On Thursday, September 17, 2026, members of the Vista Fire Department, South Salem Fire Department, and Westchester EMS were recognized by the Westchester County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (WCVFA) during the 2026 WCVFA Convention in Ardsley with the 2026 Firefighter of the Year Award Unit Citation for their coordinated response to the June 22nd structure fire and Mayday rescue on Elmwood ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week's Monday night drills focused on “Assisting the Paramedic” for our EMS personnel and “Ladders” for our Firefighters.

During the “Assisting the Paramedic” EMS drill, Vista EMS personnel reviewed how they can effectively support Paramedics during advanced life support patient care. Members reviewed the equipment commonly utilized by Paramedics during emergency responses and the important ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the morning of Sunday, September 13th, the Vista Fire Department held our annual 9/11 Memorial Service at the Vista Firehouse. Each year, our Department pauses to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001, including the 343 FDNY Firefighters, 23 NYPD Officers, and 37 Port Authority Police Officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

We also honor the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Volunteer Fire Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ex-Chief Raymond Haviland.

Ray served as Chief of the Vista Fire Department from 1988 through 1991 and was a valued part of our Department’s history. His service and leadership helped carry forward the traditions of dedication, commitment, and service to the Vista community that continue to define our Department today.

We ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Fire Department proudly congratulates Firefighter/EMT Hanna Zhao on successfully completing her EMT-Basic class and earning certification as an Emergency Medical Technician!

Becoming an EMT requires a significant commitment to both classroom education and hands-on training. EMT courses in New York State typically consist of approximately 150 to 180 hours of instruction designed to prepare ... (Full Story & Photos)