On Monday, June 22, 2026, at approximately 8:08 p.m., the Vista and South Salem Fire Departments were dispatched to a residence on Elmwood Road for a report of smoke coming from a house.

Upon arrival, Vista Fire Department Chief Jeff Peck observed visible smoke from the roof and transmitted a first alarm assignment. During a 360-degree size-up of the structure, visible fire was observed on the rear, ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week's Monday night drill focused on "Firefighter CPR, F.A.S.T., and Mayday Operations" for our members.

During the "F.A.S.T. & Mayday Operations" portion of the drill, Vista Firefighters reviewed the proper steps for initiating a mayday, including how to effectively communicate one during an emergency. Firefighters then applied these skills in a practical scenario, using F.A.S.T. (Firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Vista Fire Department is proud to announce that Probationary Firefighter Gary Shuster is now qualified on our ambulances.

Probationary Firefighter Shuster successfully completed the ambulance driver training program, which included over 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving and training on hospital operations. Probationary Firefighter Shuster will now begin training to drive Engine 142 as he continues ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week's Monday Night Drill was a "Search, Rescue & V.E.I.S." drill for our Firefighters and a "Trauma Emergencies & Burns" drill for our EMTs.

The Firefighter portion of the evening focused on search and rescue operations, including the firefighting technique known as V.E.I.S. (Vent, Enter, Isolate, and Search). Vista Firefighters practiced venting a second-story window using a 24-foot ladder, ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Sunday morning, the Vista Fire Department held a driver training session for members working toward qualification as apparatus drivers on our Ambulances and 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 ... (Full Story & Photos)