#VCFD firefighters are actively battling the #palisadesfire in Los Angeles County. VCFD deployed approximately 70 personnel, including two Type-1 strike teams, two hand crews and one mixed Type-1 strike team with our local agency partners @oxnardcityfire @venturacityfire and @fillmorefiredepartment We continue to support to our regional partners and the members of the Pacific Palisades community during this devastating fire. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #palisadesfire #brushfire #firefighter | Ventu
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#VCFD firefighters are actively battling the #palisadesfire in Los Angeles County. VCFD deployed approximately 70 personnel, including two Type-1 strike teams, two hand
Ventura County Fire Department. . #VCFD firefighters are actively battling the #palisadesfire in Los Angeles County. VCFD deployed approximately 70 personnel, including two Type-1 strike teams, two hand crews and one mixed Type-1 strike team with our local agency partners @oxnardcityfire @venturacityfire and @fillmorefiredepartment We continue ...
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#ClaraFire Ventura County firefighters have contained a vegetation fire in the Santa Clara River bottom, south of Santa Paula and west of the 12th Street Bridge. The fire is confined to a naturally occurring debris pile of arundo and bamboo near the riverbank, measuring approximately 15 feet deep, 30 feet long, and 12 feet wide. A dozer and excavator are en route to assist in breaking up the vegetation, allowing firefighters to fully extinguish the fire. Residents may notice smoke in the area fo
#ClaraFire Ventura County firefighters have contained a vegetation fire in the Santa Clara River bottom, south of Santa Paula and west of the 12th Street Bridge. The fire is confined to a naturally occurring debris pile of arundo and bamboo near the riverbank, measuring approximately 15 feet deep, 30 feet long, and 12 feet wide. A dozer and excavator are en route to assist in breaking up the vegetation, allowing firefighters to fully extinguish the fire. Residents may notice smoke in the area fo
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#BardIncident – Ventura County Firefighters are on scene of a structure fire in the 100 block of Third Street in the City of Moorpark. Crews arrived to find a fully involved, detached garage burning in the backyard. A total of 36 firefighters responded. The fire was knocked down at 10:00 a.m. Firefighters are currently checking for extension and working on salvage and overhaul operations. No injuries have been reported. @countyofventura @vcsheriff | Ventura County Fire Department
#BardIncident – Ventura County Firefighters are on scene of a structure fire in the 100 block of Third Street in the City of Moorpark. Crews arrived to find a fully involved, detached garage burning in the backyard. A total of 36 firefighters responded. The fire was knocked down at 10:00 a.m. Firefighters are currently checking for extension and working on salvage and overhaul operations. No injuries have been reported. @countyofventura @vcsheriff | Ventura County Fire Department
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VCFD responded to a brush fire along Balcom Canyon and Bradley Road outside of Somis today. Firefighters initially found a 1 acre fire in medium brush and started an aggressive initial attack utilizing engines, hand crews, dozers and our Firehawk helicopters. Retardant dropping aircraft were also utilized to secure control lines and support the fire perimeter. The fire is fully extinguished and was mapped at 1.8 acres. The combination of quick action and having the right resources helped limit t
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VCFD responded to a brush fire along Balcom Canyon and Bradley Road outside of Somis today. Firefighters initially found a 1 acre fire in medium brush and started an aggressive initial attack utilizing engines, hand crews, dozers and our Firehawk helicopters. Retardant dropping aircraft were also utilized to secure control lines and support the fire perimeter. The fire is fully extinguished and was mapped at 1.8 acres. The combination of quick action and having the right resources helped limit t
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VCFD and the VC Air Unit are proud to be featured in this video by @sikorskyair highlighting the critical role firefighting helicopters play in protecting communities from wildfires. This past year, our Firehawk helicopters and aviation crews were on the front lines of some of the most significant wildfires in Southern California, including the Mountain, Franklin, and Palisades fires, as well as numerous other local and regional incidents. Firehawk helicopters are a vital resource not only for V
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VCFD and the VC Air Unit are proud to be featured in this video by @sikorskyair highlighting the critical role firefighting helicopters play in protecting communities from wildfires. This past year, our Firehawk helicopters and aviation crews were on the front lines of some of the most significant wildfires in Southern California, including the Mountain, Franklin, and Palisades fires, as well as numerous other local and regional incidents. Firehawk helicopters are a vital resource not only for V
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#VCFD deployed a strike team of Type 1 engines to the #parkfire burning outside Chico, CA. Our crews worked tirelessly throughout the night to protect homes and engage the fire wherever possible. The fire has burned nearly 350,000 acres and destroyed over 130 structures. Nearly 2,500 firefighters are currently assigned to the incident. Supporting other communities throughout California through our mutual aid agreements is a core tenant of the fire service. We are thankful for the opportunity to
