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
Ever wondered about Chief Lorenzen’s path into the fire service, why VCFD engines are yellow or how to install a car seat? “Our Ventura TV” shares answers to these questions and more. Hope you enjoy watching this video!
A number of articles featuring VCFD were recently published by Ojai Valley News… Read more
Friday, July 5, 2019: New trainees showcase skills at a public demonstration event This week, 25 firefighter trainees will receive badges, marking the end of an intensive 19-week academy. As part of graduation activities, the 56th academy will host a public demonstration on Friday, July 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the … Read more
VCFD shares details on the Port Hueneme Incident in a press release and video message from Fire Chief Mark Lorenzen. Click here for a Spanish version of the press release.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic shooting that occurred overnight in Port Hueneme near our fire station. We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the emergency response and medical services rendered to the mother and daughter following the shooting.” Read More
Significant rainfall brought an increase in grasses, and as those dry out during what’s expected to be a hotter-than-normal summer, the fire risk goes up. Read more from VCFD Chief Lorenzen.
Composed of approximately 600 dedicated men and women, the Ventura County Fire Department is an all-hazard, full-service agency. We proudly provide fire protection, medical aid, rescue, hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public.
© 2025 - VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
The VCFD.org website has been translated for your convenience using translation software powered by Google Translate. Reasonable efforts have been made to provide an accurate translation, however, no automated translation is perfect nor is it intended to replace human translators. Translations are provided as a service to users of the VCFD.org website, and are provided “as is.” No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or correctness of any translations made from English into any other language. Some content (such as images, videos, Flash, etc.) may not be accurately translated due to the limitations of the translation software.
The official text is the English version of the website. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. If any questions arise related to the accuracy of the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version of the website which is the official version.
