The Vista Fire Department would like to congratulate Assistant Chief Brian Porco and Foreman Dan Castelhano on completing the "Rescue Tech Basic" class at the Westchester County Fire Training Center in Valhalla, New York.

"Rescue Tech Basic" class is a 24-hour course described as the following:

“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! For more info on joining, click here: https://www.vistafd.org/content/become/