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The Vista Fire Department is Recruiting for EMTs with a Passion for Public Service and Who Are Aligned with our City's Core Values and Mission.
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IDEAL CANDIDATE
Ideal candidates are highly motivated and community-oriented individuals who will uphold the department’s mission statement in serving the City of Vista.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A current State of California Class C driver’s license with an ambulance driver’s endorsement
- A current EMT-I certification as defined by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)
- A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
THE VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Department is a family-oriented department with 94 sworn personnel. The Department responds to more than 16,000 calls annually providing all risk emergency mitigation (fire, medical vehicle accidents, technical rescues, and wildland fire). The Vista Fire Department is constantly improving its efficiency by updating equipment and providing up-to-date training for EMS and fire fighting crews.
- 6 stations
- 5 Type I Engines
- 1 Aerial Truck
- 3 Type III Brush Engines
- 4 Paramedic Rescue Ambulances
- 2 BLS Ambulances
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
ABOUT VISTA
The City of Vista was incorporated in 1963. Located seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, Vista is a vibrant, thriving community in northern San Diego County. With a population of over 100,000 and perfect, mile temperatures year-round, residents and visitors alike enjoy a wide range of activities in a setting of gentle rolling hills and plesant rural surroundings.
CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT
Vista Fire Department
200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084
760.643.2801
CITY OF VISTA MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Vista is dedicated to providing exceptional services, to improving Vista's quality of life, and to enhancing the uniqueness of the Vista community.
CORE VALUES
Respect, Fairness, Teamwork, Integrity, Compassion, and Stewardship.