Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council

08/27/2026

Out in the Ventura County Star this morning! This project required so many pieces of a puzzle to make it work, and the goats are finally getting their chance in the spotlight! Thanks VC Star for covering the story.

A local organization says hundreds of goats will spend weeks on these Ventura-area hillsides. Here's why.

08/25/2026

✨ It doesn’t take much to spark a wildfire.
😟 95% of wildfires are caused by humans … most of the time they’re preventable.

Here’s how:
⛓️ Secure tow chains so they don’t drag on the road while you drive.

🚘 Never park your car on dry grass either by the side of the road or on your property.

🧰 Use equipment safely: Even something like welding, grinding, or using power
tools near dry vegetation can start a fire if done at the wrong time or without the right precautions.

Together we can reduce the risk of wildfire!

08/21/2026

day in the life of a prescribed grazer! These goats and sheep offer so many benefits beyond reduction of fire risk, so we had to make a trip up to give scratches and say thanks. Shout outs to Ventura Fire Department, Ventura County Fire Department, Shepherdess Land & Livestock and Ventura Brush Goats for your contributions to this project! We’ll be sharing an opportunity soon for you to see the animals up close and personal. Stay tuned!

08/18/2026

✨ It doesn’t take much to spark a wildfire.
😟 95% of wildfires are caused by humans … most of the time they’re preventable.

Here’s how:
⏰ Mow your grass before 10 am and avoid mowing on hot or windy days.
🧰 Use equipment safely: Even something like welding, grinding, or using power tools near dry vegetation can start a fire if done at the wrong time or without the right precautions.

Together we can reduce the risk of wildfire!

08/17/2026

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Email from Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council VRFSC Newsletter August 2026 August 2026 Newsletter Ventura Avenue Grazing Project is Underway! Have you noticed the goats along the Ventura Avenue hills

08/14/2026

Find us at Ventura Land Trust's Wild and Scenic Film Festival on August 22 in Downtown Ventura! We're so excited to be participating with such amazing community partners and land stewards for the county! Can't wait to see you all there!

08/13/2026

Ventura County wants to hear from you! As a committment to the whole community approach to planning, we need to build on a wide variety of experiences and ideas to build the most resilient Ventura County. Everyone's voice is important. Please take a moment to participate in our public opinion survey in either English or Spanish below:

The survey will be open through September 15, 2026. For technical support on the survey, please email [email protected].
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¡Queremos escuchar su opinión! El Condado de Ventura está comprometido con un enfoque integral de planificación comunitaria. Esto significa que necesitamos aprovechar una amplia variedad de experiencias e ideas para construir un Condado de Ventura más resiliente. La voz de todos es importante. Por favor, tómese un momento para participar en nuestra encuesta de opinión pública, disponible en English o en español a continuación:

La encuesta estará disponible hasta el 15 de septiembre de 2026. Para obtener asistencia técnica sobre la encuesta, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].

Learn more at the link in bio or go to https://ready.venturacounty.gov/county-plans/hmp-update-2026/

08/06/2026

Currently accepting proposals from contractors for fuels reduction projects along the Highway 126 corridor in Ventura County. Last day to apply is August 12th. Please download the documents and read thoroughly for full details at https://venturafiresafe.org/fuels-reduction/.

08/05/2026

Have you made it out the the fair yet?! Our booth won first place inside Santa Cruz Hall. Thanks to all the folks coming to support the booth! Pictured here is our board member Maggie and her daughter Cameo celebrating the blue ribbon on Sparky. We appreciate you both!

07/27/2026

Southern California Edison (SCE) is addressing common misperceptions about the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program and sharing information to help people better understand their recovery options following the Eaton Fire.https://newsroom.edison.com/releases/more-than-12000-seek-compensation-directly-through-sce-for-eaton-fire-recovery