Meet your Simi Valley CERT members. These are the first responders who are right there when a disaster strikes. Read: Simi Valley Acorn Ready to Respond

The Ventura County Fire Department warmly invites the public to a formal dedication and public grand opening of the new Fire Station 35 on Thursday, September 28. All members of the community are welcome at this family-themed public event. During Thursday’s dedication, a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony will be hosted at 10:00 a.m. followed by an … Read more

The community is invited to join the Ventura County Fire Department on Thursday, September 21, in paying tribute to Engineer Ryan S. Osler. Osler was tragically killed one year ago in the line of duty while responding to the Canyon fire in Lompoc, California.   A dedication will be made at Osler’s last-assigned station in Moorpark … Read more

U.S. Fire Administration explains how the nation supports local communities with resources during major wildfires. 

Saugus High School unveiled its wall of honor to recognize Saugus graduates who have gone on to serve as first responders throughout the U.S. One of these names and special plaques is in honor of 38-year-old Ryan Osler. Read more in The Signal

Disasters don’t plan ahead but you can. Make a family emergency plan today. Learn more at www.readyventuracounty.org/prepare.

This week, a water-rescue team of 14 VCFD firefighters was sent to Houston to assist the Hurricane Harvey rescue effort. Read more in Ventura County Star.

A non-profit organization that helps the families of Ventura County firefighters was presented on Wednesday with a $750,000 donation to fund scholarships. Outside the Ventura County Fire Department’s Station 33, which sits across the road from Lake Sherwood, Elizabeth Grossman signed a ceremonial check to the Widows, Orphans & Assistance Fund. The Dr. Richard Grossman Community … Read more

On August 17, VCFD celebrated the grand opening of a new station in Newbury Park, located at 751 Mitchell Road. More than 50 active and retired firefighters held a flag lowering and raising ceremony to commemorate Fire Station 35 on August 17, 2017. The new $5.5 million, 11,233-square-foot fire station is located a few blocks … Read more

As grass dries out, the risk of wildfires increases. Once brush ignites, fires can spread very quickly. For safety tips, visit VCreadysetgo.org. Learn more: Ventura County Star article.