The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $2.1 million to Ventura County Fire Protection District on October 2, 2025, under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The award funds firefighting equipment, training programs, fire prevention initiatives, and health and wellness programs for emergency responders serving Ventura County. Performance occurs in Thousand Oaks, California, with a completion date of October 1, 2027. The District serves over 800,000 residents across multiple jurisdictions in Ventura County, including Camarillo and Thousand Oaks, and has received over $5 million in total AFG funding since 2019. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program aims to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.