On Saturday, July 25, 2026, Westchester County Legislator Erika Pierce hosted the 2026 Westchester County District 2 Volunteer Awards at the Katonah Village Library. The event recognized local volunteers whose service, dedication, and contributions have made a meaningful impact throughout the community.

Vista Fire Department Firefighter Phil Wanderman was among this year’s award recipients. Firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Vista Fire Department recently visited the Town of Lewisboro Little Explorers Camp for a special fire safety presentation.

Lead Foreman Ryan Ruggiero, Foreman Pietro Cipriano and Ex-Chief Jim Hackett gave the campers a tour of Engine 141 and introduced them to some of the tools and equipment our firefighters use during emergencies. The children also learned about the protective gear ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week’s Monday night drills focused on “Pediatric Emergencies & Car Seat Operations” for our EMS personnel and “Attack Lines, Master Streams & Water Supply” for our Firefighters.

During the “Pediatric Emergencies & Car Seat Operations” EMS drill, Vista EMS personnel reviewed the assessment and treatment of pediatric patients, including the unique considerations involved when caring for infants ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning, the Vista Fire Department held a driver training session for members working toward qualification as apparatus drivers on Engine 142 and Utility 256.

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 ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week’s Monday night drills focused on “Call Audit” for our EMS personnel and “Drafting Without a Dry Hydrant” for our Firefighters.

During the "Call Audit" EMS drill, Vista EMS personnel reviewed previous EMS calls to evaluate documentation, patient care, response procedures, and overall operational performance. Call audits are an important part of EMS quality improvement, allowing providers ... (Full Story & Photos)