This week’s Monday night drill was an “Autism Awareness” drill for our members.

The training focused on helping our Fire and EMS personnel better understand how to recognize and appropriately respond to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during emergency situations. Members learned how sensory sensitivities, communication challenges, and unique behavioral cues can impact a person’s response ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning, the Vista Fire Department held a Firefighter Skills Class focused on strengthening core firefighting skills and supporting members working toward their next level of certification.

The "Firefighter Skills Class" focused on boarding and disembarking a rig, reviewing firefighting hand tools such as the Halligan bar and flat-head axe, and reinforcing seat positions and tool assignments ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning, the Vista Fire Department held a Firefighter Skills Class along with a driver training session for members working toward qualification as Apparatus Drivers on our ambulances and Engine 141.

The "Firefighter Skills Class" focused on core firefighting hand tools—such as the halligan bar and flat head axe—and included an overview of the SCBA cascade system. Understanding and practicing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Don't forget to Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries on November 2nd!

Use this checklist to be sure you’re taking the right steps to protect your family:

1. Count Your Smoke Alarms

Make sure there is at least one smoke alarm less than ten years old on every level of your home, including inside each bedroom and outside each sleeping area.

2. Change Your Smoke Alarm and Carbon ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Fire Department and Vista Fire Department Auxiliary welcomed the community to the firehouse this Halloween for our annual “Trick or Treat at the Vista Firehouse” event.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with us and make Halloween at the firehouse a fun and festive success!

For more info on how you can become a member call: (914)-533-2727, email us at ... (Full Story & Photos)