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Repair stands for cyclists unveiled at VCFD fire stations. Read more: Ventura County Star.

THOUSAND OAKS, CA – You’re invited to join Ventura County Fire (VCFD) for a family-friendly, 10-mile recreational ride on Monday, May 15, 2017, to inaugurate the installation of the department’s first public bicycle repair stand. Read more…

OJAI, CA — Residents of the Ojai Valley are invited to bring their brush and trimming to the Ojai Demonstration Garden, behind City Hall- located at 401 S. Ventura Street in Ojai on Saturday, May 6, for a free chipping event hosted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read more…

Ventura County received three significant reminders this month that it’s time to put away our umbrellas, let go of our finally-got-some-rain euphoria and get ready for the one weather outlook we can almost always count on — a long, hot summer, and with it, the constant threat of wildfires. The first wakeup call came April … Read more

CAMARILLO, Calif. – This week, thousands of letters will be 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…

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The public is invited to join the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) and United Blood Services (UBS) for a blood drive on Thursday, April 13, 2017, 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 … Read more

CAMARILLO, Calif. – This week, 24 firefighter trainees will receive badges, marking the end of an intensive 18- week academy. As part of graduation activities, the 53 rd academy will host a public demonstration on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Regional Training Center, located on the grounds of … Read more

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department will honor firefighters, employees, dispatcher and local lifesaving citizens during its 21st Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Hosted from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the ceremony will take place at the Padre Serra Center, located at 5205 Upland Road in Camarillo. (NOTE: This event … Read more

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Heavy rains are predicted Thursday through Sunday in Ventura County. In anticipation of forecasted storms, Ventura County Fire is encouraging the public to look ahead and take simple steps to plan and prepare. Read more…

Follow County CEO Mike Powers as he participates in a training exercise and shares what it’s like to be a VCFD firefighter. CEO Burn Day February from Ventura County Fire Department on Vimeo.