CAMARILLO, Calif. – Each year in November, the fire agencies of Ventura County hold a remembrance for firefighters who have lost their lives due to job related injuries and illnesses. This year due to COVID-19 we will not have a live, in-person service. Instead, we will share a tribute video.
Four firefighters are being added to the honor wall this year in memory of their service. Their family members and colleagues will provide testimony to their personal characteristics and professional dedication. The video will be released November 25th as an opportunity to reflect before the holidays. Please click the link to watch the video.
History: Unveiled in 2004, the Ventura County Fallen Firefighter Memorial is located on the grounds of the County Government Center off of Victoria Avenue in Ventura. It features a seven-foot granite statue and memorial wall on which the names of fallen firefighters are engraved. The site recognizes 51 firefighters who have died in the line of duty, whether from traumatic injury or job-related illness. It represents each of the seven fire agencies serving the county, including Ventura County, Oxnard, Ventura City, Federal Fire, Fillmore City, CAL FIRE and the U.S. Forest Service.
