Take the Smoke Alarm Challenge!

Fire Prevention employee holding a Smoke Alarm

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

Ventura County Fire Department Receives Fire Risk Reduction Recognition

Board of Forestry and Fire Protection logo

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

Celebrate Independence Day Safely

Multicolored Fireworks

The Ventura County Fire Department wishes you and your family a happy and safe 4th of July. The best way to enjoy fireworks for Independence Day is by attending one of the permitted shows where safety trained professionals take care of the rockets’ red glare and fire department personnel are on site to protect against … Read more

New VCFD Headquarters Starts Business Operations May 20

Photo of VCFD headquarters

THOUSAND OAKS, California – The Ventura County Fire Department is moving its headquarters from Camarillo to 2400 Conejo Spectrum Street in Thousand Oaks. Business services, such as plan checks and permits by our Fire Prevention staff will be available at the new headquarters starting May 20. Those services will continue to be offered at the … Read more

Eagle Scout Project Is a Tribute to First Responders

Photo of Scout Gerritt Beatty

CAMARILLO, Calif. – A Thousand Oaks Boy Scout created a bronze tribute to first responders at the Ventura County Fire Department’s Regional Training Center. Scout Gerritt Beatty lives with a plate bolted to his skull from an accident where he was seriously injured. His experience with emergency medical personnel triggered thoughts of all first responders when … Read more

February 2024 storm update

Sandbags

The National Weather Service and Ventura County Sheriff’s Emergency Services are monitoring the second in a series of storms expected to impact Ventura County. We will start seeing light rain as early as Saturday afternoon and will increase. Moderate to heavy periods of rain are anticipated through at least Sunday afternoon for most areas of … Read more

Sparking Joy: Ventura County’s 31st Annual Holiday Toy Drive Returns to Brighten the Holidays

A boy receiving a gift from Santa

Community Donations Drive the Largest County-Wide Toy Drive The Fire Departments of Ventura County, in collaboration with ABC7 and local sponsors, are rekindling the holiday spirit with the 31st annual Spark of Love toy drive. This cherished tradition has evolved into Ventura County’s most significant community toy drive, bringing happiness and joy to local children … Read more

Golden Oaks Neighborhood in Ojai Earns Firewise Recognition

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CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department congratulates the Golden Oaks neighborhood in Ojai, which became the sixth community in Ventura County to earn recognition from the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise USA program. Firewise recognizes communities that organize to reduce their wildfire risk by following best practices for vegetation management and home hardening. … Read more

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