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After 18 years of dedicated service to our members, their families, and the Local April Guerrero is saying goodbye. As the long-time Office Manager April expertly managed the day-to-day administrative and accounting aspects of the Local's business allowing the elected VCPFA board to focus on the important labor relations, political and charities work on behalf of our members. In the last few years, April stepped into the role of VCPFA Insurance Administrator where she assisted members with administering VCPFA medical benefits while also overseeing administration of the Benefit Trust program and VCFD WOAF non-profit. April was recently offered a great career opportunity at a local public-sector education agency. We are sad to see her leave and will miss her deeply but we congratulate her and wish her the best of success in her new endeavor. Please feel free to drop by or call the Association office to wish April farewell.
We continue to honor the selfless sacrifice of our brothers and sisters and remember those who lost their lives 21 years ago. #neverforget #September11
On August 7th VCFD's own Captain McGrath and Chief Cleary will once again be competing in "Charity Karaoke - Sing for a Cause" hosted by Conejo Senior Volunteer Program to benefit the VCFD Widow's, Orphans & Assistance Fund. Check out www.vcfdwoaf.org/karaoke to support this worthy cause.
Election Day for the 2022 Primary Election is upon us! We ask that you take the time to read up on the officials we, as a public safety union, have chosen to support. Gaining the recognition of a public safety union shows proven strength in leadership and compassion, as we want the very best for our communities. Jeff Gorell Janice Parvin for Supervisor 2022 Jacqui Irwin Assemblymember Steve Bennett Congressman Salud Carbajal Congresswoman Julia Brownley Anthony Angelini Vote Fryhoff 4 Sheriff Find your polling place: (Ventura County) https://recorder.countyofventura.org/vote-center-locations/ (Statewide) https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place
VCPFA is proud to endorse Jeff Gorell for Ventura County Supervisor, D2. Jeff is a former State Assemblyman who has always supported firefighters and their families. He served on the Woolsey Fire Task Force to identify and adopt best practices to help safeguard communities from brushfires and protect the firefighters fighting them. His extensive experience serving as the City of Los Angeles Deputy Mayor for Homeland Security and Public Safety, a criminal prosecutor, and State Legislature demonstrate his commitment to public safety and the community. Jeff is also a Navy veteran, and as they say in the USN, "every sailor is a firefighter". Join us in supporting Jeff Gorell for Supervisor.
Before the day is over we'd like to wish those that "keep the wheels turning" in an office a Happy Administrative Professionals Day! (pictured are the 3 responsible for our office at yesterday's golf tournament) We'd also like to wish our Admin Assistant, Amber well as this is her last week with us. Amber worked for VCPFA for a number of years and re-joined our team a year ago while on her extended stay back in California. Her family will be leaving again soon, as their time here is almost up and their new home will be completed. Thank you for enthusiastically jumping right back into your role like you never left. You will be missed (again)!
Thank you to everyone that supported our first annual Battle of the Badges Golf Tournament. It was a pleasure to partner with Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs' Association (VCDSA) to make this event happen. Mark your calendars for April 24, 2023!
Thanks for making sure our golfers and guests don't go thirsty! @boozeleague Bunnin Automotive Group PXG 2 More days until Battle of the Badges!
This event would not be possible without our awesome sponsors. Thanks Anthem BlueCross BlueShield @hub_intl @kerncountyfirefighters @venturaortho Bunnin Automotive Group Jacqui Irwin @boozeleague for your Seargent/Engineer Level Sponsorships!
Shout out to our Captain Level Sponsors! California Fire Foundation Oceanview Medical Specialists United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, IAFF Local-112 Waste Mangement loanDepot https://www.rlslawyers.com/ Send Rover On Over https://www.hmsoffice.com/ CAHP Credit Union
Thank you PORAC (Peace Officers Research Association of California) Bunnin Automotive Group Ventura Orthopedics!
Thank you Cookskey & Marenstein https://iodlawfirm.com/ @CrownOfVentura https://www.crownclassicautos.com/
Shout out to our Title Sponsor, Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee, LLP. Thank you for your sponsorship and for protecting the rights of those who protect our communities.
