The Vista Fire Department is proud to announce the following Line Officers, taking office effective May 1, 2026, and serving until April 30, 2027:

Chief Jeffrey Peck
Captain Brian Porco
Captain Marc Baiocco
Lieutenant Dan Castelhano
Lieutenant Eleanor Hersam
Safety Officer James Hackett

We wish all our Line Officers the best of luck as they begin their term in office!

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The Vista Fire Department is proud to announce the following House Officers, taking office effective May 1, 2026, and serving until April 30, 2027, after being favorably voted in by the Vista Fire Department membership:

President Daniel Castelhano
Vice President Alexandra Fisher
Treasurer Ryan Huntsman
Assistant Treasurer Jessica DeVito
Secretary Leslie Smith
Assistant Secretary Isabel Fry
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The Vista Fire Department is proud to announce that Firefighter Phil Wanderman is now qualified to drive Engine 141.

Firefighter Wanderman successfully completed the E-141 driver training program, which included hands-on experience operating the pump panel and logging over twelve hours of drive time. With this milestone achieved, he will now begin training to become qualified on Tanker 4.

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This week’s Monday drill was “Extrication with Victim Removal – Vehicle on Its Side” for our members.

During this drill, members trained on stabilizing and operating at a motor vehicle accident where a vehicle has come to rest on its side. These incidents require specialized stabilization techniques to prevent the vehicle from moving during rescue operations. Members practiced stabilization methods, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the past month, the Vista Volunteer Fire Department has been treating our members to a night of golf and dinner at Golf Lounge 18 in Danbury, CT, as a token of appreciation for their dedication and service.

Our members devote countless hours to serving the Vista Fire District community, and this event is a small way to thank them for their hard work and commitment throughout the year.

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