The Ventura County Criminal Justice Training Center provides basic POST academy training for Tri-County Police and Sheriff Departments. Once applicants are hired as entry level Ventura Police Officer Trainees they attend a 24 week training program a long side trainees from other agencies in our area. Take a look at the video produced by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office to learn more about the training program. The Ventura Police Department is hiring Police Officer Trainees and Lateral or Acad
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The Ventura County Criminal Justice Training Center provides basic POST academy training for Tri-County Police and Sheriff Departments. Once applicants are hired as entry level Ventura Police Officer Trainees they attend a 24 week training program a long side trainees from other agencies in our area. Take a look at the video produced by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office to learn more about the training program. The Ventura Police Department is hiring Police Officer Trainees and Lateral or Acad
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VCFD firefighters provided CERT training for 200 members of the Ventura County Office of Education. Our crews led sessions in fire suppression and fire extinguishers, bleeding control, as well as splinting and bandaging. VCFD’s community-based CERT training teaches participants to prepare for everyday emergencies and potential disasters. For more information about CERT training or to sign up for an upcoming CERT class, visit our website at www.vcfd.org/cert #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firedepartme
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VCFD firefighters provided CERT training for 200 members of the Ventura County Office of Education. Our crews led sessions in fire suppression and fire extinguishers, bleeding control, as well as splinting and bandaging. VCFD’s community-based CERT training teaches participants to prepare for everyday emergencies and potential disasters. For more information about CERT training or to sign up for an upcoming CERT class, visit our website at www.vcfd.org/cert #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firedepartme
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Firefighters' Basic Training: A look at the NFTI Bicol Satellite. All firefighters undertake this mandatory 4-month training regimen which covers the basics of firefighting, rescue, emergency medical first response, and other courses related to the services offered by the BFP. The main National Fire Training Institute Campus is located at Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba, Laguna. The BFP is planning to put up additional training centers to accommodate the growing number of applicants and the demand for
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Firefighters' Basic Training: A look at the NFTI Bicol Satellite. All firefighters undertake this mandatory 4-month training regimen which covers the basics of firefighting, rescue, emergency medical first response, and other courses related to the services offered by the BFP. The main National Fire Training Institute Campus is located at Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba, Laguna. The BFP is planning to put up additional training centers to accommodate the growing number of applicants and the demand for
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VCFD Firefighters training this week on structure and vehicle fire operations. This training scenario involved simulating a vehicle fire that spread into a structure with a victim trapped inside. Training in limited visibility and under realistic conditions ensures your VCFD firefighters are prepared for all types of emergencies. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firefighters #firetraining | Ventura County Fire Department
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VCFD Firefighters training this week on structure and vehicle fire operations. This training scenario involved simulating a vehicle fire that spread into a structure with a victim trapped inside. Training in limited visibility and under realistic conditions ensures your VCFD firefighters are prepared for all types of emergencies. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firefighters #firetraining | Ventura County Fire Department
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VCFD and LA County firefighters partnered to conduct training on structure fire and mayday operations. Crews from LA County Fire Engine 89 (Agoura Hills) and Engine 144 (Westlake Village) joined VCFD Truck 35, Engine 36, and Rescue Ambulance 30 for this hands-on training. Using VCFD’s new state-of-the-art training facility, firefighters from both agencies simulated a working structure fire, including a mayday and the rescue of a downed firefighter. Training together enhances interoperability, bu
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VCFD and LA County firefighters partnered to conduct training on structure fire and mayday operations. Crews from LA County Fire Engine 89 (Agoura Hills) and Engine 144 (Westlake Village) joined VCFD Truck 35, Engine 36, and Rescue Ambulance 30 for this hands-on training. Using VCFD’s new state-of-the-art training facility, firefighters from both agencies simulated a working structure fire, including a mayday and the rescue of a downed firefighter. Training together enhances interoperability, bu
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#ClaraFire Ventura County firefighters have contained a vegetation fire in the Santa Clara River bottom, south of Santa Paula and west of the 12th Street Bridge. The fire is confined to a naturally occurring debris pile of arundo and bamboo near the riverbank, measuring approximately 15 feet deep, 30 feet long, and 12 feet wide. A dozer and excavator are en route to assist in breaking up the vegetation, allowing firefighters to fully extinguish the fire. Residents may notice smoke in the area fo
