2025 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
 
By Vista Fire Department
June 1, 2025
 

On Saturday, May 31st, the Vista Fire Department hosted its 2025 Annual Inspection Dinner at the Vista Firehouse.

During the event, several members were recognized for their outstanding service and dedication:

-- Firefighter/EMT Candidate Pietro Cipriano received the 2024–2025 Rookie of the Year award

-- EMT Grant Vialardi was named 2024–2025 EMT of the Year

-- Foreman Kyla Whalen was honored as the 2024–2025 Firefighter of the Year

-- Firefighter/EMT Tom Ritchey was recognized for an incredible 45 years of service

-- Firefighter Martin Rojas was honored for 25 years of service

-- Engine 142 received the Best Fire Apparatus award

-- Ambulance 84B2 received the Best Ambulance award

The Annual Inspection Dinner is a special evening where the Vista Fire District #1 and Vista Fire Department come together to celebrate and thank our members for their unwavering commitment and service to the Vista community.
 
Vista Fire Department members and guests at the 2025 Vista Fire Department Annual Dinner
Vista Fire Department members and guests at the 2025 Vista Fire Department Annual Dinner
Engine 142 crew: Lieutenant Dan Castelhano, Lead Foreman Ryan Ruggiero, Firefighter Steven Woodstead, Firefighter Ron Egloff, Firefighter Phil Katz, Ex-Chief Jim Hackett, Firefighter/EMT Candidate Peter Cipriano and Probationary Firefighter/EMT Candidate Ashtin Rama
Engine 142 crew: Lieutenant Dan Castelhano, Lead Foreman Ryan Ruggiero, Firefighter Steven Woodstead, Firefighter Ron Egloff, Firefighter Phil Katz, Ex-Chief Jim Hackett, Firefighter/EMT Candidate Peter Cipriano and Probationary Firefighter/EMT Candidate Ashtin Rama
 
Tanker 4 crew: Firefighter Franco Compagone, EMT Grant Vialardi, Foreman Brian Sferra and Chief Jeff Peck
Tanker 4 crew: Firefighter Franco Compagone, EMT Grant Vialardi, Foreman Brian Sferra and Chief Jeff Peck
Engine 141 crew: Firefighter Sean Kelly, Firefighter Ty Graygor, Firefighter Wilmer Cervantes, Ex-Chief Bill Dingee and Station Manager Brian Porco
Engine 141 crew: Firefighter Sean Kelly, Firefighter Ty Graygor, Firefighter Wilmer Cervantes, Ex-Chief Bill Dingee and Station Manager Brian Porco
 
Engine 143 crew: Foreman Kyla Whalen, Firefighter Mark Albert, Firefighter Guillaume Pestie and Captain Marc Baiocco
Engine 143 crew: Foreman Kyla Whalen, Firefighter Mark Albert, Firefighter Guillaume Pestie and Captain Marc Baiocco
84B1 crew: Lieutenant Eleanor Hersam, Firefighter Judith Le Gall, Foreman Isabel Fry and EMT Savannah Phillips
84B1 crew: Lieutenant Eleanor Hersam, Firefighter Judith Le Gall, Foreman Isabel Fry and EMT Savannah Phillips
 
84B2 crew: Firefighter Phil Wanderman, Probationary EMT Skyla Warren, Foreman Leslie Smith, Firefighter/EMT Tom Ritchey and Lieutenant Eleanor Hersam
84B2 crew: Firefighter Phil Wanderman, Probationary EMT Skyla Warren, Foreman Leslie Smith, Firefighter/EMT Tom Ritchey and Lieutenant Eleanor Hersam
Vista Fire Department members and guests at the 2025 Vista Fire Department Annual Dinner
Vista Fire Department members and guests at the 2025 Vista Fire Department Annual Dinner
 
2024-2025 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year EMT Grant Vialardi
2024-2025 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year EMT Grant Vialardi
2024-2025 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year EMT Grant Vialardi with Chief Jeff Peck
2024-2025 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year EMT Grant Vialardi with Chief Jeff Peck
 
Firefighter/EMT Tom Ritchey being honored for 45 years of service
Firefighter/EMT Tom Ritchey being honored for 45 years of service
Chief Jeff Peck with Firefighter/EMT Tom Ritchey who was honored for 45 years of service
Chief Jeff Peck with Firefighter/EMT Tom Ritchey who was honored for 45 years of service
 
2024-2025 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year Foreman Kyla Whalen
2024-2025 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year Foreman Kyla Whalen
2024-2025 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year Foreman Kyla Whalen with Chief Jeff Peck
2024-2025 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year Foreman Kyla Whalen with Chief Jeff Peck
 
2024-2025 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year Firefighter/EMT Candidate Pietro Cipriano
2024-2025 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year Firefighter/EMT Candidate Pietro Cipriano
2024-2025 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year Firefighter/EMT Candidate Pietro Cipriano with Chief Jeff Peck
2024-2025 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year Firefighter/EMT Candidate Pietro Cipriano with Chief Jeff Peck
 
Foreman Kyla Whalen putting her name on the Vista Fire Department "Firefighter of the Year" plaque
Foreman Kyla Whalen putting her name on the Vista Fire Department "Firefighter of the Year" plaque
EMT Grant Vialardi putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "EMT of the Year" plaque
EMT Grant Vialardi putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "EMT of the Year" plaque
 
Firefighter/EMT Candidate Pietro Cipriano putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Rookie of the Year" plaque
Firefighter/EMT Candidate Pietro Cipriano putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Rookie of the Year" plaque
The 84B2 crew with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B2 crew with the Best Ambulance Trophy
 
The 84B2 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B2 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The Engine 142 crew with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
The Engine 142 crew with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
 
The Engine 142 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
The Engine 142 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy