Story: VC Star features VCFD smoke alarm program
VCFD gave away specialized smoke alarms for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents after receiving grant funds to purchase the specialized devices. Click here for full story and photos.
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STORY: KCLU spotlights VCFD bulldozers in feature article
KCLU’s Lance Orozco takes you along for a ride on a tool used by firefighters but often overlooked by the public to fight brush fires Read full story or listen to audio report here…
REPORT: Thomas Fire Recovery
County of Ventura publishes recovery reports highlighting statistics, agency assistance, and where we’re at six months after the Thomas Fire started on 12/4/17. Available in English and Spanish. Visit VenturaCountyRecovers.org
FEATURE: Dispatchers answer thousands of calls
“Dispatchers answer thousands of calls, people trapped in Thomas Fire, homes in flames. One call became 10 calls and then hundreds of calls as the fire exploded in Ventura County”. So begins the VC Star feature story of our remarkable dispatchers during the worst wildfire in California history. Pictured: Brittany Farrell, a Ventura County Fire … Read more
VCFD celebrates annual award honorees
More than 20 VCFD members, two officers, and three citizens were honored last week for their bravery, courage, and commitment to Ventura County during VCFD’s 22nd annual awards ceremony. Read more…
STORY: Reading to Kids
VCFD helps raise awareness about the importance of early childhood literacy during the 3rd annual Take 5 and Read to Kids campaign. Watch video
VCFD reminds the public to clear brush ahead of fire season
Protect your family and home against wildfire – Thousands of letters have been sent to homeowners and property managers reminding Ventura County to clear 100 feet of brush away from properties near open land where wildfires may occur. Read more…
STORY: Camarillo captain honored for serving public, coworkers
The Acorn featured Capt. Joe Yturralde in a story about how he has devoted his life to helping others, including his fellow firefighters. Read more…
Blood drive at Ventura County Fire Department
The public is invited to join the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) and United Blood Services (UBS) for a blood drive on Thursday, April 19, 2018, hosted from 8 a.m. to noon in Camarillo. The Bloodmobile will be located at 555 Airport Way on the Camarillo Airport grounds, on the corner of Airport Way and Durley Ave. Read more…
Survey: Child Care Services Training
Local agencies are looking for the public’s input in this brief survey regarding possible childcare training service programs. Click here to share your feedback. To learn more, watch this video from Engineer Katie Palotto.