Ventura County Firefighters and Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs' Association (VCDSA) still need a shirt sponsor for the Battle of the Badges Golf Tournament! What better way to support your local first responders and get your name out there? A few Swag sponsorships are also still available. For more info, visit www.vcbattleofthebadges.com or give us a call
Join the Ventura County Professional Firefighters Association and the Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs' Association (VCDSA) for the 1st Annual Battle of the Badges Golf Tournament on Tuesday, April 26th. visit www.vcbattleofthebadges.com for more info #golf #battleofthebadges #leo #firefighters #vcfd #vcsheriff
VCPFA wishes you and your loved ones a safe, joyful and healthy holiday season.
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Fire Control Worker Zachary Gregson. He has succumbed to his injuries sustained from an off-duty motorcycle accident that occurred on July 15th, 2021. Zachary served on the Ventura County Fire Department’s Hand Crew with his final assignment as Dozer Swamper for Dozer-12. He leaves behind a loving family, a strong group of friends, and a grateful fire department. Zachary dedicated his life to helping others by fighting fires. In his last days, that spirit of service to others continued as he has donated his vital organs in a final act of selflessness. It is the family’s hope that his generous spirit will live on through this gift of life. Thank you to everyone who has supported, donated, and prayed for Zachary and his family over these last few days. We ask that you please continue to keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸 from your Ventura County Firefighters ______________________ 𝕃𝕚𝕜𝕖 & 𝕗𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 ✔️ IG: @Venturacountyfirefighters FB: Ventura County Firefighters Twitter: @VCPFA ______________________ #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team
I’m case you’re wondering if we are excited for the 4th of July... 🇺🇸 Have a safe 4th of July weekend ! ______________________ 𝕃𝕚𝕜𝕖 & 𝕗𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 ✔️ IG: @Venturacountyfirefighters FB: Ventura County Firefighters Twitter: @VCPFA ______________________ #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team
Firefighter/Paramedic Steve Jones, Medic-Engine 34 Thousand Oaks, Faces of your #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team 📸: @moorparkfirephotographer
Walking Into fire season like... ⬆️ As the weather seems to get warmer and warmer, your firefighters are gearing up for the challenges ahead. You’ll notice “Strike teams” of type 1 & type 3 engines (Teams of 5 engines with 3 to 4 person staffing) being deployed in and out of Ventura County to major fires. You’ll also see in future posts our members that deploy on federal and state wildland management teams, alongside with firefighters that deploy as a single resource. So stay tuned for future stories/posts. With these deployments your Ventura County Firefighters will back fill fire stations as we send members out to these incidents. This profession is a calling to serve, and we’ll do just that! ______________________ 𝕃𝕚𝕜𝕖 & 𝕗𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 ✔️ IG: @Venturacountyfirefighters FB: Ventura County Firefighters Twitter: @VCPFA ______________________ #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team
Truck days 🇺🇸 #RoofWork #TillerTuesday From a recent structure fire captured by @moorparkfirephotographer #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team
Firefighters from Medic Engine 343 sharing the view out on the line tonight in #KernCounty for the #ShellFire ______________________ 𝕃𝕚𝕜𝕖 & 𝕗𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 ✔️ IG: @Venturacountyfirefighters FB: Ventura County Firefighters Twitter: @VCPFA ______________________ #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team
“Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well-trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely…I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking” – General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander #dday #honor #remember
Today our brothers and sisters from LaCo Fire and the families hurt by this tragedy grieve for the loss of a firefighter and the serious injuries of another. Please take the time to visit their social media pages and help in their campaigns to assist their families. @lacountyfd @iafflocal1014 @lacountyfirefighters
Memorial Day 2021 Today we honor & remember the sacrifices from the brave men and women who selflessly served our great nation. #MemorialDay #Veterans #GoldstarFamily #ThankYouForYourService
Fire season ready 🔥 #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team 📸: @bperezf
Last week Academy 58 put in the work on the #VCFD burn props running scenario after scenario preparing for their week of “ride outs” in the field. This week all academy 58 recruits are riding alongside firefighters in the field learning first hand how to put all the pieces of the puzzle together. After this week they’ll return back to the academy for graduation and then they’ll be assigned to engine and truck companies during probation. It’s during this probationary period that your firefighters are tested daily, physically and mentally trained, and properly mentored on how to be successful in this career. This isn’t their last week to ask questions about the job, it’s a career of constant learning. However after this week they’ll be relied upon by their companies and the public to do the best job possible. Good luck 58! #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team
