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Story: VC Star – Firehawks coming in 2019
The Ventura County Aviation Unit will receive two firefighting aircraft in 2019, meant as upgrades to an aging fleet. Click here
August 29, 2018
VCFD News Releases
See what’s new with VCFD and learn more about how, when, where, and why we’re impacting the various communities of Ventura County. Check out these press releases from the media team at VCFD.
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Story: VC Star-Improving wildfire warnings and evacuations
A California-based team is trying to pin down what happens when evacuations and emergency notifications go out. They hope what they
August 28, 2018
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Story: VCFD Captain McGrath interviewed on 103.3 The Vibe
Listen to Captain Brian McGrath, interviewed last week on radio station 103.3, The Vibe. He gives some great info on
August 28, 2018
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Story: NPR Interviews VCFD Capt. Kaufmann
As firefighters continue to battle blazes in California, NPR’s David Greene talks with Ventura County Fire Captain Steve Kaufmann about
August 9, 2018
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VCFD 2017 Annual Report
VCFD’s 2017 Annual Report presented in video format is now available. Click here to view.
August 2, 2018
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STORY: Fire service, up close
Teens learn first aid, firefighter techniques at the junior academy… Read more in the Moorpark Acorn.
July 30, 2018
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Adventures in Safe Babysitting
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
July 23, 2018
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EVENT: Celebrate Santa Paula New Beginnings
Join VCFD for a public event honoring the Santa Paula Fire Department on Saturday, 7/21. The free event includes a
July 19, 2018
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55th Fire Academy Public Skills Demonstration
This week, 24 firefighter trainees will receive badges, marking the end of an intensive 18-week academy. As part of graduation
July 16, 2018
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Santa Paula Fire joins VCFD
On Sunday, 7/8/18, firefighters and family members gathered at Santa Paula Fire Station 81 with representatives from VCFD at a
July 11, 2018
