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Ventura County Fire to Host Ribbon Cutting and Open House for New Live Fire Training Complex in Camarillo
The Ventura County Fire Department, joined by community leaders, elected officials, and regional partners, will officially open its new live fire training complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Ventura County Fire…
Division Chief Dan Horton Promoted to Assistant Chief of Operations
The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) is proud to announce the promotion of Division Chief Dan Horton to Assistant Chief of Operations. Chief Horton’s promotion marks a significant milestone in his 25-year career with VCFD. He has served in every…
Ventura Fire Department Seeks Community Input on First-Every Community Wildfire Protection Plan
The Ventura Fire Department, in partnership with the Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council, has drafted its first Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to help shape the final plan through public workshops and an online questionnaire. The draft Community…
One Person Injured in Ventura Residential Structure Fire
Incident Type: Residential Structure Fire Date/Time of Incident: November 2, 2025 / 0210-0430 hours Incident Location: West Ventura Cause/Origin: Under Investigation Injuries Reported: 1 Civilian Injury Units Committed On-Scene: 4 Engines, 2 Trucks, 2 Battalion Chiefs, 1 Squad, 2 Ventura…
Two Ventura Firefighters Injured While Tackling House Fire with Hoarding Conditions
Incident Type: Structure Fire Date/Time of Incident: September 16, 2025 / 16:14 Incident Location: 2900 Block of Sailor Ave Cause/Origin: Under Investigation Injuries Reported: 2 Firefighters Units Committed On-Scene: 8 Engines, 1 Squad, 2 Truck, 3 Ambulance, 1 Light air,…
Ventura Firefighters Extinguish Oven Fire in Apartment Complex
Incident Type: Structure Fire Date/Time of Incident: September 10, 2025, 4:47 PM Incident Location: 709 Jasper Avenue Cause/Origin: Under investigation Injuries Reported: None Units Committed On-Scene: 3 Engines, 1 Paramedic Squad, 1 Battalion Chief, 1 Ladder Truck Total Fire Personnel…
Homeowner Contains Garage Fire with Garden Hose in Ventura
Incident Type: Structure Fire Date/Time of Incident: July 28, 2025 / 0450-0630 hours Incident Location: 3900 Block of Dean Dr. Ventura, CA Cause/Origin: Under Investigation Injuries Reported: No injuries reported Units Committed On-Scene: 2 Engines, 1 Truck, 1 Battalion Chief,…
Crane Truck Caught Fire in Ventura Shutting Down Highway 101 on Tuesday
Date Of Release: July 22, 2025 Fire Incident Number: 25-0063297 Incident Type: Commercial Vehicle Fire Date/Time of Incident: July 22, 2025 / 0735hrs-0900hrs. Incident Location: SB 101 FW x Lemon Grove Crossing. Ventura, CA Units Committed On-Scene: 3 Engines, 1…