2019 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
 
By Vista Fire Department
June 2, 2019
 

On Saturday, June 1st, the Vista Fire Department held their 2019 Annual Inspection Dinner at the Vista Firehouse.

At the event Firefighter/EMT Elly Hersam & Firefighter/EMT Olivia Buzzeo won the 2018-2019 Rookie of the Year award, Captain Brian Porco won the 2018-2019 EMT of the Year award, Foreman Dan Castelhano won the 2018-2019 Firefighter of the Year award, Engine 141 won the "Best Fire Apparatus" award and Ambulance 84B1 won the "Best Ambulance" award.

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.
 
Vista Fire Department Members and guests at the 2019 Vista FD Annual Dinner
Vista Fire Department Members and guests at the 2019 Vista FD Annual Dinner
Vista Fire Department Members and guests at the 2019 Vista FD Annual Dinner
Vista Fire Department Members and guests at the 2019 Vista FD Annual Dinner
 
Vista Fire Department Members and guests at the 2019 Vista FD Annual Dinner
Vista Fire Department Members and guests at the 2019 Vista FD Annual Dinner
Engine 142 crew: Lt. Phil Katz, FF Ron Egloff, Foreman Dan Castelhano, FF Steven Woodstead, FF Peter Sloan and Ex-Chief Jim Hackett
Engine 142 crew: Lt. Phil Katz, FF Ron Egloff, Foreman Dan Castelhano, FF Steven Woodstead, FF Peter Sloan and Ex-Chief Jim Hackett
 
Tanker 4 crew: Lt. Wilmer Cervantes, FF Lynda Scott, Probationary FF Ethan Haberny and Foreman Adam Bartley
Tanker 4 crew: Lt. Wilmer Cervantes, FF Lynda Scott, Probationary FF Ethan Haberny and Foreman Adam Bartley
Engine 141 crew: Ex-Chief Bill Dingee, Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco, FF Dan Gjodesen, Probationary FF Joe Silvestro and FF/EMT Ryan Ruggiero
Engine 141 crew: Ex-Chief Bill Dingee, Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco, FF Dan Gjodesen, Probationary FF Joe Silvestro and FF/EMT Ryan Ruggiero
 
84B2 crew: Lt. Allie Fisher, Foreman Mike Canil, FF/EMT Sean Kaplan, EMT Isabel Fry, FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and EMT Leslie Smith
84B2 crew: Lt. Allie Fisher, Foreman Mike Canil, FF/EMT Sean Kaplan, EMT Isabel Fry, FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and EMT Leslie Smith
84B1 crew: Capt. Debbie Ferman, Foreman Karen Lilly, FF/EMT Nick Kaplan, Probationary FF Jacob Agona, EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly and FF/EMT Elly Hersam
84B1 crew: Capt. Debbie Ferman, Foreman Karen Lilly, FF/EMT Nick Kaplan, Probationary FF Jacob Agona, EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly and FF/EMT Elly Hersam
 
Engine 143 crew: Capt. Brian Porco, Probationary FF Lance Phillips, FF Mark Albert, FF/EMT J.T. Bowensmith, FF Adam Ferman and Foreman Patrick Healy
Engine 143 crew: Capt. Brian Porco, Probationary FF Lance Phillips, FF Mark Albert, FF/EMT J.T. Bowensmith, FF Adam Ferman and Foreman Patrick Healy
Guests doing a walk-through of the Vista Fire Department apparatus during the 2019 Vista FD Annual Dinner
Guests doing a walk-through of the Vista Fire Department apparatus during the 2019 Vista FD Annual Dinner
 
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Dan Castelhano with Chief Jeff Peck
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Dan Castelhano with Chief Jeff Peck
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Dan Castelhano
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Dan Castelhano
 
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Co-Rookie of the Year: FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and FF/EMT Elly Hersam with Chief Jeff Peck
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Co-Rookie of the Year: FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and FF/EMT Elly Hersam with Chief Jeff Peck
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Co-Rookie of the Year: FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and FF/EMT Elly Hersam
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Co-Rookie of the Year: FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and FF/EMT Elly Hersam
 
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Captain Brian Porco with Chief Jeff Peck
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Captain Brian Porco with Chief Jeff Peck
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Captain Brian Porco
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Captain Brian Porco
 
The 84B1 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B1 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B1 crew with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B1 crew with the Best Ambulance Trophy
 
