Kelly White, who was recently promoted to assistant fire chief, has become the highest-ranking woman in VCFD’s 91-year history.  Read more in this feature story.

Join millions of people worldwide in practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On on Thursday, 10/17, at 10:17AM for the “Great ShakeOut” Earthquake Drills! Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes. Click here for VCFD earthquake preparedness tips – wherever you live, … Read more

“Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape” is the 2019 theme for Fire Prevention Week, which serves to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes … Read more

VCFD is currently working on updating the Ventura County Fire Code as part of the State’s triennial code adoption process. Click here for more information on the proposed changes.

KEYT News visited the Ventura County Regional Training Center to demonstrate how search dogs partnered with the US&R members team up to make a big impact. Team members utilize high level training and special tools to provide the dogs access to areas inaccessible to humans. They can also search faster and cover large areas efficiently. … Read more

VENTURA, Calif. – Occasionally parents face difficult and desperate circumstances and find they are not ready or able to raise a newborn. These parents have the option under the Safely Surrendered Baby Law to legally and safely surrender their newborn baby within three days of their birth (72 hours) at various Ventura County locations without … Read more

Hot off the press! VCFD’s Junior Fire Academy is getting lots of attention from the media. Classes for this year are all booked but check out our link below. This is where you will want to come to sign up next year. Put a reminder in your calendars! https://vcfd.org/juniorfireacademy

The VC Star published an article about VCFD’s exciting Junior Firefighter Academy program… Read the article here

This year, VCFD won first place for its “Everyday Hero” booth at the Ventura County Fair, highlighting ‘The Stars of Ventura County – Not All Heroes Wear Capes’, open through August 11, 2019. You’re invited to walk down the red carpet, snap a selfie with our superhero props, and meet our Golden Robby award winners. VCFD’s fun … Read more