This 4th of July, VCFD is teaming up with Ventura County Sheriff to remind everyone that no matter how we say it, the message is the same: “leave fireworks to the professionals”. Celebrate responsibly! Keep your family, neighbors and our community safe by enjoying one of the many fireworks shows throughout Ventura County.

Join us at 6:59 a.m. at any VCFD fire station, headquarters, or dispatch for a moment of remembrance — honoring the lives lost and the courage of those who responded. #NeverForget #VCFD

VCFD placed a new rescue ambulance into service today at Fire Station 42 in Moorpark, enhancing the city’s emergency medical response and adding capacity during high-demand incidents. The new unit, designated Rescue Ambulance 42 (RA42), increases the number of medical transport resources available in the region and brings two additional firefighter-paramedics to the city each day. These added personnel will help deliver faster, more flexible service to residents during life-threatening emergencies. RA42 is fully equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, including whole blood for emergency transfusions, the LUCAS mechanical CPR device, and advanced Stryker gurneys—tools that support paramedics in delivering critical, pre-hospital care in the field. “Every second counts during a medical emergency,” said Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner. “This new rescue ambulance in Moorpark gives our firefighter-paramedics another tool to quickly begin advanced care and transport patients to the hospital without delay—especially during times of high system demand.” @CountyVentura @CityofMoorpark

VCFD celebrated the opening of new Fire Station 34 in Thousand Oaks with a ribbon cutting ceremony today. New Station 34 features two pull-through engine bays, seven dorms, office and conference room facilities, and more than triples the size of the previous station. Construction in the 1.9 acre facility began in April, 2022, and Medic Engine 34 began operating from the station on March 15th of this year. Thank you to Supervisor Jeff Gorell, Supervisor Vianey Lopez, Chairperson Janice Parvin, Thousand Oaks Mayor David Newman, Thousand Oaks Council Member Bob Engler, and County CEO Dr. Sevette Johnson for your support in bringing this project to completion, and joining us to celebrate today. VCFD also welcomed retired firefighters including many who had served at Fire Station 34. VCFD is proud to continue developing facilities and services that meet the needs of the communities we serve. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firestation #firefighter #thousandoaks

Firefighters have officially moved into VCFD’s brand-new Fire Station 34, located at Avenida de los Arboles and Mountclef Blvd. in Thousand Oaks. This state-of-the-art facility enhances our ability to serve the community with modern amenities and room for future growth. Currently, Station 34 is home to Medic Engine 34, staffed by a dedicated three-firefighter crew. The facility is also designed to support an additional engine company as service needs grow in Thousand Oaks. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with the community at an official grand opening ceremony soon. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #venturacounty #firestation #thousandoaks

With deep sorrow, the Ventura County Fire Department announces the line of duty death of Engineer Thomas “Tommy” James Daniel Minadeo at the age of 32. Engineer Minadeo dedicated his life to serving and protecting the community with unwavering commitment, professionalism, and heart. His bravery, dedication, and kindness left an indelible mark on those he worked alongside and the countless lives he touched. Minadeo joined the Ventura County Fire Department as a fire control worker in 2015. In 2017, he was hired as a firefighter, graduating from Academy 54. He was assigned to Truck 54 in Camarillo, Station 26 in Santa Paula, Station 31 in Thousand Oaks, Station 51 in El Rio, Station 55 in Camarillo and Station 53 in Port Hueneme. Tommy promoted to engineer in 2022 and served his final assignment at Station 45 in Simi Valley. Minadeo was diagnosed with job-related cancer last October and had been undergoing treatment. “Tommy was part of our fire family for nearly 10 years, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us in response to our community’s public safety needs,” Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said. “We now stand with Tommy’s family in grieving his passing and supporting each other.”

VCFD is adding four new @bmefire#Type3 brush engines to our fleet. These custom built brush engines include 🛠️ International Motors HV507 chassis 🛠️ WaterousCPK-3 PTO pumps 🛠️ 500 gallon UPF water tanks 🛠️ Foam Pro 2001 proportioners 🛠️ Dual electric hose reels by 🛠️ Custom compartment and hose bed design Thanks to BME Fire Trucks for their incredible work designing and manufacturing these apparatus; allowing us to better serve the diverse public safety needs of our county. #VCFD #firefighter #fireengine #brushfire #venturacountyfire #venturacounty #wildlandfire #bmefiretrucks