This week's Monday Night Drill focused on "Cold Water Rescue" for our members.

The drill involved Vista Fire Department personnel reviewing proper techniques for donning cold water rescue suits, rigging a patient with rescue equipment, throwing a rescue rope bag, and practicing the full rescue process on the Vista Firehouse pond. This hands-on training equipped members with the skills needed to effectively respond during a cold water rescue incident. Cold water environments present unique hazards, including the rapid onset of hypothermia, reduced dexterity, and increased risk to rescuers. Conducting this training in a controlled setting allows members to build muscle memory, understand equipment limitations, and practice safe rescue techniques before facing a real-world emergency, reinforcing both victim survivability and responder safety when seconds matter.

For more information on how to become a member, call (914)-533-2727, email us at Info@VistaFD.org, visit https://www.vistafd.org/content/become/, or apply online here: https://www.vistafd.org/apply.