The Engine 141 crew with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
The Engine 141 crew with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
The Engine 141 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
The Engine 141 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
 
The 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Line Officers: Chief Jeff Peck, Capt. Debbie Ferman, Capt. Brian Porco, Lt. Wilmer Cervantes and Lt. Phil Katz
The 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Line Officers: Chief Jeff Peck, Capt. Debbie Ferman, Capt. Brian Porco, Lt. Wilmer Cervantes and Lt. Phil Katz
The 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Foremen: Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco, Foreman Patrick Healy, Foreman Adam Bartley, Foreman Karen Lilly, Foreman Mike Canil and Foreman Dan Castelhano
The 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Foremen: Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco, Foreman Patrick Healy, Foreman Adam Bartley, Foreman Karen Lilly, Foreman Mike Canil and Foreman Dan Castelhano
 
The 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Foremen: Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco, Foreman Patrick Healy, Foreman Adam Bartley, Foreman Karen Lilly, Foreman Mike Canil and Foreman Dan Castelhano with Chief Jeff Peck
The 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Foremen: Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco, Foreman Patrick Healy, Foreman Adam Bartley, Foreman Karen Lilly, Foreman Mike Canil and Foreman Dan Castelhano with Chief Jeff Peck
Foreman Dan Castelhano putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Firefighter of the Year" plaque
Foreman Dan Castelhano putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Firefighter of the Year" plaque
 
Captain Brian Porco putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "EMT of the Year" plaque
Captain Brian Porco putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "EMT of the Year" plaque
FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and FF/EMT Elly Hersam putting their names on the Vista Fire Department "Rookie of the Year" plaque
FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and FF/EMT Elly Hersam putting their names on the Vista Fire Department "Rookie of the Year" plaque
 
The 2019 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
The 2019 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
FF/EMT Elly Hersam and Captain Brian Porco
FF/EMT Elly Hersam and Captain Brian Porco
 
Vista Fire District Commissioner Dave Jacobsen
Vista Fire District Commissioner Dave Jacobsen
FF/EMT Elly Hersam, Foreman Adam Bartley and EMT Isabel Fry
FF/EMT Elly Hersam, Foreman Adam Bartley and EMT Isabel Fry
 
Captain Debbie Ferman presenting the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year Award
Captain Debbie Ferman presenting the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year Award
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Co-Rookie of the Year: FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and FF/EMT Elly Hersam
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Co-Rookie of the Year: FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and FF/EMT Elly Hersam
 
EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly, EMT Isabel Fry and Firefighter Adam Ferman
EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly, EMT Isabel Fry and Firefighter Adam Ferman
Ex-Chief Jim Hackett speaking with guests from the New Canaan Fire Department
Ex-Chief Jim Hackett speaking with guests from the New Canaan Fire Department
 
EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly, FF/EMT Elly Hersam, EMT Isabel Fry and Foreman Karen Lilly
EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly, FF/EMT Elly Hersam, EMT Isabel Fry and Foreman Karen Lilly
Foreman Dan Castelhano receiving the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year award
Foreman Dan Castelhano receiving the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year award
 
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Co-Rookie of the Year: FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Co-Rookie of the Year: FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo
FF/EMT J.T. Bowensmith and Captain Debbie Ferman
FF/EMT J.T. Bowensmith and Captain Debbie Ferman
 
FF Mark Albert and Foreman Mike Canil
FF Mark Albert and Foreman Mike Canil
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Dan Castelhano with Chief Jeff Peck
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year: Foreman Dan Castelhano with Chief Jeff Peck
 
FF/EMT Elly Hersam and EMT Isabel Fry
FF/EMT Elly Hersam and EMT Isabel Fry
FF Steven Woodstead and Lt. Allie Fisher
FF Steven Woodstead and Lt. Allie Fisher
 
EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly and FF/EMT J.T. Bowensmith
EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly and FF/EMT J.T. Bowensmith
Captain Brian Porco receiving the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year award
Captain Brian Porco receiving the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year award
 
Chief Jeff Peck, Ex-Chief Bill Dingee and Vista Fire District Commissioner Dave Jacobsen
Chief Jeff Peck, Ex-Chief Bill Dingee and Vista Fire District Commissioner Dave Jacobsen
EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly and Foreman Karen Lilly
EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly and Foreman Karen Lilly
 
