Ventura County Fire Department
Jerry Byrum is a seasoned fire service professional currently serving as a Captain at the Ventura County Fire Department since July 2018. Prior to this role, Jerry spent over two decades with the Santa Paula Fire Department, holding various positions including Training Captain, Fire Captain, Custodian of Records, and Fire Engineer. In the capacity of Training Captain, Jerry was responsible for developing training plans to comply with OSHA and legal requirements and chaired a nine-member Training Committee. Educationally, Jerry attended Allen Hancock from 2013 to 2017, focusing on Fire Science/Fire-fighting, along with prior studies at Oxnard College and Ventura College.
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.