Over the past month, the Vista Volunteer Fire Department has been treating our members to a night of golf and dinner at Golf Lounge 18 in Danbury, CT, as a token of appreciation for their dedication and service.

Our members devote countless hours to serving the Vista Fire District community, and this event is a small way to thank them for their hard work and commitment throughout the year.

A huge ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week’s Monday drill was “Extrication with Victim Removal – Doors and Dash Displacement" for our members.

During this drill, Vista Fire Department personnel trained on vehicle extrication techniques used when a patient is trapped by the dashboard, steering column, or doors following a motor vehicle accident. Members practiced vehicle stabilization, glass management, door removal, and dash displacement ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, April 16th at approximately 1240 hours, the Vista Fire Department was dual dispatched with the South Salem Fire Department for a reported structure fire with entrapment within their fire district.

Engine 141, Tanker 4, Utility 256, and Car 2561 responded. Notably, Firefighter Phil Wanderman was among the first to arrive on scene, as he was already in close proximity at the time of dispatch. ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week’s Monday drill was “Firefighter Cancer Awareness (Fire & EMS)” for our members, presented by Lt. Paul Spennato of the Westport Fire Department and Still Responding Firefighter Cancer Awareness.

During this drill, Lt. Spennato shared his personal journey as a cancer survivor and spoke about the very real risks firefighters face from occupational cancer. Firefighters are regularly exposed ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning, the Vista Fire Department conducted a Firefighter Skills Class.

The Firefighter Skills Class focused on Task Oriented Air Consumption (TOAC), a critical component of firefighter survival and operational effectiveness. TOAC is a practical training method used to measure how efficiently a firefighter uses air from their SCBA while performing realistic fireground tasks such as advancing ... (Full Story & Photos)