Ventura County Fire Department - Yesterday and Today

Yesterday and Today

  • The 1928 Fire Season
    • In unincorporated Ventura County:
    • Fires: 37 - including six structures and 2,820 acres of vegetation.
    • Budget: $20,000
  • The 2009 Fire Year
    • Responses: +32,000 - including +1,300 fires, +22,700 emergency medical service, +2,600 rescues.
    • Budget: $138 million.

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