The Vista Fire Department would like to congratulate Firefighter Guillaume Pestie on completing his probationary period in the Department through the VFD Mentor Program!

Since joining the Vista Fire Department, Firefighter Guillaume Pestie has completed the New York State Firefighter I course and will be cleared as an Interior Firefighter upon his 18th Birthday later this year. Firefighter Guillaume ... (Full Story & Photos)

We at the Vista Fire Department would like to congratulate Firefighter/EMT Andy Korman on completing EMT-Basic class as he is now a certified Emergency Medical Technician! The hard work and dedication Firefighter/EMT Korman exemplified while taking this course represents the pride our Vista Fire Department personnel strive to achieve on a daily basis.

Topics covered in the EMT-Basic class include:

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The Vista Fire Department would like to congratulate Firefighter Franco Compagnone on completing his probationary period in the Department through the VFD Mentor Program!

Since joining the Vista Fire Department, Firefighter Franco Compagnone has completed the New York State Firefighter I course and has been cleared as an Interior Firefighter. Firefighter Franco Compagnone actively participates during ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week's Monday drill was an "Extrication Drill" drill for our members.

The "Extrication Drill" drill had our members focusing on removing a patient during a motor vehicle accident. Vista Fire Department personnel practiced patient removal by utilizing equipment such as a cervical collar and backboard while also practicing good communication throughout the incident. This type of training helped ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning we held Driver Training for our members who are becoming Apparatus Drivers on Engine 143, Engine 142 and the Ambulances.

The Driver Training program is how Vista Fire Department personnel become cleared on any piece of Fire or EMS apparatus. Members conduct several hours of "drive time" behind the wheel of each apparatus before they are cleared to become a driver. Tasks included ... (Full Story & Photos)