2020 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
 
By Vista Fire Department
December 20, 2020
 

On Saturday, December 19th, the Vista Fire Department held their 2020 Annual Inspection Dinner. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire event was held virtually on Zoom. Additionally, Active Members and District Officers who elected to have a dinner were able to pick it up "curbside" from the Vista Firehouse prior to the virtual event on Zoom. All members who won an award at the 2020 Annual Inspection Dinner were asked to return back to the Vista Firehouse at the conclusion of the event to receive their award and take their photos in honor of their achievements.

At the event Firefighter Daniel Gjodesen won the 2019-2020 Rookie of the Year award, Foreman Ryan Ruggiero won the 2019-2020 EMT of the Year award, Foreman Patrick Healy won the 2019-2020 Firefighter of the Year award, Engine 143 won the "Best Fire Apparatus" award, Ambulance 84B2 won the "Best Ambulance" award, Captain Brian Porco & Foreman Elly Hersam won the President's Award, District Manager Tom Ritchey was honored for his 40 years of service and Firefighter Martin Rojas was honored for his 20 years of service.

The Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner is the one night of the year where the Vista Fire District & Vista Fire Department honor our members for the sacrifice they give throughout the year to protect and serve the Vista Fire District community.
 
Lead Foreman Adam Bartley preparing the "curbside" Annual Dinner meal
Lead Foreman Adam Bartley preparing the "curbside" Annual Dinner meal
Captain Phil Katz giving Firefighter Lance Phillips his "curbside" Annual Dinner meal
Captain Phil Katz giving Firefighter Lance Phillips his "curbside" Annual Dinner meal
 
Lead Foreman Adam Bartley giving Firefighter Kyla Whalen her "curbside" Annual Dinner meal
Lead Foreman Adam Bartley giving Firefighter Kyla Whalen her "curbside" Annual Dinner meal
Firefighter Ethan Haberny picking up his "curbside" Annual Dinner meal
Firefighter Ethan Haberny picking up his "curbside" Annual Dinner meal
 
The 84B2 crew with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B2 crew with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B2 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B2 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Ambulance Trophy
 
Vista Fire Department President’s Award recipients: Captain Brian Porco and Foreman Elly Hersam
Vista Fire Department President’s Award recipients: Captain Brian Porco and Foreman Elly Hersam
Vista Fire Department President’s Award recipients: Captain Brian Porco and Foreman Elly Hersam with President Phil Katz
Vista Fire Department President’s Award recipients: Captain Brian Porco and Foreman Elly Hersam with President Phil Katz
 
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year: Firefighter Dan Gjodesen
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year: Firefighter Dan Gjodesen
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year: Firefighter Dan Gjodesen with Chief Jeff Peck
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year: Firefighter Dan Gjodesen with Chief Jeff Peck
 
Firefighter Dan Gjodesen putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Rookie of the Year" plaque
Firefighter Dan Gjodesen putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Rookie of the Year" plaque
The Engine 143 crew with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
The Engine 143 crew with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
 
The Engine 143 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
The Engine 143 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Foreman Ryan Ruggiero
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Foreman Ryan Ruggiero
 
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Foreman Ryan Ruggiero with Chief Jeff Peck
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Foreman Ryan Ruggiero with Chief Jeff Peck
Foreman Ryan Ruggiero putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "EMT of the Year" plaque
Foreman Ryan Ruggiero putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "EMT of the Year" plaque
 
Foreman Patrick Healy putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Firefighter of the Year" plaque
Foreman Patrick Healy putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Firefighter of the Year" plaque
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Patrick Healy
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Patrick Healy
 
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Patrick Healy with Chief Jeff Peck
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Patrick Healy with Chief Jeff Peck
The 2020 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
The 2020 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
 
Firefighter Martin Rojas being honored for his 20 years of service with the Vista Fire Department
Firefighter Martin Rojas being honored for his 20 years of service with the Vista Fire Department
Firefighter Martin Rojas being honored for his 20 years of service with the Vista Fire Department along with Chief Jeff Peck
Firefighter Martin Rojas being honored for his 20 years of service with the Vista Fire Department along with Chief Jeff Peck
 
District Manager Tom Ritchey being honored for his 40 years of service with the Vista Fire Department
District Manager Tom Ritchey being honored for his 40 years of service with the Vista Fire Department
District Manager Tom Ritchey being honored for his 40 years of service with the Vista Fire Department along with Chief Jeff Peck
District Manager Tom Ritchey being honored for his 40 years of service with the Vista Fire Department along with Chief Jeff Peck
 
The 84B2 crew with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B2 crew with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B2 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B2 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Ambulance Trophy
 
Foreman Elly Hersam with the Best Ambulance Trophy
Foreman Elly Hersam with the Best Ambulance Trophy
Vista Fire Department President’s Award recipient: Foreman Elly Hersam
Vista Fire Department President’s Award recipient: Foreman Elly Hersam
 
Vista Fire Department President’s Award recipient: Captain Brian Porco
Vista Fire Department President’s Award recipient: Captain Brian Porco
Vista Fire Department President’s Award recipients: Captain Brian Porco and Foreman Elly Hersam
Vista Fire Department President’s Award recipients: Captain Brian Porco and Foreman Elly Hersam
 
Vista Fire Department President’s Award recipients: Captain Brian Porco and Foreman Elly Hersam with President Phil Katz
Vista Fire Department President’s Award recipients: Captain Brian Porco and Foreman Elly Hersam with President Phil Katz
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year: Firefighter Dan Gjodesen
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year: Firefighter Dan Gjodesen
 
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year: Firefighter Dan Gjodesen with Chief Jeff Peck
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year: Firefighter Dan Gjodesen with Chief Jeff Peck
Firefighter Dan Gjodesen putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Rookie of the Year" plaque
Firefighter Dan Gjodesen putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Rookie of the Year" plaque
 
The Engine 143 crew with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
The Engine 143 crew with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
The Engine 143 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
The Engine 143 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
 
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Foreman Ryan Ruggiero
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Foreman Ryan Ruggiero
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Foreman Ryan Ruggiero with Chief Jeff Peck
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Foreman Ryan Ruggiero with Chief Jeff Peck
 
Foreman Ryan Ruggiero putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "EMT of the Year" plaque
Foreman Ryan Ruggiero putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "EMT of the Year" plaque
Foreman Patrick Healy putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Firefighter of the Year" plaque
Foreman Patrick Healy putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Firefighter of the Year" plaque
 
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Patrick Healy
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Patrick Healy
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Patrick Healy with Chief Jeff Peck
2019-2020 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Patrick Healy with Chief Jeff Peck
 
Firefighter Martin Rojas being honored for his 20 years of service with the Vista Fire Department
Firefighter Martin Rojas being honored for his 20 years of service with the Vista Fire Department
Firefighter Martin Rojas being honored for his 20 years of service with the Vista Fire Department along with Chief Jeff Peck
Firefighter Martin Rojas being honored for his 20 years of service with the Vista Fire Department along with Chief Jeff Peck
 
District Manager Tom Ritchey being honored for his 40 years of service with the Vista Fire Department
District Manager Tom Ritchey being honored for his 40 years of service with the Vista Fire Department
District Manager Tom Ritchey being honored for his 40 years of service with the Vista Fire Department along with Chief Jeff Peck
District Manager Tom Ritchey being honored for his 40 years of service with the Vista Fire Department along with Chief Jeff Peck