This week’s Monday drill featured a “Hydrant Service” drill for our firefighters and a “Geriatrics” training session for our EMS personnel.

Our firefighters spent the evening performing preventative maintenance and inspections on the district’s dry hydrants throughout the community. Regular hydrant servicing is critical to ensuring our motor pump operators can quickly and efficiently establish a ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, April 29th, and Thursday, April 30th, the Vista Volunteer Fire Department proudly participated in the John Jay High School “Trial By Fire” recruitment event alongside the Katonah, South Salem, and Golden’s Bridge Fire Departments.

Throughout the event, John Jay High School students participated in several hands-on stations designed to introduce them to firefighting skills in a fun and ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Fire Department proudly congratulates Foreman Pietro Cipriano, Firefighter Philip Wanderman, and Foreman Daniel Hochman on successfully completing the Apparatus Operator – Emergency Vehicle Operations course, a comprehensive 21-hour training program.

This important course provides vehicle operators with a deeper understanding of the responsibilities and risks associated with operating emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning, the Vista Fire Department held a driver training session for members working toward qualification as apparatus drivers on Utility 256, 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 ... (Full Story & Photos)

“The role of a firefighter in today’s society – be it urban, rural, natural environment, volunteer, career, industrial, defence force, aviation, motor sport, or other – is one of dedication, commitment, and sacrifice – no matter what country we reside and work in. In the fire service, we fight together against one common enemy – fire – no matter what country we come from, what uniform we wear, ... (Full Story & Photos)