THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department announced today that Truck 29 has officially been placed into service, enhancing fire protection and technical

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department announced today that Truck 29 has officially been placed into service, enhancing fire protection and technical rescue capabilities for the Santa Clara River Valley and the entire county.Truck 29 is a new 100-foot tractor-drawn aerial apparatus manufactured by Rosenbauer and equipped with specialized tools and equipment designed to support highly technical rescue operations and structure fire response throughout the region.Until the completion of the new Fire Station 29 in Santa Paula, Truck 29 will temporarily operate out of Fire Station 27 in Fillmore.The addition of Truck 29 was recommended in the recent Standards of Cover study conducted by Citygate Associates, which evaluated fire protection and emergency response needs throughout Ventura County.“Truck 29 represents our continued commitment to providing the highest level of emergency response and rescue capabilities to the communities of Ventura County,” said Fire Chief Dustin Gardner. “By strategically placing this specialized apparatus in the Santa Clara River Valley, we are strengthening our ability to protect lives, support our firefighters, and serve all of Ventura County.”For more information, please contact the VCFD Public Information Office at (805) 389-9769.