PRESS RELEASE
The Vista Fire Department held a Fire Apparatus Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony June 20 at the Vista Civic Center. The ribbon-cutting ceremony involved members of the Vista City Council, the Vista Fire Department, and City of Vista staff.
The new fire apparatus on display includes:
- Four new engines designed for structural firefighting and paramedic response
- One new engine specifically for combatting small fires and fire mop-ups
- One new engine tailored for fighting wildland fires
- A new state-of-the-art paramedic ambulance
The total cost of the new equipment totaled $4.7 million, paid through the city’s Apparatus Replacement Funds, thecoastnews.com reported.
The event gave the public an up-close look at the department’s new emergency services vehicles. It was a free community event welcoming all ages and featured food, drinks, and numerous community booths. Attendees had the opportunity to meet the dedicated firefighters, paramedics, and EMT teams who serve Vista and learn about the significant investments the city has made to enhance public safety.
Participating vendors and community organizations included Archer’s Arrow Coffee House, Chick-Fil-A, the City of Vista, EDCO, Vista Fire Prevention Bureau, Frida’s Tacos, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt, the Vista Historical Society, Kaiser Permanente, LA Fitness, Las Valientes, La Taqueria Jalisco, Mama ‘n Papa’s Pizza Grotto, Raising Cane’s, the Vista Sheriff’s Office, Sprouts Farmers Market, TIP San Diego, Vista CERT, the Vista Fire Department, the Vista Library, and West Coast Arborists.
