Ventura County Fire Department
Andy VanSciver serves as a Firefighter Public Information Officer at Ventura County Fire Department, where responsibilities include providing fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services, alongside public communication efforts. Concurrently, Andy holds the position of Lead Public Information Officer for CAL FIRE IMT 1. Prior experience includes a decade-long tenure at Ventura County Sheriff's Department as a sergeant and training officer, managing search-and-rescue operations, and a significant role at City of Santa Paula Fire Department as a firefighter and public information officer, striving for community engagement. Andy also has an extensive background in business development and publishing, having led marketing initiatives and sales management at Penton Media. A graduate of Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Andy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology Education.
Ventura County Fire Department
The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) is an all-hazard, full-service agency with more than 580 dedicated men and women. VCFD proudly provides fire protection, medical aid, rescue, hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public. Formed in 1928 as a special district, VCFD serves more than 480,000 citizens in unincorporated areas of Ventura County. Our response area covers 848 square miles, including the following cities: Ojai, Port Hueneme, Moorpark, Camarillo, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks.