The Vista Fire Department would like to congratulate Firefighter J.T. Bowensmith on completing the Rescue Tech - Basic class at the Westchester County Fire Training Center in Valhalla, New York.

The course was a 24-hour class and described as the following by the Westchester County Fire Training Center: "Provides a base from which to prepare students for a wide variety of possible rescue operations. This course includes an overview in areas of specialized rescue, search, technical rescue management, risks and priorities; use of rope, knots, and rope system in a low angle environment, and establishment of landing zones for helicopter operations. Demonstrations, practice sessions and testing are included."

All training is free-of-charge to the members of the Vista Fire Department and Volunteers are needed, please visit VistaFD.org for more details on how you can join our team!