Vista Fire Department

Foreman Adam Bartley and FF J.T. Bowensmith during Firefighter Probie class

Vista Tanker 4 dumps water into the portable pond during the MPO/Tanker Shuttle class

Bat. Chief Dave Russell explains how to operate a Tanker Shuttle to Vista & Pound Ridge Firefighters

Pound Ridge Tanker 3 drops off their portable pond before dumping water

Pound Ridge Tanker 3 dumps water into the portable ponds during the MPO/Tanker Shuttle class

Vista Tanker 4 dumps water into the portable ponds during the MPO/Tanker Shuttle class

Vista Firefighters practice hose line advancement

Pound Ridge & Vista Firefighters practice hose line advancement

Pound Ridge Tanker 3 and Vista Engine 141 during the MPO/Tanker Shuttle class

Pound Ridge & Vista Firefighters practice hose line advancement

Engine 141 pumping water out of the portable ponds

Pound Ridge Tanker 3 dumps water into the portable pond during the MPO/Tanker Shuttle class


By Vista Fire Department
August 22, 2016

This past Sunday morning the Vista Fire Department conducted a MPO class for those perspective drivers who are learning how to drive & operate the Tanker in the Vista Fire Department. To conduct the Tanker Shuttle training we were also joined by members of the Pound Ridge Fire Department and Pound Ridge Tanker 3. A "tanker shuttle" is where Firefighters are forced to move water via tankers due to areas with no fire hydrants or good drafting resources. It's instrumental for Departments in our area to have an adequate water supply to insure a successful fireground operation. Being that the Vista Fire District is a "rural water supply" area, practicing this type of water supply operations is instrumental to our Department's success. If you're interested in becoming a member at the Vista Volunteer Fire Department please click the "Become a Member" tab at VistaFD.org!