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#VCFD deployed a strike team of Type 1 engines to the #parkfire burning outside Chico, CA. Our crews worked tirelessly throughout the night to protect homes and engage the fire wherever possible. The fire has burned nearly 350,000 acres and destroyed over 130 structures. Nearly 2,500 firefighters are currently assigned to the incident. Supporting other communities throughout California through our mutual aid agreements is a core tenant of the fire service. We are thankful for the opportunity to
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Yesterday, Ventura County Fire Department, Ventura City Fire, Oxnard Fire, and the VC Air Unit successfully conducted a swift water rescue of an individual trapped by rising floodwaters. The victim was located beneath the 101 Freeway, surrounded on all sides by rapidly moving and rising water. Firefighters from all the partner agencies worked together seamlessly to execute the rescue. A member of VCFD’s Swift Water Rescue Team was lowered from Oxnard Fire Truck 81 using a flying stokes rope resc
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Yesterday, Ventura County Fire Department, Ventura City Fire, Oxnard Fire, and the VC Air Unit successfully conducted a swift water rescue of an individual trapped by rising floodwaters. The victim was located beneath the 101 Freeway, surrounded on all sides by rapidly moving and rising water. Firefighters from all the partner agencies worked together seamlessly to execute the rescue. A member of VCFD’s Swift Water Rescue Team was lowered from Oxnard Fire Truck 81 using a flying stokes rope resc
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VCFD along with Ventura City Fire, Oxnard Fire and Federal Fire Ventura responded to a brush fire in the river bottom south of Auto Center Drive in Ventura. Firefighters mounted a coordinated and aggressive attack using dozers, handcrews, engines and helicopters; keeping the fire confined to the river bottom. The fire was mapped at 55.7 acres. No structures were threatened. Firefighters will remain on scene working to address and spot fire and hot spots in the fire footprint. The cause of the fi
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VCFD along with Ventura City Fire, Oxnard Fire and Federal Fire Ventura responded to a brush fire in the river bottom south of Auto Center Drive in Ventura. Firefighters mounted a coordinated and aggressive attack using dozers, handcrews, engines and helicopters; keeping the fire confined to the river bottom. The fire was mapped at 55.7 acres. No structures were threatened. Firefighters will remain on scene working to address and spot fire and hot spots in the fire footprint. The cause of the fi
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Ventura County Post Fire Update: As the threats to Ventura County continue to diminish. The Ventura County Fire Department has transitioned out of unified command of the Post incident. VCFD continues to support the Post fire and has over 100 firefighters assigned to the fire. County of Ventura - Government Los Angeles County Fire Department CAL FIRE U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest | Ventura County Fire Department
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Ventura County Post Fire Update: As the threats to Ventura County continue to diminish. The Ventura County Fire Department has transitioned out of unified command of the Post incident. VCFD continues to support the Post fire and has over 100 firefighters assigned to the fire. County of Ventura - Government Los Angeles County Fire Department CAL FIRE U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest | Ventura County Fire Department
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VCFD responded to a brush fire along Balcom Canyon and Bradley Road outside of Somis today. Firefighters initially found a 1 acre fire in medium brush and started an aggressive initial attack utilizing engines, hand crews, dozers and our Firehawk helicopters. Retardant dropping aircraft were also utilized to secure control lines and support the fire perimeter. The fire is fully extinguished and was mapped at 1.8 acres. The combination of quick action and having the right resources helped limit t
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VCFD responded to a brush fire along Balcom Canyon and Bradley Road outside of Somis today. Firefighters initially found a 1 acre fire in medium brush and started an aggressive initial attack utilizing engines, hand crews, dozers and our Firehawk helicopters. Retardant dropping aircraft were also utilized to secure control lines and support the fire perimeter. The fire is fully extinguished and was mapped at 1.8 acres. The combination of quick action and having the right resources helped limit t
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VCFD and the VC Air Unit are proud to be featured in this video by @sikorskyair highlighting the critical role firefighting helicopters play in protecting communities from wildfires. This past year, our Firehawk helicopters and aviation crews were on the front lines of some of the most significant wildfires in Southern California, including the Mountain, Franklin, and Palisades fires, as well as numerous other local and regional incidents. Firehawk helicopters are a vital resource not only for V
