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Firefighters with the Ventura County Fire Department rescued a dog on March 9 after it got stuck inside a metal pipe while chasing a squirrel in the Ojai Valley. [VCStar Article]
Daylight Savings is beginning March 14th, so remember to set your clocks 1 hour forward Saturday night before you go to bed. As you “Spring Forward” it’s a good time to check your smoke alarms. Check each alarm’s batteries and test them monthly to make sure they are working. Smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10-year batteries … Read more
The public is invited to join Ventura County Fire Department and Vitalant for their first hosted Blood Drive for 2021 on Thursday, February 25, 2021, from 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. [Read more]
Community Members Kept the Spark of Love Alive for Over 15,000 Children in Ventura County [Read More]
The Ventura County Fire Department has been awarded a $205,000 FEMA grant to support a county-wide campaign for the installation of dual smoke and carbon monoxide alarms while expanding fire prevention education. The department’s goal is to improve health and safety in our communities and reduce home damage. [Read more]
The Fire Departments of Ventura County’s Spark of Love toy drive is doing more than helping to give children and families a brighter holiday, it’s creating needed cheer, bringing communities together, and putting money back into our local businesses. All money donated is used to purchase gifts for children in need… [Read more]
Each year in November, the fire agencies of Ventura County hold a remembrance for firefighters who have lost their lives due to job related injuries and illnesses. This year due to COVID-19 we will not have a live, in-person service. Instead, we will share a tribute video. [Read more] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urPDCt4wHw4
VCFD joined @jasonlatimer from @impossiblescience to demonstrate how to safely deep fry a turkey! Check out this video and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9UED0BsF8Y&feature=youtu.be
Ventura County Fire (VCFD) received a $65,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to educate the community on preventing motor vehicle injuries to children, the agencies announced today. [Read more]
Cause reports for the Easy Fire and the Maria Fire have been determined and released. View the Maria Fire Cause Report View the Easy Fire Cause Determination
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