The Vista Fire Department proudly congratulates Engine 142 on winning Best Fire Apparatus and Ambulance 84B2 on winning Best Ambulance at the 2025 Vista Fire Department Annual Inspection Dinner.

Engine 142 was led by Lieutenant Dan Castelhano and Lead Foreman Ryan Ruggiero, with the rest of the crew consisting of Ex-Chief Jim Hackett, Firefighter Phil Katz, Firefighter Ron Egloff, Firefighter Steven Woodstead, Firefighter Jose Rosa, Firefighter/EMT Candidate Peter Cipriano and Probationary Firefighter/EMT Candidate Ashtin Rama who worked together to present an outstanding apparatus.

Ambulance 84B2 was led by Lieutenant Eleanor Hersam and Foreman Leslie Smith, with EMT Debbie Ferman, FF/EMT Tom Ritchey, Firefighter/EMT Ryan Huntsman, Firefighter/EMT Ben Bo, Firefighter Phil Wanderman and Probationary EMT Skyla Warren making up the rest of the dedicated ambulance crew.

Congratulations to the crews of both Engine 142 and Ambulance 84B2 on this well-deserved recognition. The Vista Fire Department also extends its sincere thanks to all of the apparatus crews who dedicated countless hours preparing their vehicles for this year’s Annual Inspection Dinner. Your pride and commitment are what make our department exceptional.