Thousand Oaks, CA — The Ventura County Fire Department, joined by community leaders and elected officials, will officially open its two new live fire training buildings with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the VCFD Training Complex. The event will provide attendees with an opportunity to tour the department’s … Read more
As temperatures rise and more residents head outdoors to enjoy Ventura County’s scenic trails, the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) is reminding the public to stay alert and practice snake safety while hiking. Rattlesnakes are active throughout the region, particularly in warmer months, and are often found along trails, in tall grass, and near rocks … Read more
On Monday, April 20th 2026 the Ventura County Fire Department will mail out the annual defensible space clearance notices to residents that are in our Fire Hazard Reduction Program. Residents receiveing a notice will have until June 1st to comply with their clearance requirements. We have included this 2026 Wildfire Preparedness Update informational flyer that … Read more
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) today announced the promotion of Chuck Scherrei to Deputy Fire Chief, a key leadership position responsible for day-to-day service delivery across the department. [Read more…]
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Delivering on a commitment by Fire Chief Dustin Gardner, the Ventura County Fire Department has reached an agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for an independent review of VCFD’s operations during a wildfire that preceded and eventually led to the Mountain Fire. [Read more…]
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) has received a $95,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to expand its child passenger safety initiatives. The grant runs through September 2026 and funding supports programs that reduce injuries and fatalities among children in motor vehicle crashes by promoting proper car … Read more
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Arson investigators determined the likely cause of the Mountain Fire was extreme wind dislodging a pocket of covered, hot tire debris from an earlier fire, the Ventura County Fire Department announced Nov. 7. [Read more…]
Fire Prevention Week is October 5th – 11th and the Ventura County Fire Department is teaming up with our partners at the National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) on their Charge Into Fire Safety campaign; promoting lithium ion battery safety awareness and resources… (see more)
The Ventura County Fire Department, in partnership with the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, will be hosting the 2025 Fall Prevention Forum on September 26, 2025, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Ventura County Fire Department Headquarters. [Read More…]
VCFD is currently working on updating the Ventura County Fire Code and Ventura County Wildland‑Urban Interface Code as part of the State’s triennial code adoption process. Click here for more information on the proposed changes. Questions or comments may be submitted at: firecodechanges@venturacounty.gov.
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