This week's Monday Night Drill was a "Hydrant Service" drill for our Firefighters and a "Respiratory Emergencies" drill for our EMTs.

The "Hydrant Service" drill saw our Vista Firefighters servicing the dry hydrants as a preventative maintenance measure so motor pump operator's (MPOs) can get water faster than they would when a hydrant may be obstructed. While the Vista Firefighters serviced and checked all the dry hydrants in the district, it also gave those training on the pump panel an opportunity to practice the skills they have learned.

The "Respiratory Emergencies" drill had our Vista EMS personnel reviewing airway issues such as bronchitis, allergic reactions and choking. Once the types of hazards were identified during a respiratory emergency call, our Vista EMS personnel also learned how to set up various equipment that would be used during these type of emergencies like how to operate an oxygen bottle and how to properly use the nebulizer.

If you are interested in being part of our team at the Vista FD, visit us any Monday night from 6:30pm - 9:30pm or click the "Become a Member" tab at VistaFD.org for more details!