It is with profound sadness that the Vista Volunteer Fire Department shares the unexpected passing of former member and Ex-Foreman Michael Canil.

Mike joined the Vista Volunteer Fire Department in November 2014 and faithfully served our community until 2020, when he and his family moved to Bethel, Connecticut. During his time with us, he held the rank of Foreman from March 2016 through May 2020 and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Join us this Saturday, December 13th from 9am - 12pm, the Vista Volunteer Fire Department will bring Santa Claus around the community on our apparatus to the below stops:

9:00am - Oakridge Shopping Center
9:15am - West Road at Upland Court
9:30am - East Street at Soundview Loop
9:45am - Silver Spring Road at Hastings Court

10:00am - Lockwood Road at Reservoir Road
10:15am - Glen Drive at Lorraine ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Fire Department is proud to announce that Probationary Firefighter Jared Richardson is now qualified on our ambulances.

Probationary Firefighter Richardson successfully completed the ambulance driver training program, which included over 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving and training on hospital operations. Probationary Firefighter Richardson will now begin training to drive Engine 142 ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week’s Monday drill focused on our annual "2025 Call Reviews."

During this training, members reviewed several Fire and EMS emergencies we responded to throughout the year, including structure fires and motor vehicle accidents. The goal of the session was to reflect on our 2025 responses, reinforce what worked well, and identify opportunities for improvement so we can continue strengthening our ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning, the Vista Fire Department held a Firefighter Skills Class along with a driver training session for members working toward qualification as Apparatus Drivers on Engine 142.

The “Firefighter Skills Class” focused on Search & Rescue operations and hoseline advancement. These core skills are fundamental to the fire service: Search & Rescue operations ensure firefighters can quickly, ... (Full Story & Photos)