Established by the Sheriff’ Office in 1971. In 2009, the Fire District and Sheriff’s Office entered into an agreement in which the Unit became a joint venture.
Twenty four years ago, on January 31, 2000, 88 lives were lost when Alaska Air flight 261 tragically crashed into the Pacific Ocean between Port Hueneme and Anacapa Island. Memorial held at the Sundial constructed in honor and remembrance of those lost.
On Sunday, 10/29/23, Ventura County Copter 4 responded to a brush fire in the Camarillo area. The “Field Incident” burned approximately 21 acres and was quickly extinguished by responding personnel. #VCFD#VCSH
Timelapse of our maintenance technicians reinstalling the head on Cpt 8 after a component inspection. Half an hour cut to 30 seconds. The unseen heroes who keep us in the air. @VENTURASHERIFF@VCFD#maintenance#aviation#teamwork
Cpt 9, last weeks training at Lake Piru for water related emergencies. Big thank you to Lake Piru for giving us access to the lake for the day. @VENTURASHERIFF@VCFD