EMT Leslie Smith
EMT Leslie Smith
The 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Line Officers: Chief Jeff Peck, Capt. Debbie Ferman, Capt. Brian Porco, Lt. Wilmer Cervantes and Lt. Phil Katz
The 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Line Officers: Chief Jeff Peck, Capt. Debbie Ferman, Capt. Brian Porco, Lt. Wilmer Cervantes and Lt. Phil Katz
 
Pound Ridge Fire Department Chief Justin Brent
Pound Ridge Fire Department Chief Justin Brent
The 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Foremen: Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco, Foreman Patrick Healy, Foreman Adam Bartley, Foreman Karen Lilly, Foreman Mike Canil and Foreman Dan Castelhano
The 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Foremen: Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco, Foreman Patrick Healy, Foreman Adam Bartley, Foreman Karen Lilly, Foreman Mike Canil and Foreman Dan Castelhano
 
FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and FF/EMT Elly Hersam putting their names on the Vista Fire Department "Rookie of the Year" plaque
FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and FF/EMT Elly Hersam putting their names on the Vista Fire Department "Rookie of the Year" plaque
Tanker 4 crew: Lt. Wilmer Cervantes, FF Lynda Scott, Probationary FF Ethan Haberny and Foreman Adam Bartley
Tanker 4 crew: Lt. Wilmer Cervantes, FF Lynda Scott, Probationary FF Ethan Haberny and Foreman Adam Bartley
 
Engine 142 crew: Lt. Phil Katz, FF Ron Egloff, Foreman Dan Castelhano, FF Steven Woodstead, FF Peter Sloan and Ex-Chief Jim Hackett
Engine 142 crew: Lt. Phil Katz, FF Ron Egloff, Foreman Dan Castelhano, FF Steven Woodstead, FF Peter Sloan and Ex-Chief Jim Hackett
Vista Fire Department members lined up for the 2019 Annual Inspection Dinner
Vista Fire Department members lined up for the 2019 Annual Inspection Dinner
 
Chief Jeff Peck delivering his speech during the 2019 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
Chief Jeff Peck delivering his speech during the 2019 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
Battalion Chief Jason Blauvelt and Ex-Chief Bill Dingee
Battalion Chief Jason Blauvelt and Ex-Chief Bill Dingee
 
South Salem Fire Department Assistant Chief Nick Delaurentis
South Salem Fire Department Assistant Chief Nick Delaurentis
The 84B1 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B1 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Ambulance Trophy
 
The Engine 141 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
The Engine 141 crew and Chief Jeff Peck with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
84B1 crew: Capt. Debbie Ferman, Foreman Karen Lilly, FF/EMT Nick Kaplan, Probationary FF Jacob Agona, EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly and FF/EMT Elly Hersam
84B1 crew: Capt. Debbie Ferman, Foreman Karen Lilly, FF/EMT Nick Kaplan, Probationary FF Jacob Agona, EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly and FF/EMT Elly Hersam
 
Foreman Karen Lilly, FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo, EMT Isabel Fry, FF/EMT Elly Hersam and EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly
Foreman Karen Lilly, FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo, EMT Isabel Fry, FF/EMT Elly Hersam and EMT Candidate Jasmine Lilly
The 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Foremen: Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco, Foreman Patrick Healy, Foreman Adam Bartley, Foreman Karen Lilly, Foreman Mike Canil and Foreman Dan Castelhano with Chief Jeff Peck
The 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Foremen: Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco, Foreman Patrick Healy, Foreman Adam Bartley, Foreman Karen Lilly, Foreman Mike Canil and Foreman Dan Castelhano with Chief Jeff Peck
 
Lt. Wilmer Cervantes presenting the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year award
Lt. Wilmer Cervantes presenting the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year award
Captain Brian Porco putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "EMT of the Year" plaque
Captain Brian Porco putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "EMT of the Year" plaque
 
The Engine 141 crew with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
The Engine 141 crew with the Best Fire Apparatus Trophy
84B2 crew: Lt. Allie Fisher, Foreman Mike Canil, FF/EMT Sean Kaplan, EMT Isabel Fry, FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and EMT Leslie Smith
84B2 crew: Lt. Allie Fisher, Foreman Mike Canil, FF/EMT Sean Kaplan, EMT Isabel Fry, FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and EMT Leslie Smith
 
