Chad Cook Appointed to Deputy Chief
Cook was selected after a nationwide recruitment. A panel of four outside raters interviewed the most qualified applicants and concluded, “Chief Cook was the clear and obvious choice.” [Read more]
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VCFD Honors Lifesaving Efforts And Excellent Public Service
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department honored 17 people Thursday, Feb. 10, for lifesaving service to county residents as part of the 26th Annual VCFD Awards, which also recognized firefighters and employees of the year for the agency. “Each of these people has gone above and beyond in their service to our community,” … Read more
Dustin Gardner appointed as next County of Ventura Fire Chief
After a nationwide recruitment, Dustin Gardner has been appointed as the next County Fire Chief. Appointed by the County Executive Officer, with the concurrence of the Board of Supervisors, he will be the 12th Fire Chief in the County Fire Department’s 94-year history. He will be responsible for the protection of life and property from … Read more
Generosity of Community Breaks Record for 2021 Spark of Love Toy Drive
Generous community members, businesses, and organizations provided toys and gift cards to a record 25,000 children in Ventura County through the 2021 Spark of Love toy drive by the fire departments of Ventura County and ABC7. [Read more]
US&R Volunteer is a Points of Light award honoree
Congratulations to US&R Volunteer Eric Darling on being a Points of Light award honoree. [Read more]
Arson Investigation Update
Ventura County Fire Department Arson Investigator Brian Kinsley and Port Hueneme PoliceDepartment Detective Nora Starna working jointly together conducted a lengthy and complex arson investigation… [Read more]
Prepare for Heavy Rains
With forecasts calling for a series of rainstorms through much of the week, the Ventura County Fire Department encourages residents to prepare for the possibility of localized flooding and mudslides, especially in areas burned by recent fires. [Read more] [En Español]
Oxnard children receive early Christmas surprise from Spark of Love
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VCFD & Thomas Aquinas College Create New Helispot For Area Firefighting & Rescue
A newly installed helispot on the campus of Thomas Aquinas College got its first use Tuesday afternoon as the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) trained a crew in advanced firefighting techniques using one of its recently purchased Sikorsky Firehawk helicopters. [Read more] https://s45897.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.09-Helipad_20B.mp4
