Thank you to everyone who supported the 2022 #SparkOfLove toy drive. Your generousity helped over 30,000 children recieve a happier holiday.
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CherokeeFire #FF are arriving on scene of a working garage fire in the 5700 block of Cherokee Circle. Crews making good progress on the garage fire.
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Ventura County Fire’s most common call is a medical emergency. Last year, VCFD responded to 37,554 medical calls. Our firefighters are trained EMT and paramedics. See how the VCFD EMS cadre is honing the EMS skills of the 60th Fire Academy. #VCFD
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Did your agricultural operation sustain significant damage in the January storms? We would like to hear about it.
vcemergency.com.
¿Su operación agrícola sufrió daños significativos en las tormentas de enero? Nos gustaría saber de ello.
#VCSheriff #VCOES #Agriculture
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Did you know that most home heating fire deaths (86%) involved stationary or portable space heaters and 48% of all home heating fires occurs in December, January and February? Check out this fun little video to learn about home heating safety: conta.cc/3ZAj0rN
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#DracenaFire VCFD units on scene of a residential structure fire in the 15400 block of Dracena. Fire was in the attic and is knocked down. Units being released. No injures. #FF
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Join VCFD in celebrating #MartinLutherKingJrDay (MLK day). MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. VCFD volunteer info's here: vcfd.org/community-serv
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#RichardFire - UPDATE - #FF are on scene with at a garage fire in . Garage Fire knocked down. #FFs working on overhaul and salvage. Units being released.
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#RichardFire VCFD #FF are on scene of a residential structure fire in the 500 block of Richard Rd in . Garage fire. Fire contained to the garage. Primary search completed. Fire knocked down.
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VCFD storm response task force working in Piru to assist Ventura County Public Works by clearing storm drains and culverts as it rains. A task force is made up of our hand crew and heavy equipment operators. They are equipped with sand bags, hand tools and gas-powered water pumps
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Latest radar loop as of 654 AM:
Light rain moving into the area, most widespread across the #CentralCoast.
Current rain rates 0.20" or less per hour.
Expect rain to increase in coverage and intensity thru the day. #CAwx #larain
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You can fill your own sandbags to protect against flooding at many fire stations. conta.cc/3II22BM
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Puede llenar sus propios sacos de arena para protegerse contra inundaciones en muchas estaciones de bomberos. conta.cc/3II22BM
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Have you heard the old adage “Red skies in morning, sailors take warning” Well, another round of storms are forecasted to begin later today and end around Wednesday.
Visit vcemergency.com to stay informed of any evacuations or road closures.
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🌧Severe weather remains in the forecast. Stay aware of potential emergencies by signing up for VC Alerts.
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🌧El clima severo permanece en el pronóstico. Manténgase al tanto de posibles emergencias inscribiéndose en VC Alerts.
readyventuracounty.org/vc-alert
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Storm recovery - VCFD heavy equipment operators are working with Ventura County Public Works to clear county roadways of rocks and mud. Visit: vcfd.org/news/ready-for for rain safety tips.
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💧Are you #ReadyForRain?☔️
Read up on safety tips, watch preparedness videos, find out about home prep and sandbags and MORE: vcfd.org/news/ready-for
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is slowly escorting vehicles through Grimes Canyon between and . Roadway is expected to reopen this morning.
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The Evacuation Order for the Community of La Conchita has been lifted.
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La órden de evacuación ha sido suspendida en La Conchita.
#VCSheriff #VCOES #LaConchita
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STILL WORKING 💪! Crews continue to clear SR-126 at Hopper Creek near Piru. The sun is now shining on us! We will continue working around the clock to reopen the highway. A project is already being initiated to clear the debris on this bridge.
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⚠️SR-126 between Fillmore and Piru⚠️Traffic is being escorted through the closure one direction at a time. Extreme backups. Continue to avoid the area if possible.
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A quick video about recent events. If you approach standing or moving water: Turn around! Don’t drown! Just 6” of moving water can knock you off your feet.
Incident info on Twitter
VCemergency.com
VCAlert.org.
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Volunteer Photographer Spotlight:
We asked our VP's to submit their top 4 photos that showcase the Department during 2022.
VCFD's VP's capture moments of action- at fires, ceremonies, academies, events, and other incidents, showing their passion for photography!
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US-101 Southbound from Santa Barbara through Ventura is now OPEN
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#RT : RT : 4 more atmospheric rivers are on their way to California over the next 10 days.
Continue to prepare for heavy rainfall, extreme winds, and dangerous conditions.
Pay attention to local alerts, don't cross flood waters, and…
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Our dispatchers answered calls and dispatched crews to 218 incidents from 1/9 until 6 AM 1/10, including swiftwater rescues, structure fires and traffic collisions. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies. To report downed electrical lines, contact Southern California Edison at 800-611-1911.
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Looking for road closure information? 🚧 VC Emergency has an interactive map that shows conditions across the county.
For this and more up-to-date information on evacuations, advisories, and shelters visit vcemergency.com
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#CreekRescue VCFD Swiftwater rescue teams and Copter 4 completed a rescue on W Old Creek Rd. cross of N Ventura Ave. The resident was trapped on and island in the Ventura River. The victim had to shelter in place overnight due to access issues. No injuries.
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The US-101 northbound freeway is closed at SR-33 in the City of Ventura. Alternate route is via SR-126 to I-5
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Muchas de nuestras estaciones de bomberos tienen ubicaciones de sacos de arena donde puede llenar sus propios sacos de arena para protegerse contra las inundaciones. Obtenga la lista en vcfd.org/wp-content/upl
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Many of our fire stations have sandbagging locations where you can fill your own sandbags to protect against flooding. Get the list at vcfd.org/wp-content/upl
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#PekingInc; In total 18 victims were rescued, 1 person required medical attention for their minor injuries. 7 people were rescued using a ladder, 7 by air and 4 walked out. #Vcfd #swiftwater
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Fuerte lluvia continúa y podrá causar inundaciones en las tierras bajas. Solo maneje donde pueda ver la carretera.
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