The Vista Fire Department is proud to announce that Probationary Firefighter/EMT Candidate Jared Richardson is now qualified to drive Engine 142.

Probationary Firefighter/EMT Candidate Jared Richardson successfully completed the VFD’s Engine 142 Driver Training Program, which currently requires a minimum of 12 hours of total driving time and a minimum of 8 hours of total pump time. The training also ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week's Monday night drills focused on “Bailout Training” for our Firefighters and “Downed Firefighter EMS Operations” for our EMS personnel.

During the “Bailout Training” portion of the drill, Vista Firefighters completed hands-on training with the personal bailout systems carried by our interior Firefighters. Members reviewed the proper deployment and operation of the system before practicing ... (Full Story & Photos)

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 proudly congratulates Firefighter/EMT Hanna Zhao on successfully completing the Basic Passenger Vehicle Rescue course, a comprehensive 15-hour training program focused on the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely operate at motor vehicle rescue incidents.

Basic Passenger Vehicle Rescue provides firefighters with education and hands-on training in passenger vehicle ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week's Monday night drill focused on “Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Operations” for our Fire and EMS personnel.

A Mass Casualty Incident is an emergency where the number of patients can exceed the resources normally available to manage an incident, requiring an organized response and often assistance from multiple agencies. During the drill, Vista Fire Department members reviewed how our Department ... (Full Story & Photos)