Get out there and train! E41 testing out the TFT Blitzfire portable monitor, this new tool is making its way throughout the department for some R&D. Our training division leads the charge in bringing new equipment to the field & it’s your firefighters that put it to the test! This piece of equipment hooks up to the end of a hose line allowing a single firefighter to stretch the hose, carry the equipment, and start flowing water seamlessly. In under 2 minutes there could be 500 gallons of water flowing, unattended, so our firefighters can perform other important tasks. #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team
“There is no shortcut, there is no hack, there’s only one way... so get after it” - Jocko Willink #discipline #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team
Firefighter Josh Varnum, Crew 12 Crew Boss, Faces of your #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team 📸: @jonathanstp05
Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Mercer, Medic-Engine 43 East Simi Valley, Faces of your #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team 📸: @415firephoto
If you live in the city of #Ventura take the time and get involved on April 21st for a special city council meeting regarding your #VenturaCityFire and support your @venturafireassociation Repost from @venturafireassociation • “Attention Ventura City Residents” The safety of your family and our community is the highest priority for your Ventura City Firefighters. Please join us at a Special Council Meeting regarding the safety of our great City If you live in Ventura City and support your local Ventura City Firefighters tune into the **Special City Council Meeting** April 21st at 6pm The City of Ventura conducted a nearly 2 year long performance study on your local fire department. This study found necessary improvements to your public safety and we want the citizens to be informed. We not only work in this beautiful city, but we also live here and are an active part of the community. We are asking for your support by joining in on the meeting and joining the discussion on what our city needs. The meeting can be accessed via the city’s YouTube Channel, Webex and local cable television. Join a Web Ex meetingLIVE: https://cityofventura.webex.com/cityofventura/onstage/g.php?MTID=e21a8d904 117c309755ac736a5de0ea57 Watch a live stream of the meeting at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos, YouTube at https://www.YouTube.com/cityofventura/live or on Cable TV – Channel 15, live and replayed as listed on CAPS media schedule. ⁃ Ventura City Fire Association L3431 #VenturaCityfirefighters #Ventura #local3431 #VFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, where we recognize those in an extremely thankless job. Our dispatch center dubbed, Ventura, dispatch all fire and EMS responses for us in #VenturaCounty They answer the call and get the wheels rolling in order to try and save someone’s life, often without ever knowing the outcome. Their training, professionalism and passion for the job are heard everyday. Thank you for answering the call day and night. We know it’s not easy hearing someone experience their worst day, let alone gather enough information to get them the right help. Without you we couldn’t do it! Also thank you B-Shift for sending in the group photo ! 📸 ___________________________ 𝕃𝕚𝕜𝕖 & 𝕗𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 ✔️ IG: @Venturacountyfirefighters FB: Ventura County Firefighters Twitter: @VCPFA ___________________________ #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood #Heavyequipment #aviation #SOCAL #Teamwork #Team
The driver and only occupant made it safely out of the vehicle, however from this photo that might not be your first assumption. Engine 45, 47 & Quint 44 responded to this semi truck on fire in #SimiValley Firefighters acted quickly pulling multiple hose lines and knocked down the fire within a couple minutes. There are a lot of factors to consider with this call such as: location of the occupants, roadway safety, water source and securing a loaded semi that was going uphill. All these hazards are taken care of within minutes of firefighters getting on scene. Please make sure when you see us responding to an incident to pull over to the right in a safe location & slow down and give plenty of space to those working on scene. __________________________ 𝕃𝕚𝕜𝕖 & 𝕗𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 ✔️ IG: @Venturacountyfirefighters FB: Ventura County Firefighters Twitter: @VCPFA __________________________ #Venturacountyfirefighters #Venturacountyfire #Ventura #Local1364 #VCFD #Californiafirefighter #California #LosAngeles #Firefighter #Fire #Paramedic #trainyourprobie #ChiefMiller #Tiller #Truck #instadaily #instagood
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