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VCFD and the VC Air Unit are proud to be featured in this video by @sikorskyair highlighting the critical role firefighting helicopters play in protecting communities from wildfires. This past year, our Firehawk helicopters and aviation crews were on the front lines of some of the most significant wildfires in Southern California, including the Mountain, Franklin, and Palisades fires, as well as numerous other local and regional incidents. Firehawk helicopters are a vital resource not only for V
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#VCFD deployed a strike team of Type 1 engines to the #parkfire burning outside Chico, CA. Our crews worked tirelessly throughout the night to protect homes and engage the fire wherever possible. The fire has burned nearly 350,000 acres and destroyed over 130 structures. Nearly 2,500 firefighters are currently assigned to the incident. Supporting other communities throughout California through our mutual aid agreements is a core tenant of the fire service. We are thankful for the opportunity to
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#VCFD deployed a strike team of Type 1 engines to the #parkfire burning outside Chico, CA. Our crews worked tirelessly throughout the night to protect homes and engage the fire wherever possible. The fire has burned nearly 350,000 acres and destroyed over 130 structures. Nearly 2,500 firefighters are currently assigned to the incident. Supporting other communities throughout California through our mutual aid agreements is a core tenant of the fire service. We are thankful for the opportunity to
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VCFD Firefighter Trainees receiving Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) training in live fire conditions at our Regional Training Center. Trainees practice locating lost or injured firefighters in a realistic live fire environment with limited visibility. Firefighters also practice radio discipline; learning how to call for help and communicate effectively in an emergency situation. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firefighter #firetraining #RIC #livefiretraining #rescue #firstresponders | Ventura County Fir
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VCFD Firefighter Trainees receiving Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) training in live fire conditions at our Regional Training Center. Trainees practice locating lost or injured firefighters in a realistic live fire environment with limited visibility. Firefighters also practice radio discipline; learning how to call for help and communicate effectively in an emergency situation. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firefighter #firetraining #RIC #livefiretraining #rescue #firstresponders | Ventura County Fir
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VCFD along with LA County Fire are on scene of a structure fire on Locust Ave in Oak Park. Firefighters reported smoke showing from the 2nd story of a two story, single-family home. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack while performing a primary search of the home, confirming reports that the home was unoccupied. The fire has been knocked down and firefighters will remain on scene for the next few hours completing overhaul and salvage operations. There were no reported civilian or fir
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VCFD along with LA County Fire are on scene of a structure fire on Locust Ave in Oak Park. Firefighters reported smoke showing from the 2nd story of a two story, single-family home. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack while performing a primary search of the home, confirming reports that the home was unoccupied. The fire has been knocked down and firefighters will remain on scene for the next few hours completing overhaul and salvage operations. There were no reported civilian or fir
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VCFD responded to a Technical Rescue this morning for an individual who fell approximately 15 feet inside an empty concrete holding tank undergoing construction. Firefighters from our engine and support companies along with members of VCFD’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team assessed the patient’s injuries and utilized a flying stokes from our 100’ aerial ladder to safely extricate the patient. The patient was transported by in stable condition by VCFD Firefighter / Paramedics to local trauma
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VCFD responded to a Technical Rescue this morning for an individual who fell approximately 15 feet inside an empty concrete holding tank undergoing construction. Firefighters from our engine and support companies along with members of VCFD’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team assessed the patient’s injuries and utilized a flying stokes from our 100’ aerial ladder to safely extricate the patient. The patient was transported by in stable condition by VCFD Firefighter / Paramedics to local trauma
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VCFD along with Oxnard Fire Dept and VCSO responded to a working structure fire in the 4700 block of Sand Canyon in Somis today. Arriving units reported smoke showing from a single story, multi-unit structure with reports of 2 dogs trapped inside. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack, and conducted a primary search locating two unconscious dogs. Both were rapidly extricated from the structure, and firefighters immediately began resuscitation efforts. Because of their efforts, one dog
