Established 1971 by Sheriff Office, the VCSD Aviation Unit started with one Bell 47 and grow to nowadays four Hueys ( 205, UH-1H, HH-1H and 212 ) and three Black Hawk helicopters.
In 2009, the Fire District and Sheriff's Office entered into an agreement in which the Unit became a joint venture.
Flight crews are trained in night vision goggle operation, scuba diving, swift water rescue, and emergency medical procedures. They are supplemented on medical/rescue missions by qualified medical personnel consisting of physicians, nurses, and paramedics. Typical missions for the Air Unit includes:
- Search and rescue missions including mountain and water rescue
- Support for agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard, State Lifeguards, etc
- Emergency medical services (EMS) flights
- Firefighting
- Surveillance
- Crime scene photo flights
- Marijuana eradication
- Patrol support missions
In 2009, the Fire District and Sheriff's Office entered into an agreement in which the Unit became a joint venture.
Flight crews are trained in night vision goggle operation, scuba diving, swift water rescue, and emergency medical procedures. They are supplemented on medical/rescue missions by qualified medical personnel consisting of physicians, nurses, and paramedics. Typical missions for the Air Unit includes:
- Search and rescue missions including mountain and water rescue
- Support for agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard, State Lifeguards, etc
- Emergency medical services (EMS) flights
- Firefighting
- Surveillance
- Crime scene photo flights
- Marijuana eradication
- Patrol support missions
News
- Mar 17, 2019 · AFI 4700 RoadRunner for Ventura County Firehawk
- Dec 3, 2018 · Ventura County First Black Hawk
- Aug 25, 2018 · Air Methods to Customize Ventura County Firehawks
- Feb 26, 2015 · Ventura County Sheriff Hangar Retrofitted by All Metal MS
Locations
| KCMA | Camarillo Airport |