| The Vista Fire Department proudly congratulates Engine 142 on winning Best Fire Apparatus and Ambulance 84B1 on winning Best Ambulance at the 2026 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner.
Engine 142 was led by Lt. Dan Castelhano, Lead Foreman Ryan Ruggiero and Foreman Martin Rojas, with the rest of the crew consisting of Ex-Chief Jim Hackett, Firefighter Phil Katz, Firefighter Ron Egloff, Firefighter Steven Woodstead, Firefighter Jose Rosa, Firefighter/EMT Ashtin Rama, Probationary Firefighter Max Nierenberg and Probationary Firefighter Paul Rossi who worked together to present an outstanding apparatus.
Ambulance 84B1 was led by Lt. Elly Hersam and Foreman Kyla Whalen, with EMT Leslie Smith, Firefighter Judith Le Gall, EMT Savannah Phillips, Firefighter/EMT Ian Ferman, EMT Jessica DeVito, Probationary EMT Sophia La Magna and Probationary Firefighter/EMT Candidate Hanna Zhao making up the rest of the dedicated ambulance crew.
Congratulations to the crews of both Engine 142 and Ambulance 84B1 on this well-deserved recognition. The Vista Fire Department also extends its sincere thanks to all of the apparatus crews who dedicated countless hours preparing their vehicles for this year’s Annual Inspection Dinner. Your pride and commitment are what make our department exceptional. |
