During the 2026 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner, held on May 30th, 2026, Firefighter Steven Woodstead was honored for his remarkable 45 years of service.

Firefighter Steven Woodstead joined the Vista Fire Department in July 1981 and has proudly served the department and community for over four decades. Throughout his tenure, he has taken on numerous roles, including Line Officer, Firefighter, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Fire Department proudly congratulates Engine 142 on winning Best Fire Apparatus and Ambulance 84B1 on winning Best Ambulance at the 2026 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner.

Engine 142 was led by Lt. Dan Castelhano, Lead Foreman Ryan Ruggiero and Foreman Martin Rojas, with the rest of the crew consisting of Ex-Chief Jim Hackett, Firefighter Phil Katz, Firefighter Ron Egloff, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 30th, 2026, the Vista Fire Department held its Annual Inspection Dinner at the Vista Firehouse on Smith Ridge Road in South Salem, New York.

At the event, the department proudly recognized three outstanding members for their service during the 2025–2026 year:

-- Foreman Pietro Cipriano was awarded Firefighter of the Year

-- Lieutenant Dan Castelhano was awarded EMT of the Year

-- Firefighter/EMT ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, May 30th, the Vista Fire Department hosted its 2026 Annual Inspection Dinner at the Vista Firehouse.

During the event, several members were recognized for their outstanding service and dedication:

-- Foreman Pietro Cipriano was honored as the 2025–2026 Firefighter of the Year

-- Lieutenant Dan Castelhano was named 2025–2026 EMT of the Year

-- Firefighter/EMT Ashtin Rama received the ... (Full Story & Photos)

As we prepare for tonight’s 2026 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner, our members have dedicated countless hours to cleaning and detailing their assigned apparatus for one of the biggest nights of the year.

Each member of the Vista Fire Department is assigned to a specific piece of apparatus—Engine 141, Engine 142, Tanker 4, Ambulance 84B1, or Ambulance 84B2—and has spent the past month ... (Full Story & Photos)