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)

This Sunday morning, the Vista Fire Department held a driver training session for members working toward becoming qualified to operate Engine 142.

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. The training ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Fire Department proudly congratulates Firefighter/EMT Hanna Zhao on successfully completing the Truck Company Operations course, a comprehensive 24-hour training program focused on the skills, equipment, and responsibilities associated with ladder company operations.

This course provides firefighters with instruction in the duties and responsibilities of a ladder company and the safe and ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, October 3rd, the Vista Volunteer Fire Department hosted our annual Pizza Night & Open House!

Members of the community, friends, families, and neighboring emergency service agencies joined us at the Vista Firehouse for an evening of fresh homemade pizza, live music, fire truck rides, apparatus tours, Fire & EMS demonstrations, and our annual Silent Auction. The event also gave visitors ... (Full Story & Photos)