The Vista Fire Department is proud to announce that Firefighter Phil Wanderman is now qualified to drive Engine 141.

Firefighter Wanderman successfully completed the E-141 driver training program, which included hands-on experience operating the pump panel and logging over twelve hours of drive time. With this milestone achieved, he will now begin training to become qualified on Tanker 4.

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This week’s Monday drill was “Extrication with Victim Removal – Vehicle on Its Side” for our members.

During this drill, members trained on stabilizing and operating at a motor vehicle accident where a vehicle has come to rest on its side. These incidents require specialized stabilization techniques to prevent the vehicle from moving during rescue operations. Members practiced stabilization methods, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the past month, the Vista Volunteer Fire Department has been treating our members to a night of golf and dinner at Golf Lounge 18 in Danbury, CT, as a token of appreciation for their dedication and service.

Our members devote countless hours to serving the Vista Fire District community, and this event is a small way to thank them for their hard work and commitment throughout the year.

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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)