This week's Monday night drill focused on “Stopping the Bleed Procedures” for our personnel.

During the drill, Vista Fire Department members reviewed and practiced lifesaving techniques used to control severe bleeding following a traumatic injury. Personnel practiced applying direct pressure to a wound, properly packing a wound to control bleeding, and applying a tourniquet when necessary.

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This Sunday morning, the Vista Fire Department conducted a driver training session for members working toward becoming qualified to operate Engine 142 and Tanker 4.

The Driver Training program is how Vista Fire Department personnel are trained and cleared to operate Fire and EMS apparatus. Members complete several hours of "drive time" behind the wheel of each vehicle before being approved as drivers. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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

Throughout the evening, trick-or-treaters and their families stopped by the firehouse to receive candy, participate in Halloween-themed activities, pick up fire prevention materials, and tour our Fire and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1st, when clocks are turned back one hour. The Vista Fire Department reminds everyone that changing your clocks is also a great opportunity to check the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms throughout your home.

Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms provide critical early warning during an emergency and can help give you and ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Fire Department is proud to announce that Firefighter Phil Wanderman is now qualified to drive Tanker 4.

Firefighter Wanderman successfully completed the VFD’s Tanker 4 Driver Training Program, which currently requires a minimum of 12 hours of total driving time and a minimum of 6 hours of total pump time. The training also requires members to demonstrate competency pumping 200 feet of ... (Full Story & Photos)