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VCFD along with Oxnard Fire Dept and VCSO responded to a working structure fire in the 4700 block of Sand Canyon in Somis today. Arriving units reported smoke showing from a single story, multi-unit structure with reports of 2 dogs trapped inside. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack, and conducted a primary search locating two unconscious dogs. Both were rapidly extricated from the structure, and firefighters immediately began resuscitation efforts. Because of their efforts, one dog
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VCFD along with firefighters from with Ventura City Fire, Oxnard Fire, LAFD, and Fillmore Fire conducted a controlled burn in Fillmore earlier today. The controlled burn operation was part of the S219 Firing Operations class led by instructors from VCFD. This training provides firefighters with hands-on experience using strategic burn operations as part of their firefighting tactics. The burn also provided hands-on training for newly hired VCFD hand crew members in an active but controlled fire
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VCFD conducted US Lifeguard Association training for new members of our ocean rescue cadre earlier this week. Firefighters received 5 days (40 hours) of training which included conscious and unconscious victim rescues, rescue swimmer procedures from RWCs and boats, and much more. Members of VCFD’s ocean rescue team conduct regular training in a number of activities and rescue scenarios. Our rescue swimmers respond to a diversity of emergencies across the 42 miles of coastline here in Ventura Cou
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VCFD collaborated with Hearts of Heroes interviewing our firefighters and sharing lessons they learned from the academy that they carry with them on every call. VCFD will be featured on an upcoming episode of Hearts of Heroes - which airs on ABC every week. #vcfd #venturacountyfire #firefighter #paramedic #emt #fireacademy #heartsofheroes | Ventura County Fire Department
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Watch our #VCFD #FFs training to be engineers using our pump pod system that recirculates water, enabling our department to save millions of gallons of water per year. County of Ventura - Government. | Ventura County Fire Department
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VCFD along with Oxnard Fire, Federal Fire Ventura County and Port Hueneme PD responded to a working structure fire in the 400 Block of East Clara Street in Port Hueneme. Firefighters encountered heavy fire from one unit of a 2-story apartment complex, and immediately began an aggressive fire attack. A primary search of the affected apartments confirmed that all residents had safely evacuated. The fire was contained to a single unit in the complex with damage to an adjacent unit. 4 residents were
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VCFD Firefighters training this week on structure and vehicle fire operations. This training scenario involved simulating a vehicle fire that spread into a structure with a victim trapped inside. Training in limited visibility and under realistic conditions ensures your VCFD firefighters are prepared for all types of emergencies. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firefighters #firetraining | Ventura County Fire Department
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Day 1 - VCFD Academy 63 Ventura County Fire Department Academy 63 began today - starting with a live fire demonstration that showed the critical skills our newest firefighters must learn to master. The demonstration was led by our live fire cadre and supported by members of Academy 62 who recently completed their 1-year probation. Over the next 20 weeks, Academy 63 will receive hands-on training in structural and wildland firefighting, EMS, auto extrication, hazardous materials, urban search and
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Watch how VCFD firefighters and the City of Ventura, and their public works department are preparing for Saturday’s storm. Crews continue to reinforce the sand berm and clean up after yesterday’s rogue wave incident. VCFD Hand Crew members are working with the City’s Public Works by clearing driveways as the PW Dept clears the roads. The ventura County fire department is encouraging individuals to avoid the coastal areas during the storm and high surf warning. All City, State, and County beaches
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Meet #VCFD Assistant Chief Mike Milkovich and learn how we keep our firefighters trained, assist other agencies with training and how you can learn preparedness through our Ventura County CERT program.http://vcfd.org/Public-Information-AnnualReport | Ventura County Fire Department
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VCFD was proud to participate in the Ventura College Paramedic Program simulation training event last week. Over a 2-day period, your VCFD firefighters supported and mentored students from the VC Paramedic and EMT programs, as well as Foothill Technology High School’s Emergency Medical Responder program. VCFD also provided two of our Rescue Ambulances, helping demonstrate the conditions and challenges of providing critical emergency medical care in a field setting. The event was also supported b
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VCFD Engineer candidates training on wildland pumping operations with our new BME Type 3 engines. Engineer candidates undergo 3 weeks of intensive training in a complex variety of pumping evolutions. Engineers must be able to operate every type of apparatus in our fleet, and ensure an adequate supply and flow of water for all types of fires. This drill focused on basic pumping and pump-and-roll operations. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firefighter #firetraining #fireengine #bme #wildlandfirefighter
