Who We Are
Mission: To anticipate and respond to the dynamic public safety needs of a diverse community of about 840,000 people.
Composed of approximately 658 dedicated men and women, the Ventura County Fire Protection District (commonly known as the Ventura County Fire Department) is an all-hazard, full-service special district operating under the Fire Protection District Law of 1987. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors serves as the district’s Board of Directors.
What We Do
Services of the Ventura County Fire Department include:
- Fire suppression and prevention services
- Emergency medical response and paramedic services
- Hazardous materials response and mitigation
- Disaster preparedness and emergency management
- Public safety education and fire prevention programs
- Urban search and rescue operations
- Wildland firefighting and vegetation management
