Fed Fire Ventura County

FFV is proud to announce FF Russell Shoumake's promotion to ENGINEER, in addition to taking on this responsibility and maintaining his Paramedic, he serves as BLS/ACLS/PALS/NREMT/CPR Instructor for Navy Region Southwest and is constantly helping Federal Firefighters maintain required certifications. Thank you for your continued support and dedication.

Fed Fire Ventura putting in some work this weekend with emphasis on technical proficiency and wildland conditioning.

FFV would like to welcome three new members to our team; FF Tyson Cardenas comes to us from NB Coronado and will be assigned to SNI Sta. 74, FF James Cruz comes to use from MCAS Miramar and will be assigned to Sta. 73 Port Hueneme, and FF Zach Olson, San Pasqual Fire Academy will be assigned to Sta. 72 Point Mugu. CONGRATULATIONS you are joining an extraordinary group of professionals!

Fed Fire Ventura Quint-72, B28, ME56, MED661, LIFEGS2 and CHP was dispatched to Heavy Rescue TC on the PCH near Deer Creek for a vehicle over the side. Patient was able to self-extricate and was treated for minor injuries and transported to a local area hospital.

Congratulations to Federal Fire Battalion Chief David Santillo for 25 years of service, Fire Captain Timothy Guiles for 35 years of service, Fire Captain Enrique Barba for 25 years of service, and Engineer Michael Melgar for 15 years of service. Amazing accomplishment!!!

FFV Q-73 on the job last night in Oxnard

Fed Fire Ventura wishes Captain Vince Plymire farewell as he moves into his next chapter, RETIREMENT!! 26 years of service in the books serving at all four of our stations throughout his career. Thank you for your service Cap, you will truly be missed!

Stations 71, 72, and 73 came out to Mugu Air Terminal to bid CAPTAIN VINCE PLYMIRE farewell and good luck in his retirement as he returns from his last SNI flight today. He has been a tremendous leader and mentor to our department, one that will leave a lasting impact well into the future. We THANK YOU for your dedicated service and wish you the very best in your future endeavors!

FED FIRE Q72, E72, CH72 responded with VCFD, Gold Coast Ambulances, CHP and State Parks to a TC involving two vehicles on PCH at Mugu Rifle Range & Chumash. Upon arrival incident was upgraded to a Level-1 MCI and crews rendered medical care to multiple patients who were transported to local area hospitals. Accident is under investigation by CHP. North/Southbound traffic was shutdown for approximately 40 minutes.

Happy Thanksgiving from Fed Fire Ventura

Each year in November, the fire agencies of Ventura County hold a remembrance for firefighters who have lost their lives due to job related injuries and illnesses. This year due to COVID-19 we will not have a live, in-person service. Instead, we have shared a tribute video. Four firefighters are being added to the wall this year in memory of their service. Their family members and colleagues will provide testimony to their personal characteristics and professional dedication in this video.

FFV Q-72, E-72, CH-72, VCFD, OFD, CHP, and Gold Coast Ambulance responded to a TC with entrapment at Mugu Rock this morning. One patient was successfully extricated and transported. Accident is under investigation by CHP.

Fed Fire Ventura would like to welcome three new lateral FF’s to our team. FF/PM Russell Shoumake comes to us from Fed Fire China Lake, FF/EMT Emily Gade comes to us from Fed Fire San Diego, and FF/EMT Jacob Black comes to us from Travis AFB. Welcome aboard!

#JillFire Today firefighters from VCFD, OFD and FedFire responded to a garage fire in Port Hueneme in an apartment complex. The garage had living units above. T...hanks to a quick knockdown the fire was isolated to the garage only. There were no residents or firefighters injured. Four residents were displaced due to electrical hazards remaining however. See more

Station 72 wall project complete! Well done FFV...onto the next endeavor!

Today kicks off our #FirePreventionWeek here on #NBVC! Throughout the week NBVC will be introducing our proud and hard-working Fire Prevention team. Life long ...resident of Ventura County and Fire Prevention Chief Marcela Martinez leads her team from the front here at NBVC Fire Prevention Team. With 25 years of service with the Federal Fire Department she has the experience to truly keep our Sailors and civilian counter parts safe. Chief Martinez and her team are in charge of inspecting roughly 12,000 buildings throughout the year to ensure codes are met which span across all three bases, Santa Cruze Island, and some portions of Camarillo. With a vast area of responsibility, Chief Martinez still finds time to help educate over 7,000 Sailors and civilian counter parts a year, to be a loving wife and mother to wonderful 5 kids and be an active part in our community. When asked why Chief Martinez picked the Fire Prevention team on NBVC she could not help but to get sentimental when talking about how she grew up seeing Fire Fighters and the Military as her heroes. Now after being a part of the team for 25 years Chief Martinez has gained her family away from home, as many of us can understand. With all the tedious hours devoted to sweat, passion and dedication, NBVC could not ask for a better Fire Prevention Chief to aid in keeping us safe. #FirePreventionSafetyTip from Chief Martinez: Ensure you have a working smoke detector and practice your evacuation plan!