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#VCFD Academy Class 62 began their first day of training today. Firefighter Trainees will receive 20 weeks of intense instruction in structural and wildland firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials, urban search and rescue, and much more. VCFD’s Trainee Academy prepares new firefighters with the knowledge and skills to meet the dynamic public safety needs of our diverse community. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firefighter #fireacademy #countyofventura | Ventura County Fire Department
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VCFD teamed up with the City of Thousand Oaks to provide you important information about sandbags. Make sure you’re prepared! Visit our website at VCFD.org/sandbags for a list of stations that have sand and bags available. Thank you to the City of Thousand Oaks for partnering with VCFD to create and share this important information. | Ventura County Fire Department
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VCFD and LA County firefighters partnered to conduct training on structure fire and mayday operations. Crews from LA County Fire Engine 89 (Agoura Hills) and Engine 144 (Westlake Village) joined VCFD Truck 35, Engine 36, and Rescue Ambulance 30 for this hands-on training. Using VCFD’s new state-of-the-art training facility, firefighters from both agencies simulated a working structure fire, including a mayday and the rescue of a downed firefighter. Training together enhances interoperability, bu
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On June 20th, VCFD supported the Ventura County Prescribed Burn Association during a planned burn near Santa Ana Road in Casitas Springs. This collaborative effort is part of a science-based strategy to reduce wildfire risk, boost ecosystem resilience, and support healthy land management in Ventura County. Crews used hand-ignition techniques to treat up to 18 acres of grassland overrun by invasive yellow star thistle—a weed that increases fire intensity and crowds out native plants. This effort
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VCFD has taken delivery of 4 new BME Model 34 Type 3 Brush Engines. Based on the CalFire BME specification, the VCFD Model 34 operates on a 4x4 International Chassis, powered by a Cummins L9 Engine with a 5 Speed Allison Transmission. Each engine has a PTO driven 500 GMP 2-stage Waterous CPK-3 Fire Pump, capable of by pump and roll operations. Our engines also hold a 500-gallon poly water tank, 20-gallon foam tank and the two hose reels are loaded with 150’ dura-boost hose. VCFD will continue ad
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Ready to join our team? VCFD will be opening Firefighter Trainee applications in early 2026. Dates for our recruitment period, as well as detailed information about the hiring process and job requirements will be announced soon. Make sure to follow here and @joinvcfd for all the latest information and job announcements. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firefighter #emt #paramedic #firstresponder #firefighterjobs #firecareer | Ventura County Fire Department
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VCFD joins CAL FIRE, LA County Fire, LA City Fire, Caltrans District 7, Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council, and other partners and stakeholders for a vegetation management technology demonstration in Thousand Oaks. The event held today along the 23 Freeway in Thousand Oaks featured emerging tools designed to help reduce roadside vegetation and wildfire fuels, including a remotely operated prescribed burning system and a mechanical masticator/chipper. VCFD continually evaluates innovative strateg
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VCFD is currently hosting a promotional academy for our prospective Fire Captains. Over two weeks, prospective Captains undergo intensive training in radio communication, computer-aided dispatch, and realistic firefighting simulations to prepare our next leaders for the challenges of incident command. Beyond firefighting scenarios, they also sharpen their skills in all-hazard incidents, including hazardous materials and technical rescues. With a team of expert instructors providing hands-on guid
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Ventura County Fire and Vitalant hosted a blood drive at VCFD headquarters last week to help support our whole blood program. VCFD’s whole blood program provides lifesaving field transfusions for patients with life-threatening bleeding. Our Rescue Ambulances are outfitted with specialized transfusion and refrigeration equipment to keep blood ready to use at all times. Vitalant is a critical partner in our delivery of whole blood; ensuring our blood supply continuously meets the needs of our comm
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VCFD in partnership with Oxnard Fire Department and Ventura City Fire Department helped pediatric patients and their families at VCMC celebrate Halloween this morning. Members of our collaborative Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 7 (US&R TF-7) dressed as superheroes and rappelled down to the pediatric outdoor play area. Once in the courtyard, firefighters handed out play packs with small gifts and visited with the children and their families. VCFD, Oxnard Fire, and Ventura City Fire are honore
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