#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 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 on scene of a reported structure fire in Thousand Oaks. Firefighters found light smoke on arrival, and put hose lines in place. The cause was suspected to be a malfunctioning small electronic device and FFs helped clear smoke from the building. | Ventura County Fire Department
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VCFD on scene of a reported structure fire in Thousand Oaks. Firefighters found light smoke on arrival, and put hose lines in place. The cause was suspected to be a malfunctioning small electronic device and FFs helped clear smoke from the building. | 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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2nd Alarm Structure Fire in Newbury Park VCFD responded to a 2nd Alarm structure fire in Newbury Park yesterday. Arriving units were met with heavy fire showing from the garage of a one-story, single family home. The fire had also engulfed a vehicle in the front of the home and was spreading into the attic. Firefighters mounted an aggressive fire attack using a combination of hose lines, while also preforming a primary search to verify that all occupants had safely evacuated. Support companies w
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2nd Alarm Structure Fire in Newbury Park VCFD responded to a 2nd Alarm structure fire in Newbury Park yesterday. Arriving units were met with heavy fire showing from the garage of a one-story, single family home. The fire had also engulfed a vehicle in the front of the home and was spreading into the attic. Firefighters mounted an aggressive fire attack using a combination of hose lines, while also preforming a primary search to verify that all occupants had safely evacuated. Support companies w
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VCFD Deputy Chief Chad Cook speaking with community members at Station 54 in Camarillo this past Sunday. Your VCFD firefighters are proud to serve our local community. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #mountainfire #wildlandfire #firefighter | Ventura County Fire Department
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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 the VC Air Unit and AMR were dispatched to a remote rescue on the Sandstone Peak Trail near Malibu. VCAU Copter 5 was able to locate and hoist an injured hiker and transport them to a landing zone setup by Medic Engine 32 off Sycamore Canyon Road in Newbury Park. The patient was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The VC Air Unit is a joint mission between VCFD and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. These types of calls demonstrate the teamwork and capabilities
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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 conducted confined space rescue training in Oak View today. Engine companies from our Oak View, Ojai and Rincon stations were presented with a simulated unconscious victim located approximately 50 feet inside of a storm drain. Firefighters wearing SCBAs for respiratory protection and tethered on a rope system made entry to the site, located, packaged, and extricated the simulated victim. This training enables our firefighters to practice complex rescue skills, incident communications, and c
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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 and Carpinteria / Summerland Fire Department teamed up on a rope rescue operations drill earlier this week. Firefighters from both departments shared information on their equipment and operations, and discussed how we can best collaborate on rescues along our jurisdictional borders. Training opportunities like this build strong relationships with partners in and around our operational area. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #carpinteria #summerland #firefighter #USAR #roperescue #firetraining | Vent
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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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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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VCFD firefighters responded to 4,613 emergency calls for service in the month of September. Thank you to the dispatchers at VCFD’s Fire Communications Center who handled all of these emergency calls - in addition to thousands more on behalf of Ventura City Fire, Oxnard Fire Department, Filmore Fire Department, and Federal Fire Ventura County. September Calls for Service: - 3,574 Medical Emergencies - 81 Fires (Structure, brush, vehicle, etc) - 273 Rescues - 278 Public Service calls - 288 Fire Al
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VCFD responded to a brush fire off Madera Road in Simi Valley today. The VC Air Unit made multiple water drops while hand crews and engines quickly deployed hose lines around the fire. A rapid response and aggressive action by our firefighters helped limit growth of this fire to only 7.3 acres. Your VCFD firefighters are proud to protect the communities of Ventura County. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #simivalley #firefighter #wildlandfire #firehawk #handcrew | 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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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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Your VCFD firefighters continue to help our community recover from the Mountain Fire. Two important resources are available for affected residents. The first is the Local Assistance Center located at 5100 Adolfo Road in Camarillo. VCFD is also staffing an information trailer at Fire Station 55 at 403 Valley Vista Drive in Camarillo. We encourage all affected residents to please use these resources, and visit VCRecovers.org for more information and support. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #mountainfire
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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 along with the VC Air Unit, LA County Fire, Gold Coast Ambulance, CA State Parks and CHP responded to a motorcycle accident on PCH near Deer Creek Rd. today. The single rider of the motorcycle suffered moderate injuries, and was airlifted to a local trauma center. These incidents highlight the important teamwork and collaboration between all of the partner agencies helping serve our community. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #vcairunit #lacountyfire #castateparkslifeguards #goldcoastambulance #chp
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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 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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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 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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