORY: Fire service, up close
Teens learn first aid, firefighter techniques at the junior academy… Read more in the Moorpark Acorn.
Adventures in Safe Babysitting
VCFD and VCSO have partnered to offer a two-day Child Care Safety course for youth ages 12-17. This interactive, hands-on program is designed to teach participants how to properly care for and supervise young children and infants.
EVENT: Celebrate Santa Paula New Beginnings
Join VCFD for a public event honoring the Santa Paula Fire Department on Saturday, 7/21. The free event includes a badge pinning ceremony at 8:30 a.m. followed by a free pancake breakfast from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Santa Paula. Read more…
55th Fire Academy Public Skills Demonstration
This week, 24 firefighter trainees will receive badges, marking the end of an intensive 18-week academy. As part of graduation activities, the 55th academy will host a public demonstration on Friday, July 20, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Regional Training Center, located on the grounds of the Camarillo Airport at 104 … Read more
Santa Paula Fire joins VCFD
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 … Read more
