On Thursday, June 4, 2020, between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM Ventura County Fire Department will be performing an essential controlled burn. The controlled training burn will involve the ignition of grass and brush as firefighters practice wildfire suppression techniques. [Read more]

Join VCFD and Vitalant for a Blood Drive on Thursday, June 18, 2020 as blood donations are more vital than ever. [Read more]

CAMARILLO, Calif. – On May 29th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) firefighter trainees will receive their badges, marking the end of an intensive and dynamic journey to becoming a firefighter. The graduation will be live-streamed via social media to Facebook Live. When this academy began, the COVID-19 pandemic had not yet impacted … Read more

May is National Water Safety Month and with warmer weather arriving, officials in Ventura County are working to prevent accidental drownings for people of all ages, but especially children. Ventura County Fire Department’s (VCFD) very own Firefighter Robby and Station 53 crew teamed up with Ventura County Health Care Agency’s EMS Medical Director, Dr. Dan Shepherd to create … Read more

With summer quickly approaching and temperatures on the rise, the risk of overexerting our bodies and doing too much comes along with it. We want you all to be safe… educate yourself on heatstroke. If you find yourself going to the beach or cooling off in any body of water please be careful and follow … Read more

Thousands of letters have been sent to homeowners and property managers reminding Ventura County to clear 100 feet of brush away from properties by June 1, 2020. More than 18,500 parcels will receive Fire Hazard Reduction Program (FHRP) notices advising people to remove dry brush near open land where wildfires may occur. [Read More]

Santa Paula-based Engine 26-A was recognized as Engine Company of the Year at the 24th annual Ventura County Fire Department Awards Ceremony and highlighted them on the cover of Friday’s Santa Paula Times. Engine 26-A’s crew of Capt. Brian Belitski, Engineer Alex Garcia, firefighter Ian Hayward, firefighter paramedic Kyle Lundgren, and firefighter paramedic Marcin Skowronski were … Read more

Tony Salas recognized as VCFD B5 Firefighter of the Year –  By Peggy Kelly, Santa Paula Times. A native Santa Paulan was recognized as the Battalion 5 Firefighter of the Year at the 24th annual Ventura County Fire Department Awards Ceremony, held Feb. 27 in Camarillo… [Read article]

It’s important to listen to public health authorities and leaders when they say it’s time to change how we live our lives temporarily. We continue to ask you follow the Ventura County “Stay Well At Home Order” and only leave the house for critical needs like food and supplies. Canceling, postponing or moving online for our work, … Read more

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent social distancing policies, the Ventura County Fire Department has postponed all events and closed public access to all fire stations and buildings providing non-essential services. Effective immediately.. [Read More]