Apparatus
VCFD provides fire protection services for a wide variety of terrain, and operates many different types of apparatus to meet its needs. To complement its array of engine and truck companies, VCFD also uses wildland engines, dozers, paramedic squads, patrol vehicles, water tenders, foam vehicles, and fire boats. They also operate the specialized "Crash" vehicles for Camarillo Airport. VCFD contracts with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department to provide air support. Medical transport by ambulance is provided by contract with privately owned ambulance companies. Currently, the primary ambulance for the county is AMR Ventura County for the communities of: Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Ventura, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Piru, Lockwood and Hungry Valley. Lifeline Medical Transport provides paramedic ambulance service to the Ojai Valley, and Gold Coast Ambulance serves Oxnard, El Rio, and Port Hueneme.
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