Now is the time to clear brush and debris to create defensible space around your home. And there are some new rules in place for new construction. [Read more…]

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Ventura County Fire Department, in partnership with District 2 Supervisor Jeff Gorell, has secured a $1 million grant from the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy to enhance wildfire prevention and preparedness across the Santa Monica Mountains region of Ventura County. [Read more…]

Ventura County, CA — In a landmark moment for emergency medical services, Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) paramedics assigned to Rescue Ambulance 50 administered the first-ever prehospital whole blood transfusion in the state of California during a response in the City of Oxnard last night. [Read more….]

THOUSAND OAKS, CA – The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) has become one of the first fire departments in California to implement an emergency blood transfusion program—marking a significant advancement in prehospital emergency care. [Read more…]

THOUSAND OAKS – With heavy hearts, the Ventura County Fire Department announces the line of duty death of Engineer Thomas “Tommy” James Daniel Minadeo. [Read more…]

Ventura County, CA – Surrounded by his family and colleagues at headquarters, Division Chief Barry Parker was honored for his well-earned promotion to Assistant Fire Chief of the Support Services Bureau. [Read more…]

Today, our community is starting into another round of strong Santa Ana winds with very dry brush throughout Southern California. We’ve all seen the danger this can create, from the Mountain Fire here in Ventura County to the Palisades Fire still underway in Los Angeles County. [Read more…]

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Contact: Scott Thomsen Phone: (805) 389-9746 Email: PIOFire@ventura.org Ventura County Fire Awarded Grant to Enhance Child Passenger Safety  THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) has been awarded a $92,113 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support programs aimed at preventing motor vehicle injuries to children, the agencies announced today. … Read more

Smoke alarms save lives. During Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, the Ventura County Fire Department is inviting you to take our Smoke Alarm Challenge by posting a video on social media with a creative way to test your smoke alarm. Here’s how it works.Come up with a creative way to test your smoke alarm. Your … Read more

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Property owners in the jurisdiction of the Ventura County Fire Department could see lower insurance rates thanks to recognition as a Fire Risk Reduction Community by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire department, which officially operates as the Ventura County Fire Protection District, was one of 50 … Read more