The Vista Fire Department proudly congratulates Firefighter/EMT Ashtin Rama and Probationary Firefighter/EMT Hanna Zhao on successfully completing the Engine Company Operations course, a comprehensive 24-hour training program held at the Orange County Fire Training Center in New Hampton, New York.

Engine Company Operations builds upon the fire behavior knowledge and fundamental firefighting skills ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Fire Department is proud to announce that Firefighter/EMT Ashtin Rama is now qualified to drive Engine 142.

Firefighter/EMT Rama successfully completed the VFD’s Engine 142 Driver Training Program, which requires a minimum of 12 hours of driving time and eight hours of pump training.

As part of the program, he also demonstrated competency in a variety of apparatus operations, including ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week’s Monday night drills focused on “Psychiatric Emergencies” for our EMS personnel and “Forcible Entry” for our Firefighters.

During the “Psychiatric Emergencies” drill, Vista EMS personnel reviewed how to recognize, assess, and support individuals experiencing mental health or behavioral health crises. Members discussed patient communication, scene safety, de-escalation techniques, medical ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning, the Vista Fire Department held a driver training session for members working toward becoming qualified to operate Engine 142.

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 ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Fire Department is proud to announce that Station Manager Carl Johnson is now qualified on our ambulances.

Station Manager Johnson successfully completed the ambulance driver training program, which included over 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving and training on hospital operations. Station Manager Johnson will now continue to build his experience operating our EMS apparatus moving forward.

The ... (Full Story & Photos)