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#ClaraFire Ventura County firefighters have contained a vegetation fire in the Santa Clara River bottom, south of Santa Paula and west of the 12th Street Bridge. The fire is confined to a naturally occurring debris pile of arundo and bamboo near the riverbank, measuring approximately 15 feet deep, 30 feet long, and 12 feet wide. A dozer and excavator are en route to assist in breaking up the vegetation, allowing firefighters to fully extinguish the fire. Residents may notice smoke in the area fo
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Today, with the support of Ventura County Professional Firefighters Association, VCFD Station 25 crew, Wildland crews, Explorers, and Volunteers came together to clean up our beaches, parking lots, and roadways from recent celebrations and beach enjoyment. 🏖️🎇 Every year, approximately 11 million pounds of trash enter the ocean from California’s coastal regions. This includes debris from holidays like Independence Day – the dirtiest day on the beach. 🗑️ Reducing the amount of trash that ends
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Today, with the support of Ventura County Professional Firefighters Association, VCFD Station 25 crew, Wildland crews, Explorers, and Volunteers came together to clean up our beaches, parking lots, and roadways from recent celebrations and beach enjoyment. 🏖️🎇 Every year, approximately 11 million pounds of trash enter the ocean from California’s coastal regions. This includes debris from holidays like Independence Day – the dirtiest day on the beach. 🗑️ Reducing the amount of trash that ends
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This weekend, VCFD wildland firefighters teamed up with the Ventura County Aviation Unit to conduct joint training exercises in Sycamore Canyon. Using one of VCFD’s Firehawk helicopters, crews practiced both insertion and extraction techniques—deploying firefighters into rugged terrain and safely airlifting them out. These skills are critical during real-world wildland fire operations, where helicopters often play a vital role in accessing remote or hard-to-reach areas. Training in local terrain
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Our officers and Ventura Fire Department firefighters work side by side in realistic active shooter scenario-based training to ensure we are prepared to respond immediately, efficiently, and effectively to reduce harm and save lives. While we hope to never face such a situation, please know we are prepared to run toward danger for our community. This week, we ran multiple scenarios, learned what worked best, and talked about how to increase response times and reactions when seconds matter. In ye
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VCFD along with firefighters from with Ventura City Fire, Oxnard Fire, LAFD, and Fillmore Fire conducted a controlled burn in Fillmore earlier today. The controlled burn operation was part of the S219 Firing Operations class led by instructors from VCFD. This training provides firefighters with hands-on experience using strategic burn operations as part of their firefighting tactics. The burn also provided hands-on training for newly hired VCFD hand crew members in an active but controlled fire
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Watch how VCFD firefighters and the City of Ventura, and their public works department are preparing for Saturday’s storm. Crews continue to reinforce the sand berm and clean up after yesterday’s rogue wave incident. VCFD Hand Crew members are working with the City’s Public Works by clearing driveways as the PW Dept clears the roads. The ventura County fire department is encouraging individuals to avoid the coastal areas during the storm and high surf warning. All City, State, and County beaches
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VCFD Firefighters practicing advanced airway management skills as part of their training with the Ventura College Paramedic program. Since January 2025, eight VCFD firefighters have been immersed in this intensive, 1,000 hour program, gaining expertise through classroom instruction, skills labs, and clinical training. This week, firefighters are practicing critical advanced airway management skills such as endotracheal intubation and airway obstruction removal with Magill forceps. #VCFD #ventura
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Recent graduates from Ventura County Criminal Justice Training Center’s Academy Class 23-2 were given a unique opportunity to tour the Air Unit. 🚁 This experience is designed to help them better understand the capabilities of the unit and how to use them effectively in the field. During the tour, they were able to fly in helicopters and experience the critical role played by the aircraft, pilots, and crew chiefs in patrol environments. This hands-on experience will enhance their ability to work
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Not your typical fire academy: Ventura Training Center makes firefighters out of parolees
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Week 8 is complete and we’re turning up the heat! 🔥👀 Our Fire Academy recruits took their training to the next level—learning about fire behavior and experiencing live fire scenarios firsthand. Understanding how fire moves, grows, and reacts in different situations is critical for every firefighter, and nothing beats real-world, hands-on experience. Through intense training, teamwork, and controlled environments, these recruits are gaining the knowledge and confidence needed to protect our com
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VCFD collaborated with Hearts of Heroes interviewing our firefighters and sharing lessons they learned from the academy that they carry with them on every call. VCFD will be featured on an upcoming episode of Hearts of Heroes - which airs on ABC every week. #vcfd #venturacountyfire #firefighter #paramedic #emt #fireacademy #heartsofheroes | Ventura County Fire Department
