Arson Investigation Update

PHPD Release

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

Rain

 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]

VCFD & Thomas Aquinas College Create New Helispot For Area Firefighting & Rescue

Helipad PR

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://s44762.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.09-Helipad_20B.mp4

VCFD Welcomes Two New Chaplains

Chaplains

The Ventura County Fire Department Chaplain program consists of people who volunteer their time to assist residents of our community who have experienced the death or serious injury of a loved one. They are available to respond 24 hours a day, every day. Chaplains who answer that call are available to talk with, pray for, … Read more

Ventura County Fire Awarded $71K Grant to Increase Awareness of Child Passenger Safety

Child Car seat

Ventura County Fire (VCFD) received a $71,00,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to educate the community on preventing motor vehicle injuries to children, the agencies announced today. In collaboration with Safe Kids Ventura County and Ventura County Public Health, VCFD aims to provide safety awareness and education related to child passenger … Read more

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