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VCFD Places Truck 29 Into Service For the Santa Clara River Valley
The Ventura County Fire Department announced that Truck 29 has officially been placed into service, enhancing fire protection and technical rescue capabilities for the Santa Clara River Valley and the entire county. Truck 29 is a new 100-foot tractor-drawn aerial…
VCFD to Host Ribbon Cutting and Open House for New Live Fire Training Building
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…
Snake Safety While Hiking: Ventura County Fire Reminds Residents to Stay Aware Outdoors
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…
Chuck Scherrei Promoted to Deputy Fire Chief of Ventura County
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. Scherrei’s promotion marks a significant milestone in a distinguished career dedicated…
CAL FIRE to Review VCFD Operations on Wildfire That Preceded Mountain Fire
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…
VCFD Paramedics Administer First Whole Blood Transfusion in the Field– A Statewide First
In a landmark moment for emergency medical services, Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) paramedics assigned to Rescue Ambulance 50 administered the first-ever prehospital whole blood transfusion in the state of California during a response in the City of Oxnard last…