Official account for the Ventura County Fire Department. For accurate incident updates, follow
@VCFD_PIO
. For warnings, alerts & evacuations,
@VENTURASHERIFF
On International Firefighters Day, we proudly stand alongside the men and women of our VCFD family and salute the bravery and dedication of firefighters worldwide. Thank you for your commitment to keeping lives and our communities safe.
#InternationalFirefightersDay
#VCFD
#AzahaIncident
FF are on scene on the 11000 block of Azahar St in Saticoy. Fire reported in a single story residential structure upgraded to a second alarm with exposures involved. units are being released. Primary search complete and suppression activities continue.…
Muchas sonrisas en La Escuelita en Oxnard esta mañana mientras el Jefe de Bomberos Dustin Gardner leía a los futuros bomberos como parte de “
#Take5
and Read to Kids!” (su nombre en inglés).
Preparedness is key! Celebrating National PrepareAthon Day with a reminder to stay safe. Let's be ready for whatever comes our way!
Visit and for more emergency prep tips.
#PrepareathonDay
#SafetyTips
#VCFD
Fire Chief Dustin Gardner &
@VENTURASHERIFF
Jim Fryhoff helped kick off this years
#Take5
campaign this morning. Next week, they and other community leaders will read the books "How are You?" and "I Need A Hug" to children in English and Spanish to promote literacy.
We celebrate our lead chaplain, Kay Wilson-Bolton, for being honored with the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce's Community Service Award. In addition to leading our volunteer chaplains, she is the driving force behind SPIRIT in the fight against homelessness.
National Gardening Day with a friendly reminder from your VCFD: Safety first, green thumbs second! As you tend to your lawn, keep mower safety in mind, and opt for fire-safe plants to enhance your garden's beauty while reducing fire risks!
#NationalGardeningDay
#FireSafety
#VCFD
VCFD's FHRP aims to prevent wildfires by creating defensible space around structures. Property owners within fire hazard zones will receive notifications about brush clearing requirements, to help mitigate the risk of wildfires with a deadline of June 1st.
Teamwork 🚒
On 4/8, LACoFD FFs responded on a mutual aid call w/
@LAFDtalk
&
@VCFD
to a 2-story residential structure w/fire through the roof in
#Chatsworth
.
FFs worked together to combat the flames & prevent the spread to neighboring properties.
📸
@studlysteadman
(IG)
🐾On National Pet Day, remember to include your furry friends in your emergency preparedness plans. From first aid kits to evacuation routes, ensure your pets' safety is a top priority.
Check out for more pet safety tips!
Today
@RepBrownley
presented $963,000 to
@CountyVentura
to upgrade the region’s analog simulcast radio communications system. The upgraded system will be used by all
#PublicSafety
entities countywide to improve public safety & first responder
#communications
interoperability.
We would like to thank you all in
@CountyVentura
for your preparations and patience during the recent storm. Parts of the county received over 3” of rain. We had very few calls for service that were weather related and the roads were calm.
Thank you and have a wonderful Easter…
Thunderstorms are forming now and are expected to expand in coverage through tonight. Some may become severe with damaging winds and/or hail. Here are some details. If threatening weather approaches, go indoors.
#cawx
#larain
🌟 What an inspiring story! 🔥 Fire Chief Dustin Gardner was blown away by the dedication of teacher Lauren Schuster at Rio del Valle Middle School! 💼 Every Friday, Ms. Schuster's moderate/severe special education students serve up more than just coffee - they're brewing up…