Vista Fire Department

Firefighter Mark Albert operating the Engine 142 pump panel

Lt. Phil Katz going over the training scenario during "MPO & FF Skills Class"

Lt. Phil Katz going over how to stretch an 1-3/4" hose line

Vista Firefighters practice stretching the 1-3/4" hose line

Probationary FF/EMT Candidate Kaplan practicing airway management as Foreman Lilly looks on

Foreman Karen Lilly going over respiratory emergencies during "EMT Skills Class"

Probationary FF/EMT Candidate Kaplan practicing how to handle a respiratory emergency as Foreman Lilly looks on

FF/EMT Candidate Buzzeo practicing airway management as Foreman Lilly looks on


By Vista Fire Department
October 15, 2018

This Sunday morning we held an "MPO & Firefighter Skills Class" and an "EMT Skills Class" for our weekly Sunday Training. This Sunday's "MPO & Firefighter Skills Class" had our Firefighting personnel practicing hose line advancement by conducting a short hose line stretch. Vista Firefighters also learned about fire behavior and how to properly pump E-142 & E-143. This type of training is what will help our prospective Apparatus drivers to become cleared drivers in our Department as well as Firefighters who plan on attending the New York State Firefighter I program succeed in their class, and for our Firefighters who have completed Firefighter I to keep up with their skills. This Sunday's "EMT Skills Class" had our EMS personnel going over respiratory emergencies and airway management. This type of training is what will prepare our EMT Candidates who are planning to take a future EMT Basic class and for our EMTs who have completed EMT Basic to keep up with their skills. If you are interested in becoming a member at the Vista Volunteer Fire Department please click the "Become a Member" tab at VistaFD.org!