A 32-year-old Ventura County fire engineer died late last week after contracting cancer in the line of duty, officials ...

With heavy hearts, the Ventura County Fire Department announces the line of duty death of Engineer Thomas “Tommy” James ...

Once authorities had cleared the truck of any potential risks of a battery fire, a diver from the towboat ... Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ...

Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said firefighters ... The job involves driving fire engines and ladder trucks to the scene, then operating pumps, ladders and other equipment.