STORY: At the ready

Mallory Crosby

Camarillo resident Mallory Crosby named VCFD Dispatcher of the Year. Read more in the Camarillo Acorn Newspaper on her achievements.

STORY: Line of Fire

Firefighters

CLU magazine features Chief Jeff Shea and Captain Marisol Rodriguez in this feature article highlighting them, their careers, and tales from the Thomas Fire. Read more…

FREE sandbags available for Thomas Fire residents

Sandbags

Para Informacion En Espanol haga clic aqui Prepare and protect your home before it rains. County and city residents living in areas affected by the Thomas Fire encouraged to pick up free supplies.  The County of Ventura and the City of Ventura are working to ensure residents in the areas affected by the Thomas Fire have … Read more

Tips: Ready for rain

Ready for Rain

In anticipation of the forecasted rainy weather, Ventura County public safety agencies are encouraging people to prepare. Residents living in, and around Thomas Fire burn areas or near flood-prone areas, need to prepare for this storm as well as the rest of the rainy season. Plan ahead by signing up to receive mobile emergency text … Read more

Thursday’s Annual Awards Ceremony cancelled due to expected inclement weather

Awards

Due to severe weather conditions forecasted this week, the Ventura County Fire Department has canceled its 22nd Annual Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. The awards ceremony will be rescheduled at a new date and time. We apologize for the cancellation and inconvenience. The Ventura County Fire Department looks forward … Read more

Time to spring forward and check smoke alarms

Change clock 2018

Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) reminds residents to replace the batteries in their smoke alarms when they change their clocks on Sunday, March 11, as Daylight Savings Time starts. Read more…

Thomas Fire by the numbers

Thomas Fire - Structures

As the largest wildfire in the state’s history, the Thomas Fire generated some staggering statistics. It burned 281,893 acres and was fought by an army of firefighters more than 8,000 strong.  Read more…

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