Vista Fire Department

Capt. Judy Saslow leads the EMS In-Service class

Capt. Mike Peck goes over the Forcible Entry drill

Lead Foreman Phil Katz & FF Will Pope practice Forcible Entry

Probationary FF Ryan Ruggiero practices Forcible Entry as Capt. Mike Peck looks on

FF Steve Woodstead practices Forcible Entry as Capt. Mike Peck looks on

FF Will Pope practices Forcible Entry as FF Sean Kelly looks on

Capt. Judy Saslow leads the EMS In-Service class

Foreman Mike Canil practices Forcible Entry

Capt. Mike Peck prepares for the Forcible Entry Drill

Foreman Mike Canil performs a truck report on Engine 142

Capt. Mike Peck prepares for the Forcible Entry Drill

FF Sean Kelly goes over the Forcible Entry drill scenario

Probationary FF Ryan Ruggiero practices Forcible Entry

Probationary FF Ryan Ruggiero practices Forcible Entry as Foreman Mike Canil looks on

Capt. Judy Saslow leads the EMS In-Service class

EMT Leslie Smith during the EMS In-Service class

Lt. Debbie Ferman during the EMS In-Service class

EMT Leslie Smith practices "Check & Inject" during the EMS In-Service class


By Vista Fire Department
June 28, 2016

This week's Monday drill was "Forcible Entry" for our Firefighters and an "EMS In-Service" Drill for our EMT's. Our EMT's went over "check and inject" during their in-service drill as they reviewed the policies & procedures on Epi-Pen auto injectors, they went over how to use the suction on our Ambulances and did some training on our Lucas CPR machine. The "Lucas 2 electric CPR device" is an automatic chest compression system that performs manual chest compressions at a high quality and volume. It helps First Responders from not being tired during CPR compressions by giving adequate chest compressions in accordance with the latest CPR guidelines. The Firefighters reviewed "Forcible Entry" this past Monday night as they trained on the proper procedures and techniques on how to force open a door in the event of a Fire. The term "forcible entry" is defined as the act of gaining entry into a building or occupancy via a door, window or even through a wall, by the use of force. The Vista Firefighters specifically focused their training this Monday on gaining entry via a door by using our Forcible Entry prop. If you would like to become a Vista Firefighter or EMT please visit VistaFD.org and click the "Become a Member" tab and join today!