The Vista Fire Department is proud to congratulate Firefighter Dan Hochman on successfully completing his probationary period through the VFD Mentor Program!

Since joining the department, Firefighter Hochman has achieved several milestones, including becoming a certified driver on our ambulances. He is currently in the process of being cleared to operate Engine 142 and is preparing for the upcoming ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week's Monday Night Drill was an "OSHA Class" drill for our members.

The annual OSHA class covered essential topics such as safe response protocols, SCBA maintenance checks, hazardous materials operations, and other crucial skills that first responders must review each year to stay up-to-date and safe.

For more information on how to become a member, call (914)-533-2727, email us at Info@VistaFD.org, ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning, we hosted a "Firefighter Skills Class" as part of our weekly Sunday Training.

The "Firefighter Skills Class" focused on preparing our personnel for the New York State Firefighter I and Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (BEFO) courses. The class also included a review of firefighting gear, with instruction on how to properly don and doff the equipment. This training not only ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to the following on making the Top 10 Call Responders list in 2024 (out of 358 calls):

1. Chief Jeff Peck – 327 Calls
2. Assistant Chief Brian Porco – 200 Calls
3. EMT Grant Vialardi – 177 Calls
4. Foreman Brian Sferra – 166 Calls
5. Firefighter/EMT Candidate Pietro Cipriano – 150 Calls
6. Firefighter Ron Egloff – 134 Calls
7. Firefighter/EMT Andrew Korman – 128 Calls
8. Ex-Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning, we held Driver Training for members working towards becoming Apparatus Drivers on Engine 141.

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 ... (Full Story & Photos)