Oxnard children receive early Christmas surprise from Spark of Love
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VCFD & Thomas Aquinas College Create New Helispot For Area Firefighting & Rescue
A newly installed helispot on the campus of Thomas Aquinas College got its first use Tuesday afternoon as the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) trained a crew in advanced firefighting techniques using one of its recently purchased Sikorsky Firehawk helicopters. [Read more] https://s48417.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.09-Helipad_20B.mp4
Fire Safety in the Kitchen Will Keep This a Happy Thanksgiving
With shopping and preparations underway for Thanksgiving dinners with family and friends, the Ventura County Fire Department reminds everyone to practice fire safety in the kitchen when the cooking starts. [Read more] https://youtu.be/I9UED0BsF8Y
VCFD Welcomes Two New Chaplains
The Ventura County Fire Department Chaplain program consists of people who volunteer their time to assist residents of our community who have experienced the death or serious injury of a loved one. They are available to respond 24 hours a day, every day. Chaplains who answer that call are available to talk with, pray for, … Read more
Ventura County Fire Awarded $71K Grant to Increase Awareness of Child Passenger Safety
Ventura County Fire (VCFD) received a $71,00,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to educate the community on preventing motor vehicle injuries to children, the agencies announced today. In collaboration with Safe Kids Ventura County and Ventura County Public Health, VCFD aims to provide safety awareness and education related to child passenger … Read more
2021 Spark of Love Toy Drive Kicks Off for the Holiday Season
Read about this year’s Spark of Love Toy Drive
VCFD Volunteer receives national award for volunteer work in the community
VCFD  Community Volunteer Mary is honored with Daily Points of Light Award, which honors individuals making an impact and changing the world. Read more about her dedication to the community.
Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms
September is National Preparedness Month and a good time to check your smoke and smoke/carbon monoxide alarms. Be aware that on May 6, 2021, fire safety products manufacturer Kidde recalled Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060, and 2070 Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms due to risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire. Only … Read more
VCFD hosting blood drive August 18th to help with critically low blood supply
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