President Phil Katz delivering his speech at the 2019 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection dinner
President Phil Katz delivering his speech at the 2019 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection dinner
The 84B1 crew with the Best Ambulance Trophy
The 84B1 crew with the Best Ambulance Trophy
 
Auxiliary member Susan Zepp, Vista Fire District Treasurer Wendy Wakeman, Vista Fire District Commissioner Dave Jacobsen, Auxiliary member Barbara Carlson, Vista Fire Department member Jim Ready and Auxiliary member Maria Porco
Auxiliary member Susan Zepp, Vista Fire District Treasurer Wendy Wakeman, Vista Fire District Commissioner Dave Jacobsen, Auxiliary member Barbara Carlson, Vista Fire Department member Jim Ready and Auxiliary member Maria Porco
Foreman Dan Castelhano putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Firefighter of the Year" plaque
Foreman Dan Castelhano putting his name on the Vista Fire Department "Firefighter of the Year" plaque
 
Vista Fire District Chairman Tom LoBosco delivering his speech during the 2019 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
Vista Fire District Chairman Tom LoBosco delivering his speech during the 2019 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
Engine 143 crew: Probationary FF Lance Phillips, FF Mark Albert, FF/EMT J.T. Bowensmith, FF Adam Ferman and Foreman Patrick Healy
Engine 143 crew: Probationary FF Lance Phillips, FF Mark Albert, FF/EMT J.T. Bowensmith, FF Adam Ferman and Foreman Patrick Healy
 
Pound Ridge VAC member Daniel Rainford
Pound Ridge VAC member Daniel Rainford
Engine 141 crew: Ex-Chief Bill Dingee, Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco, FF Dan Gjodesen, Probationary FF Joe Silvestro and FF/EMT Ryan Ruggiero
Engine 141 crew: Ex-Chief Bill Dingee, Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco, FF Dan Gjodesen, Probationary FF Joe Silvestro and FF/EMT Ryan Ruggiero
 
FF/EMT Elly Hersam
FF/EMT Elly Hersam
Vista Fire District Chairman Tom LoBosco
Vista Fire District Chairman Tom LoBosco
 
FF Ron Egloff talking with Ex-Chief David Andronaco and Vista Fire Department member Jim Ready
FF Ron Egloff talking with Ex-Chief David Andronaco and Vista Fire Department member Jim Ready
Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco and FF Dan Gjodesen
Lead Foreman Marc Baiocco and FF Dan Gjodesen
 
FF/EMT Elly Hersam and FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo receiving their 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year awards
FF/EMT Elly Hersam and FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo receiving their 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year awards
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Co-Rookie of the Year: FF/EMT Elly Hersam
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Co-Rookie of the Year: FF/EMT Elly Hersam
 
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Captain Brian Porco with Chief Jeff Peck
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Captain Brian Porco with Chief Jeff Peck
Vista Fire Department members and guests enjoying the 2019 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
Vista Fire Department members and guests enjoying the 2019 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner
 
Captain Debbie Ferman and Pound Ridge Firefighter Dave Russell
Captain Debbie Ferman and Pound Ridge Firefighter Dave Russell
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Co-Rookie of the Year: FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and FF/EMT Elly Hersam with Chief Jeff Peck
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Co-Rookie of the Year: FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo and FF/EMT Elly Hersam with Chief Jeff Peck
 
Lt. Phil Katz
Lt. Phil Katz
Foreman Karen Lilly receiving the Best Ambulance trophy
Foreman Karen Lilly receiving the Best Ambulance trophy
 
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Captain Brian Porco
2018-2019 Vista Fire Department EMT of the Year: Captain Brian Porco
Captain Brian Porco presenting the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year award
Captain Brian Porco presenting the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year award
 
Foreman Dan Castelhano receiving the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year award
Foreman Dan Castelhano receiving the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Firefighter of the Year award
Probationary FF Ethan Haberny talking with South Salem Fire Department Assistant Chief Nick Delaurentis
Probationary FF Ethan Haberny talking with South Salem Fire Department Assistant Chief Nick Delaurentis
 
FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo receiving the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year award
FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo receiving the 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year award
Lt. Wilmer Cervantes
Lt. Wilmer Cervantes
 
FF/EMT Elly Hersam
FF/EMT Elly Hersam
FF/EMT Elly Hersam and FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo receiving their 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year award
FF/EMT Elly Hersam and FF/EMT Olivia Buzzeo receiving their 2018-2019 Vista Fire Department Rookie of the Year award