This week's Monday Night Drill was a "Hydrant Service" drill for our Firefighters and a "Heat Emergencies" drill for our EMTs.

The "Hydrant Service" drill had Vista Firefighters performing preventative maintenance on the dry hydrants throughout the Vista Fire District. Regular hydrant servicing ensures that motor pump operators can access water quickly, even when hydrants may be obstructed by silt ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week's Monday Night Drill was "SCBA Operations and Rehab Operations" for our members.

During the "SCBA Operations" portion, Vista Fire Department personnel reviewed the proper use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), practicing essential techniques such as reduced profile maneuvers, full removal, and managing entanglements caused by obstructions. These skills are critical for ensuring ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning, we held our "Onboarding Module Training Program" for several new members of the Vista Fire Department.

The session focused on two core modules:

Module 1 – "Now That I’ve Joined, What’s Next?"
This foundational module introduces probationary members to the department and outlines what to expect during their initial phase. It covers key responsibilities such as responding ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Fire Department would like to congratulate Foreman Ryan Ruggiero on successfully completing the "Basic Wildland Fire Suppression" class at the Westchester County Fire Training Center in Valhalla, New York!

Foreman Ruggiero completed the 12-hour course, which covered:

"Developed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers and the New York State Office of ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week's Monday Night Drill was a "Search and Rescue with Victim Removal" for our members.

The "Search & Rescue" drill had our Vista Firefighters performing search and rescue operations during a simulated structure fire. The firefighters conducted searches to locate a trapped patient inside the building. Once the patient was found, they worked together to safely remove the victim from the structure. ... (Full Story & Photos)