This Sunday morning, the Vista Fire Department held a driver training session for members working toward becoming qualified to operate Engine 142.
The Driver Training program is how Vista Fire Department personnel are trained and cleared to operate Fire and EMS apparatus. Members complete several hours of "drive time" behind the wheel of each vehicle before being approved as drivers. The training includes an equipment overview of all apparatus and instruction on operating the pump panel for the fire engines. The program begins with members learning to operate Utility 256, followed by the ambulances, Engine 142, Engine 141, and Tanker 4.
Firefighter/EMT Ashtin Rama operating the Engine 142 pump panel as Firefighter Phil Wanderman looks on
Firefighter/EMT Ashtin Rama operating the Engine 142 pump panel
Lead Foreman Mike Peck reviewing the Engine 142 pump panel with Firefighter/EMT Ashtin Rama as Captain Marc Baiocco and Firefighter Phil Wanderman look on
Lead Foreman Mike Peck reviewing the Engine 142 pump panel with Lead Foreman Ryan Ruggiero