named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Fire Safety Education
Conducts fire safety presentations and apparatus tours for children and community groups such as the Little Explorers Camp
Emergency Fire Response
Provides structural firefighting, hazardous materials response, and fire suppression services using engine companies, tankers, and trained firefighters
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Operates ambulances and provides emergency medical care including CPAP, SGA airway management, and pediatric emergency treatment
Firefighter Training Program
Comprehensive training for new firefighters including Firefighter I, interior operations, survival techniques, and apparatus driver qualification
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Emergency fire, rescue, and EMS responseProvides emergency services including fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to the Vista Fire District community. Responded to 368 incidents in 2025 and 196 incidents in 2026, including multiple-alarm structure fires such as one in South Salem on April 16, 2026.
- Firefighter and EMS training programsConducts ongoing training for firefighters and EMS personnel, including 152 hours of Firefighter I and Firefighter Survival training for probationary candidates, weekly drills on pediatric emergencies, pump operations, attack lines, master streams, water supply management, and driver training for apparatus operation.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Community fire safety education for childrenConducts fire safety presentations for children, including tours of fire apparatus, demonstrations of firefighting tools and equipment, and age-appropriate education on protective gear and fire safety practices, such as at the Town of Lewisboro Little Explorers Camp.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$59K90%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$7K10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$7K
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$407K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$406K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY PECK | FIRE CHIEF | 2 | $1K |
| RYAN HUNTSMAN | TREASURER | 2 | $1K |
| DANIEL CASTELHANO | PRESIDENT | 1 | $990 |
| LESLIE A SMITH | SECRETARY | 1 | $690 |
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Country Children's Center Partner — Partnered through a silent auction that enabled children to be recognized as honorary Junior Firefighters/EMTs for a day at the firehouse.
- Katonah Village Library Partner — Hosted the 2026 District 2 Volunteer Awards event recognizing a Vista Fire Department firefighter.
- Town of Lewisboro Partner — Collaborated with the Town of Lewisboro to deliver a fire safety presentation at the Little Explorers Camp.
- Town of Lewisboro Little Explorers Camp Partner — Hosted a fire safety presentation and apparatus tour for campers.
- Town of Lewisboro Little Explorers Camp Partner — Partnered with for a fire safety presentation and educational visit.
- Westchester County Fire Training Center Government — Hosted Firefighter I and Firefighter Survival training for Vista Fire Department members in Valhalla, New York.
- Westchester County Fire Training Center Partner — Hosted Firefighter I and Firefighter Survival training programs for Vista Fire Department members.
- Westchester County Legislature Government — Hosted the 2026 District 2 Volunteer Awards, at which a Vista Fire Department firefighter was honored.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based Volunteer Response Model 464 orgsmethodology: community-based emergency responseBy relying on trained community volunteers as frontline emergency responders, the department ensures rapid local emergency response because local presence and community investment increase deployment speed and operational sustainability.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Firefighter Survival and Self-Rescue Training 93 orgsmethodology: firefighter-survival-trainingBy teaching self-rescue and emergency egress techniques grounded in the “Get Out Alive” program, the department reduces firefighter entrapment and improves survival during fireground emergencies because recognizing hazardous conditions and knowing how to escape directly enhances on-scene safety.shared approach: Preventive Education →
- Interactive Fire Safety Education for Children 93 orgsmethodology: interactive_fire_safety_educationBy using interactive, child-friendly presentations to teach fire safety, the department builds community familiarity with firefighters and safety practices because engagement through age-appropriate education increases knowledge retention and reduces fire-related risks in younger populations.shared approach: Preventive Education →
- Integrated Fire and EMS Training 75 orgsmethodology: integrated-emergency-responseBy conducting joint training in fire and emergency medical services, the department prepares personnel to deliver coordinated, effective emergency responses, because integrated skills and teamwork improve outcomes during complex community emergencies.shared approach: Integrated Emergency Response →
- Phased and Comprehensive Firefighter Training 39 orgsmethodology: phased-firefighter-trainingBy training firefighters through a structured, phased curriculum that includes fireground operations, safety, and hazardous materials response, the department ensures safe and effective emergency response because systematic skill-building increases operational readiness and reduces on-scene risk.shared approach: Training-Intensive Readiness →