Ventura County Fire Department

Taken by VCFD Volunteer Photographer, Brallan Perez Favela 2020 https://www.instagram.com/bperezf/

Happy New Year! Have you signed up for VC Alert yet? Visit http://ow.ly/NvUc50D0DaI or text the word VCALERT to 313131 to register now to receive future emergency notifications specific to Ventura County.

Job-related cancer is a serious risk for Fire Fighters. That's why proper protective equipment and safety practices are so important. #FFCancerMonth

January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. It's a reminder of the risks associated with the job and the importance of taking steps to reduce those risks. #FFCancerMonth

Our deepest condolences go to our friends and family from Los Angeles. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

VCFD is staffing additional engines and support personnel for our expected wind event. Please visit vcfd.org to get Ready, Set, Go! program information.

It's almost that time of year! The Firefighters of Ventura County are once again partnering with ABC7 Community to bring the 28th annual #SparkOfLove toy drive to Ventura County. Visit vcfd.org/sparkoflove to find a participating location to drop off a new unwrapped toy to a child in your community. Together, we can keep the Spark of Love alive for children in Ventura County this holiday season!

Robby and Fire Marshall Massoud Araghi discuss the use of roof mounted sprinklers during a wildland fire. #vcfd #robbytotherescue

Last year, #VCFD teamed up with Ventura County’s Health Care Agency to bring cheer to children in hospitals by delivering toys to them and their siblings during the #SparkofLove toy drive. This year, due to social distancing and safety restrictions, the Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) firefighter’s set up a special Toy Delivery System to get the children toys by delivering to the Ventura Ronald McDonald Family Room at the Ventura County Medical Center . US&R used a cantilev...er ladder rescue system for this spectacular team training and delivery. Normally, this rescue system would be used to assist victims trapped in an excavation (like a underground parking lot) or elevation and either rise them or lower them to ground level. #VCFDCares Ventura City Fire Health Care Foundation For Ventura County See more

VCFD Academy 35, 40 and 45. Have a great day!

Tune in and practice your earthquake drill with the firefighters of VCFD.

REMINDER today at 10:15 AM is the Great Shakeout. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes. Join our Facebook Live drill at http://ow.ly/gcfB50BSmru

It’s almost time to practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 15th, at 10:15 AM for the "Great ShakeOut" Earthquake Drills! Tune into our Facebook live to join the VCFD drill! http://ow.ly/hGxX50BSmLd

October is Fire Prevention Month check out this Home Fire Safety video where VCFD shares fun facts to help children be fire safe at home. http://ow.ly/XWYO50BOoyf

Helmet cam footage created by one of our multitalented helicopter pilots from Ventura County Air Unit. The footage is from today’s fire near Santa Paula. Pretty cool stuff and a very unique perspective. As a reminder Twitter is our primary avenue for sharing news. However, incidents that immediately impact the public safety will be shared across all platforms. To see the twitter feed without the app visit VCFD.org and click active incidents.