ACORN: Chief Shea honored for dedication
Fire Division Chief recognized for his service to community. Read more in Moorpark Acorn.
VC STAR: New Ventura County helicopter will be ready for fire season
Wednesday, the Ventura County Aviation Unit first tested and demonstrated the ability of Copter 2, one of our county’s three Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawks helicopters, to drop 600 gallons of water from a Bambi Bucket. Read more in the VC Star article. View a video of Copter 2 in action.
2019 Spark of Love Makes a HUGE Impact in Ventura County!
Spark of Love wraps up the 2019 holiday season with record breaking donations that benefitted over 30 non-profits, and will give to more than 6,000 local children and youth, making it Ventura County Fire Department’s most successful holiday-giving campaign in 27 years. To read the full press release, visit: https://conta.cc/2vjzye7 For more information on the … Read more
NEW VIDEO SERIES: Robby to the Rescue
Ventura County Fire Department’s fun-loving Firefighter Robby is debuting his talents in an all new video series, ‘Robby to the Rescue!’ You have questions, he has answers. To read the full press release, visit: https://conta.cc/3acIiCAOprima aquà para la versión en español.To watch the new “Robby to the Rescue” video series, visit: vcfd.org/askrobby.
Register for VC Alert
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Local firefighter pays forward his own experience
Recently, local firefighters handed out toys to kids at the Ventura County Medical Center. For one of the helpers, the effort carried special meaning. Read more: Ventura County Star – Local firefighter pays forward his own experience or PDF
EVENT: Station 20 Groundbreaking in Upper Ojai
On Thursday, January 16, VCFD will celebrate the coming of a new fire station with a groundbreaking event in Upper. Read more. Invite in PDF
Ready for Rain Safety Tips
Ventura County residents are encouraged to plan and prepare their properties for possible flooding before it occurs. With rain storms predicted this season, VCFD is making an emergency supply of sand bags available to the public and sharing important safety tips. Watch Ready for Rain Videos: Ready for Rain Tips – Home and property preparation tips … Read more
VIDEO: Holiday Tree Safety
As you bring your tree home this holiday season here are a few safety tips to help it last longer and stay fresh throughout the holiday. Watch video…
VC STAR: Girls’ Fire Camp
Two-day camp introduces teens to firefighting basics and inspires girls to overcome challenges. Read more.