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Today we recognize International Firefighters Day. From medical emergencies to structure and wild land fires, traffic collisions, hazardous materials incidents and more, your VCFD firefighters are honored to serve our community. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firefighter #fireengine #internationalfirefightersday #instafirefighter | Ventura County Fire Department
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Meet #VCFD Assistant Chief Mike Milkovich and learn how we keep our firefighters trained, assist other agencies with training and how you can learn preparedness through our Ventura County CERT program.http://vcfd.org/Public-Information-AnnualReport | Ventura County Fire Department
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Jump out of a perfectly good helicopter! Watch as VCFD firefighters jump into the ocean during their recent water rescue training. If you are going to enjoy your summer at the beach VCFD recommends that you swim at a beach with a lifeguard on duty, learn how to recognize a rip current and never dive into water when you can't see the bottom. http://www.usla.org/?page=RIPCURRENTS | Ventura County Fire Department
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VCFD along with Ventura City Fire, Oxnard Fire and Federal Fire Ventura responded to a brush fire in the river bottom south of Auto Center Drive in Ventura. Firefighters mounted a coordinated and aggressive attack using dozers, handcrews, engines and helicopters; keeping the fire confined to the river bottom. The fire was mapped at 55.7 acres. No structures were threatened. Firefighters will remain on scene working to address and spot fire and hot spots in the fire footprint. The cause of the fi
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The Atwater Training Center is officially open—training the next generation of California’s firefighters! 🚒 As CAL FIRE’s fourth training center and the newest in our statewide network, this facility offers high-quality training and hands-on experience for both new recruits and seasoned personnel. Firefighters here sharpen their skills in fire prevention and suppression, and emergency medical response. CAL FIRE is committed to investing in high-quality training and facilities, building a strong
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VCFD Firefighter Trainees receiving Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) training in live fire conditions at our Regional Training Center. Trainees practice locating lost or injured firefighters in a realistic live fire environment with limited visibility. Firefighters also practice radio discipline; learning how to call for help and communicate effectively in an emergency situation. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firefighter #firetraining #RIC #livefiretraining #rescue #firstresponders | Ventura County Fir
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VCFD conducted confined space rescue training in Oak View today. Engine companies from our Oak View, Ojai and Rincon stations were presented with a simulated unconscious victim located approximately 50 feet inside of a storm drain. Firefighters wearing SCBAs for respiratory protection and tethered on a rope system made entry to the site, located, packaged, and extricated the simulated victim. This training enables our firefighters to practice complex rescue skills, incident communications, and c
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Ceremony honoring the fallen firefighters of Ventura County. | Ventura County Fire Department
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This week, VCFD held its annual confined space rescue technician training for our Urban Search and Rescue team. Specialized props at our regional training center provide team members with realistic opportunities to practice important rescue skills. Our USAR team members train extensively on all aspects of specialized rescue, such as confined space, trench rescue, building collapse, rope rescue, and much more. VCFD is proud to support all of our specialized rescue teams as they strive to meet the
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VCFD was proud to participate in the Ventura College Paramedic Program simulation training event last week. Over a 2-day period, your VCFD firefighters supported and mentored students from the VC Paramedic and EMT programs, as well as Foothill Technology High School’s Emergency Medical Responder program. VCFD also provided two of our Rescue Ambulances, helping demonstrate the conditions and challenges of providing critical emergency medical care in a field setting. The event was also supported b
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🌊 Meet Ventura Fire’s Ocean Rescue Team, a highly trained crew that jumps in when seconds count. From deploying off boats to navigating strong waves and rip currents, this specialty unit trains year-round in every condition they may face on duty. That includes nighttime drills and low-visibility scenarios, where rescuers practice operating in darkness, relying on communication, lighting techniques, and muscle memory instead of clear sightlines. Night training builds confidence, sharpens decisio
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Day 1 - VCFD Academy 63 Ventura County Fire Department Academy 63 began today - starting with a live fire demonstration that showed the critical skills our newest firefighters must learn to master. The demonstration was led by our live fire cadre and supported by members of Academy 62 who recently completed their 1-year probation. Over the next 20 weeks, Academy 63 will receive hands-on training in structural and wildland firefighting, EMS, auto extrication, hazardous materials, urban search and
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