Vista Fire Department


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2026 Incidents
Jan 39
Feb 24
Mar 24
Apr 23
May 32
Jun 6
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0
Total 148

2025 Incidents
Jan 27
Feb 29
Mar 33
Apr 30
May 30
Jun 30
Jul 33
Aug 26
Sep 36
Oct 41
Nov 22
Dec 31
Total 368

Past Incidents
2024 358
2023 362
2022 326
2021 276
2020 309
2019 301
2018 285
2017 280
2016 280
2015 226
2014 252
2013 250

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Welcome to the Official Website of the Vista Volunteer Fire Department
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2026 Katonah Fire Department Parade

Vista Fire Department, June 05

This past Wednesday night, the Vista Fire Department proudly participated in the 2026 Katonah Fire Department Parade, kicking off their annual June carnival.

Accompanied by the Nash Drum Corps, the Vista Fire Department showcased Tanker 4, Ambulance 84B1, Car 2561, and Car 2562 in this year’s parade. We’re also excited to share that the Vista Fire Department brought home the "Best Tanker" trophy!

We’d ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Fire Department marching in the 2026 Katonah Fire Department Parade
The Vista Fire Department marching in the 2026 Katonah Fire Department Parade

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Vista Fire Department Medal of Valor recipient Firefighter Phil Wanderman
Vista Fire Department Medal of Valor recipient Firefighter Phil Wanderman

Firefighter Phil Wanderman Awarded Medal of Valor for Heroic Actions at Structure Fire

Vista Fire Department, June 04

On May 30th, 2026, during the Vista Fire Department’s Annual Inspection Dinner, Firefighter Phil Wanderman was awarded the Department’s highest honor, the Medal of Valor, in recognition of his extraordinary bravery and selfless actions at a multiple-alarm structure fire in South Salem on April 16th, 2026.

Firefighter Wanderman was among the first to arrive on scene, as he was already in close proximity ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Vista Fire Department Honors Firefighter Steven Woodstead for 45 Years of Service

Vista Fire Department, June 03

During the 2026 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner, held on May 30th, 2026, Firefighter Steven Woodstead was honored for his remarkable 45 years of service.

Firefighter Steven Woodstead joined the Vista Fire Department in July 1981 and has proudly served the department and community for over four decades. Throughout his tenure, he has taken on numerous roles, including Line Officer, Firefighter, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighter Steven Woodstead being honored for 45 years of service
Firefighter Steven Woodstead being honored for 45 years of service

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The Engine 142 and Ambulance 84B1 crews pose with their Best Fire Apparatus and Best Ambulance trophies at the 2026 Vista Fire Department Annual Dinner
The Engine 142 and Ambulance 84B1 crews pose with their Best Fire Apparatus and Best Ambulance trophies at the 2026 Vista Fire Department Annual Dinner

Engine 142 wins Best Fire Apparatus and Ambulance 84B1 wins Best Ambulance at the 2026 Annual Dinner

Vista Fire Department, June 02

The Vista Fire Department proudly congratulates Engine 142 on winning Best Fire Apparatus and Ambulance 84B1 on winning Best Ambulance at the 2026 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner.

Engine 142 was led by Lt. Dan Castelhano, Lead Foreman Ryan Ruggiero and Foreman Martin Rojas, with the rest of the crew consisting of Ex-Chief Jim Hackett, Firefighter Phil Katz, Firefighter Ron Egloff, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Foreman Cipriano named Firefighter of the Year, Lt. Castelhano named EMT of the Year, and Firefighter/EMT Rama named Rookie of the Year

Vista Fire Department, June 01

On May 30th, 2026, the Vista Fire Department held its Annual Inspection Dinner at the Vista Firehouse on Smith Ridge Road in South Salem, New York.

At the event, the department proudly recognized three outstanding members for their service during the 2025–2026 year:

-- Foreman Pietro Cipriano was awarded Firefighter of the Year

-- Lieutenant Dan Castelhano was awarded EMT of the Year

-- Firefighter/EMT ... (Full Story & Photos)

Foreman Pietro Cipriano (Firefighter of the Year), Lieutenant Dan Castelhano (EMT of the Year), and Firefighter/EMT Ashtin Rama (Rookie of the Year) pose with their awards at the 2026 Vista Fire Department Annual Dinner
Foreman Pietro Cipriano (Firefighter of the Year), Lieutenant Dan Castelhano (EMT of the Year), and Firefighter/EMT Ashtin Rama (Rookie of the Year) pose with their awards at the 2026 Vista Fire Department Annual Dinner

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