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]
PIO Fire
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
Fire Safety in the Kitchen Will Keep This a Happy Thanksgiving
With shopping and preparations underway for Thanksgiving dinners with family and friends, the Ventura County Fire Department reminds everyone to practice fire safety in the kitchen when the cooking starts. [Read more] https://youtu.be/I9UED0BsF8Y
VCFD Welcomes Two New 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
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
2021 Spark of Love Toy Drive Kicks Off for the Holiday Season
Read about this year’s Spark of Love Toy Drive
