CAL FIRE Releases Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for Public Comment
CAL FIRE Releases Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for Public Comment. Ventura County Public Hearing Scheduled Jan. 17, 2023. [More info]
VCFD is now accepting applications for Fire Control Worker through Friday, January 6, 2023
Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) are now accepting applications for Fire Control Worker through Friday, January 6, 2023.Please see the link below for more information and to apply. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ventura/jobs/3817971/fire-control-worker
VCFD Awarded Grant to Increase Awareness of Child Passenger Safety
CAMARILLO, CA – Ventura County Fire (VCFD) received a $74,210 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to educate the community on preventing motor vehicle injuries to children, the agencies announced today. In collaboration with Safe Kids Ventura County and Ventura County Public Health, VCFD aims to provide safety awareness and education related … Read more
Fallen Firefighters to be Remembered at Ventura County Memorial
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The fire agencies of Ventura County will honor firefighters who lost their lives in service to our community during the annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial remembrance Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. Read more Read more (Español)
VCFD Provides Matching Funds for Localized Fire Hazard Mapping Project
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department will provide $125,000 in matching funds to the Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council to support a localized fire hazard mapping project. The county Board of Supervisors approved the funding Tuesday, Nov. 1, on a unanimous vote. “The Ojai area is among the highest wildfire risk areas in … Read more
Ventura County firefighters assist in horse rescue
Ventura County firefighters assist in horse rescue – Read the KCLU article HERE
VCFD to Host Junior Firefighter Academy Sessions Again this Summer!
Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) will again host its very popular free Junior Firefighter Academy this summer for girls and boys ages 13 -16. VCFD will offer three, 5-day sessions taught by VCFD firefighters and feature hands-on activities, and interactive learning and field trips. [Read more]
VCFD Promotes Barry Parker to Division Chief for Special Operations
CAMARILLO, Calif. – Barry Parker, a 27-year veteran of the Ventura County Fire Department, has been promoted to Division Chief overseeing special operations, Fire Chief Dustin Gardner announced today. [Read More] [Read More Español]
4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Other Events Around Ventura County
To view a list of professional fireworks displays going on in the County please click the following link. https://conta.cc/3xJO2k7
VCFD Recognizes 108 Employees Who Earned Promotions
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department will recognize 108 employees Thursday, June 9, for earning 113 promotions over the past two and a half years. Social distancing restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic prohibited annual ceremonies recognizing sworn personnel and civilian employees who earned promotions. Thursday’s event honors everyone who earned a promotion since … Read more
