This weekend, 100s of 1000s in the US will enjoy the Labor Day holiday with family and friends around their BBQ. Click here to watch these tips and make sure your weekend is even more enjoyable.
LEARNING THE ROPES—Members of the Ventura County Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue program regularly practice with their field equipment. Click here to read the full article in the Acorn Newspaper. Photo credit Dianne Avery
The Ventura County Aviation Unit will receive two firefighting aircraft in 2019, meant as upgrades to an aging fleet. Click here to read the full story in the Ventura County Star.
A California-based team is trying to pin down what happens when evacuations and emergency notifications go out. They hope what they learn will help agencies improve their systems. Click here to read the full story.
Listen to Captain Brian McGrath, interviewed last week on radio station 103.3, The Vibe. He gives some great info on wildfires, tips on fire preparedness, and personal experiences in the fire service. There are four separate segments, so please feel free to listen to any or all of them. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.
As firefighters continue to battle blazes in California, NPR’s David Greene talks with Ventura County Fire Captain Steve Kaufmann about how crews are holding up. Listen to full interview here…
VCFD’s 2017 Annual Report presented in video format is now available. Click here to view.
Teens learn first aid, firefighter techniques at the junior academy… Read more in the Moorpark Acorn.
VCFD and VCSO have partnered to offer a two-day Child Care Safety course for youth ages 12-17. This interactive, hands-on program is designed to teach participants how to properly care for and supervise young children and infants.
Join VCFD for a public event honoring the Santa Paula Fire Department on Saturday, 7/21. The free event includes a badge pinning ceremony at 8:30 a.m. followed by a free pancake breakfast from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Santa Paula. Read more…
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