Fire Prevention Inspector Veronica Mijaras was born and raised in Oxnard and has been a part of the #FirePrevention Team for 29 years here at #NBVC. With a fami...ly as big as her heart, Inspector Mijaras has 3 children, 2 grandbabies and a loving husband. Inspector Mijaras’ day starts with finding out the tasks required for the day which often includes inspecting one or more of the 400+ buildings she’s in charge of. Inspections include verifying the buildings are up to code, and if they are not then giving guidance on how to be code compliant, as well as checking portable fire extinguishers and checking fire alarm systems. Another big task, and some might argue the most important, is the training and education Inspector Mijaras and the team gives to over 7,000 Sailors and their civilian counter parts. When asked what her favorite part of her job was she recalled helping get an AFFF system installed that had been hindering a hangar on Point Mugu for a number of years. Once installed properly the hangar was finally allowed to return normal operations, and of course be code compliant. Retirement is around the corner for Inspector Mijaras who looks forward to relaxing and volunteering to educate the public on Fire Prevention in her off time. Big thank you to Inspector Mijaras! #FirePreventionSafetyTip from Inspector Mijaras: Verify your appliances work properly and are maintained properly, as well. Never skip on the Fall and Spring cleaning!

We continue our #FirePreventionWeek with Fire Prevention Inspector Veronica Vasquez! Born and raised in Ventura County this mother of a beautiful daughter conti...nues to excel here at #NBVC. With two years under her belt she has a lot learn but that doesn't stop her from leading. Inspector Vasquez inspects 400+ buildings yearly, which is only a fraction of the 12,000 buildings the Fire Prevention Team is in charge of. Inspections include verifying the buildings are up to code, and if they are not then giving guidance on how to be code compliant, as well as checking portable fire extinguishers and checking fire alarm systems. Another big task Inspector Vasquez has is the training and education to over 7,000 Sailors and their civilian counter parts. In Inspector Vasquez' off time she likes to go on adventures with her daughter. Thank you, Inspector! #HOOYAH #FirePreventionSafetyTip from Inspector Vasquez: "Lighters and matches are NOT toys! Also, once you get to safety from a structure fire, do NOT reenter the building. Wait for help to arrive."

The fourth and final member of our #FirePrevention Team is Fire Prevention Inspector Joel Rodriguez. Ventura County native, husband and father of three means In...spector Rodriguez is always active. Whether it’s practicing drills with his children at home, teaching the 7,000 Sailors and civilians on #NBVC, or doing his inspections on one or more of his 400 buildings, Inspector Rodriguez is a busy man with determination and purpose. In his two years here at NBVC Fire Prevention Team, Inspector Rodriguez has won the hearts of many and helped maintain the safety of all Sailors and staff aboard NBVC by putting in the hours, blood, sweat, and heart we need. When asked about his favorite part of being a Fire Prevention Inspector and why he chose it, Inspector Rodriguez said he wanted to show his children that you can be whoever you want to be regardless of age. For Inspector Rodriguez, his pride and joy in being an Inspector is helping prevent those mishaps which in turn saves the lives of those he cares about, his community. #FirePreventionSafetyTip from Inspector Rodriguez: When in doubt, just get out and always practice your evacuation plan!

Fire Prevention Week is here!

Station 72 wall project is half complete; Maltese Cross constructed from pallet wood with OOS fire axes. Next step is to build rustic accent wall with pallet planks and LED backlighting.

FED FIRE VENTURA dispatched with Op-area to a 2-vehicle TC on Hueneme Rd. Q72 crew utilized rescue tools to remove door to access patient who was transported by MED663 to a local area hospital, a second patient was released on scene with minor injury.

FFV along with Op-area partners was dispatched to an EMS call at Mugu Rock that quickly turned into a TECH RESCUE involving a climber who was unable to scale back down the rock's near vertical ridge, ultimately the patient was rescued by AIRSQ-8 and safely lowered to awaiting medical crews.

NBVC 9/11 ceremony. 19 years ago today. No day shall erase you from the memory of time - Virgil ... Never Forget. 343.

Fed Fire Ventura and Fed Fire Seal Beach conducting a second day of live fire training today.

Fed Fire Ventura and Fed Fire Seal Beach crews conducting annual live fire training this morning.