Probationary Firefighter/EMT Candidate Jared Richardson Completes Engine 142 Driver Training

The Vista Fire Department is proud to announce that Probationary Firefighter/EMT Candidate Jared Richardson is now qualified to drive Engine 142.

Probationary Firefighter/EMT Candidate Jared Richardson successfully completed the VFD’s Engine 142 Driver Training Program, which currently requires a minimum of 12 hours of total driving time and a minimum of 8 hours of total pump time. The training also includes completion of the MPO Powerpoint Presentation, drafting off the front suction, drafting off the master intake, supplying a master stream while drafting, pumping 200’ of 1 ¾ hose, pumping 200’ of 2 ½ hose, supplying an engine or tanker from drafting, doing a proper changeover from tank water to a positive water supply, drafting out of a portable pond, identifying the dry hydrants located in the Vista Fire District, use of extrication tools, how to build a crib box, use of air bags, and participation in at least one weekly truck report.

Throughout the program, trainees are evaluated on the vehicle-operation and apparatus-specific requirements contained in the Department’s current Driver Training Form. Completing the process adds another qualified driver to support the Department’s operational readiness.

With this milestone achieved, Probationary Firefighter/EMT Candidate Jared Richardson will now continue Driver Training on Engine 141.

The VFD is always looking for more drivers—whether it's for our fire apparatus or our ambulances! Interested in joining? Learn more here: https://www.vistafd.org/content/become/ or apply online at https://www.vistafd.org/apply