2021 Spark of Love Toy Drive Kicks Off for the Holiday Season
Read about this year’s Spark of Love Toy Drive
VCFD Volunteer receives national award for volunteer work in the community
VCFD  Community Volunteer Mary is honored with Daily Points of Light Award, which honors individuals making an impact and changing the world. Read more about her dedication to the community.
Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms
September is National Preparedness Month and a good time to check your smoke and smoke/carbon monoxide alarms. Be aware that on May 6, 2021, fire safety products manufacturer Kidde recalled Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060, and 2070 Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms due to risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire. Only … Read more
VCFD hosting blood drive August 18th to help with critically low blood supply
For more information see this link.
VCFD’s Fire Communications Center recent promotions
Read more about the recent promotions in the FCC.
Hybrid CERT Classes Now Available for Ventura County Residents
The Ventura County Fire Department in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has joined together to assist county residents with disaster preparedness education and training by offering a hybrid Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course. Read more…
Assistant Chiefs White, McNeil Retiring from VCFD After More Than Three Decades of Service
The Ventura County Fire Department commemorated a historic transition within its leadership Thursday, July 15, with the announced retirements of two assistant chiefs, including the first woman to achieve that rank, and promotions to succeed them. [READ MORE]
Fire Season 2021
As the fire season begins let’s all work together so we can safely get through any emergency that may happen. This video highlights some tips that can help everyone prepare for emergencies that may happen in our area. – VCFD.org our website has prevention as well as recent incident activity – VCAlert.org is a site where you can … Read more
VCFD Announces Additional Service to Thousand Oaks
VCFD increases advanced life support services to Thousand Oaks with a new firefighter-paramedic squad vehicle. Beginning May 30, Squad-30, staffed by two firefighter-paramedics, will be in service at Fire Station 30 on Hillcrest Drive in addition to the pre-existing engine company housed at that fire station. [Read more]
June 1st – Brush Clearance Deadline
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, 2021. 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.
