Heat, smoke and flames are just a few of the dangers faced by Ventura Training Center firefighters. 
Crews from Ventura Training Center are fighting fires and have been for more than 50 days. 
A plane drops fire retardant while Ventura Training Center firefighters look on. 
Heat, smoke and flames are just a few of the dangers faced by Ventura Training Center firefighters.
For 52 days, strike teams from the Ventura Training Center (VTC) have protected property and lives by battling four of California’s devastating wildfires.
What is VTC? The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California Conservation Corps (CCC) and CDCR, in partnership with the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), have developed an enhanced firefighter training and certification program at the Ventura Training Center (VTC), located at the Ventura Conservation Camp (VNT), in Ventura County. Trainees are former offenders on parole who have recently been part of a trained firefighting workforce housed in fire camps or institutional firehouses operated by CAL FIRE and CDCR. Members of the CCC are also eligible to participate.
- Learn more about CDCR’s fire crews.