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 event will provide attendees with an opportunity to tour the department’s newest state-of-the-art firefighter training facilities designed to support realistic, hands-on emergency response training for Ventura County firefighters and regional partners.

Event Details:

Who: Fire Chief Dustin Gardner, local elected officials, community leaders, and partner agencies

What: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Open House – New Live Fire Training Buildings

When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Where: Ventura County Fire Training Complex, 102 Durley Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010

The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting photo opportunity with fire officials and dignitaries. Guided tours of the two new training buildings will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m.

The new facilities will enhance firefighter readiness through realistic live fire, rescue, and tactical training scenarios while supporting regional collaboration and multi-agency preparedness.

Additional event details and media information will be released closer to the event date.

For more information, please contact the VCFD Public Information Office at (805) 389-9769.