CPAP, SGA, and DuoNeb Refresher and Initial Fire Attack Operations Drill for 07/27/26
By Vista Fire Department
July 28, 2026
This week’s Monday night drills focused on “CPAP, SGA, and DuoNeb” refresher training for our EMS personnel and “Initial Fire Attack Operations” for our Firefighters.
During the “CPAP, SGA, and DuoNeb” refresher, Vista EMS personnel reviewed important airway and respiratory care skills used during emergency medical responses. Members reviewed the use of CPAP for patients experiencing respiratory distress, SGA airway devices for airway management, and DuoNeb treatments for patients experiencing certain breathing-related emergencies.
During the “Initial Fire Attack Operations” Fire drill, Vista Firefighters reviewed the critical first steps taken during a structure fire response. Members focused on initial size-up, hose line selection and deployment, water supply considerations, pump operations, communication, and coordinated fire attack procedures.
The Vista Fire Department remains committed to ongoing training in both Fire and EMS operations so our members are prepared to respond professionally, safely, and effectively when our community needs us most.
Assistant Chief Brian Porco reviewing the CPAP, SGA, and DuoNeb Refresher with Vista EMS personnel
EMT Amanda Aalto and EMT Savannah Phillips participating in the CPAP, SGA, and DuoNeb Refresher
Firefighter Jose Rosa participating in the CPAP, SGA, and DuoNeb Refresher as Firefighter/EMT Andy Korman and EMT Debbie Ferman look on
Firefighter/EMT Ashtin Rama participating in the CPAP, SGA, and DuoNeb Refresher
Probationary Firefighter/EMT Candidate Hanna Zhao stretching a 1¾-inch hoseline from Engine 141 during the "Initial Fire Attack Operations" drill
Captain Marc Baiocco reviewing operation of a 1¾-inch hoseline during the "Initial Fire Attack Operations" drill
Probationary Firefighter Jared Richardson and Probationary Firefighter Paul Rossi operating the Engine 142 pump panel during the "Initial Fire Attack Operations" drill
Firefighter Phil Wanderman and Foreman Dan Hochman operating the Tanker 4 pump panel during the "Initial Fire Attack Operations" drill
