What can you do to prepare yourself for wildfire? VCFD shares how residents can protect themselves and their homes in this video highlight.

Firefighters respond to two deadly events hours apart on November 7, 2018. Read more: CNN story

Every day, VCFD firefighters train hard to be prepared for any emergency. Watch this video to see a few of those training activities.

June 1-7 is CPR and AED week, throughout the County you will see locations for Hands Only CPR training. At these locations in just a few minutes you will learn vital skills that could save a life. Your Ventura County Fire Department will be in the parking lot at E. Daily Dr. and Carmen Dr. … Read more

VC Star follows VCFD crews using controlled burns to prevent wildfires. Read more.

Go behind the scenes with VCFD at its annual Ready for Wildfire kickoff event hosted at the Ronald Reagan Library on 5/8/19. Visit vcfd.org to learn more about fire safety and what you can do to prevent wildfires.

VC Star: Hot, dry summer weather could bring yet another destructive wildfire season to California. Click here to read more.

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, 2019. More than 18,400 parcels will receive Fire Hazard Reduction Program (FHRP) notices advising people to remove dry brush near open land where wildfires may occur. [Read More]

Don’t let a snake rattle your outdoor adventure. With temperatures warming up, VCFD’s snake removal calls increases, especially for rattlesnakes. Here’s how to stay safe.