This week’s Monday drill was “Extrication with Victim Removal – Doors and Dash Displacement" for our members.

During this drill, Vista Fire Department personnel trained on vehicle extrication techniques used when a patient is trapped by the dashboard, steering column, or doors following a motor vehicle accident. Members practiced vehicle stabilization, glass management, door removal, and dash displacement ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, April 16th at approximately 1240 hours, the Vista Fire Department was dual dispatched with the South Salem Fire Department for a reported structure fire with entrapment within their fire district.

Engine 141, Tanker 4, Utility 256, and Car 2561 responded. Notably, Firefighter Phil Wanderman was among the first to arrive on scene, as he was already in close proximity at the time of dispatch. ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week’s Monday drill was “Firefighter Cancer Awareness (Fire & EMS)” for our members, presented by Lt. Paul Spennato of the Westport Fire Department and Still Responding Firefighter Cancer Awareness.

During this drill, Lt. Spennato shared his personal journey as a cancer survivor and spoke about the very real risks firefighters face from occupational cancer. Firefighters are regularly exposed ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning, the Vista Fire Department conducted a Firefighter Skills Class.

The Firefighter Skills Class focused on Task Oriented Air Consumption (TOAC), a critical component of firefighter survival and operational effectiveness. TOAC is a practical training method used to measure how efficiently a firefighter uses air from their SCBA while performing realistic fireground tasks such as advancing ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week’s Monday drill was “Extrication with Victim Removal – Car vs. Pedestrian” for our members.

During this drill, Vista Fire Department personnel trained on responding to a vehicle vs. pedestrian incident, with a focus on patient stabilization, rapid assessment, and safe victim removal. Members practiced scene size-up, vehicle stabilization, patient packaging, and coordinated patient removal ... (Full Story & Photos)