Executive Staff

Fire Chief: Gary Fisher

  • Oversight of Contractual Services to the Independent Vista Fire Protection District
  • Provides Leadership and Direction to Organization
  • Sets Fire Department Policy
  • Collaborates with and Supports other City Departments
  • Implements the Goals, Strategies, Programs and Policies of the Vista City Council
  • Oversees Implementation of the Strategic Plan
  • Attends City Council and Fire Board Meetings
  • Voting Member on the United Disaster Council
  • Interacts with Various Community Groups
  • Supervise Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal, Secretary & Management Analyst
  • Maintains Partnerships with Regional Fire Departments
  • Monitors Community Fire Protection Practices

Deputy Chief Operations / Administration: Rick Minnick

  • Operations (Fire, EMS, Hazardous Materials, Rescue)
  • Personnel Matters
  • Employee Relations, Internal Investigation
  • Report Management System Coordinator
  • Strategic Planning Review Manager
  • Accreditation Manager
  • Operation Manual, SOG's
  • Pre-Employment Testing and Evaluation
  • Zone Operations Chief Representative
  • North County Dispatch Liaison
  • Strike Team Leader
  • Supervise Shift Battalion Chiefs, Training & Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
  • Coordinate Strike Team Reimbursement
  • ISO Coordination

Battalion Chief / Fire Marshal: Jeff Hahn

  • Fire Code Administration
  • Fire Investigation
  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Fire Code Review & Adoption
  • Inspection Programs
  • New Development / Plan Review
  • Vegetation Management Program Coordination
  • Public Education / Information Program
  • Fire Hydrants
  • Supervise: Senior Inspector & 2 Inspectors
  • Strike Team Leader
  • Attend District Meetings & Prepare Staff reports

Battalion Chief Safety / Training: Mike Easterling

  • In-Service and Specialized Training
  • Recruit Testing
  • JAC Coordination
  • Revenue Sharing Program Coordination
  • Explorer Post Administrator, RBV Internship
  • Training Report Management
  • Representative to City Safety Committee
  • Safety Operations and Procedures
  • Promotional Exam Design and Preparation
  • Zone, County Chief's, So Cal TO Representative
  • Strike Team Leader
  • Wellness Program Coordinator
  • Respiratory Protection Program Coordinator
  • Target Solutions Administrator
  • Probationary Education, Training, Testing, Academy
  • City NIM/SIMS Coordinator
  • Training Requests & Reimbursement
  • Video conference Coordinator
  • TeleStaff Administrator
  • North Zone Consortium

Emergency Services Officer: Marilyn Anderson

  • EMS Training Coordinator
  • Quality Assurance Program
  • Recruit EMS Evaluations
  • Medical Supply, Equipment Specification and Purchase
  • Ambulance Billing Coordinator
  • EMS Report Management System, Records Custodian
  • Base Hospital, County and State EMS Liaison
  • SDCFCA EMS Section, CAL Chiefs EMS Section
  • EMS Public Education
  • Privacy Officer (HIPPAA)
  • Designated Officer (Blood Borne Pathogens)
  • Pre-employment Testing & Evaluation
  • EMB Budget
  • Certification / Recertification Management
  • Controlled Substance Manager
  • Protocol & Documentation Compliance
  • EMS System Structure & Oversight
  • CITY AED/CPR Program

Battalion Chief "A" Shift, Communications Chief: Joe Napier

  • Command, Control and Coordination of Shift
  • Radio, Pager, Telephone, Cell Phone Coordinator
  • Communications Equipment Specification and Purchasing
  • Report Management System Coordinator
  • Information Technology Liaison
  • Monthly Statistical Reports
  • Operations Assistant - Dispatch Liaison
  • Operational Procedures
  • Strike Team Leader - Trainee
  • Incident Report Quality Assurance
  • Mapping & Pre-planning
  • Zone Comm Ground Representative
  • Supervise 6 Suppression Captains

Battalion Chief "B" Shift, Facilities/Disaster Preparedness: Jeff Berg

  • Command, Control and Coordination of Shift
  • Facilities Maintenance & Repair
  • Operations Procedures
  • Disaster Preparations Plan Coordinator
  • Disaster Plan Training
  • Grant Submission & Coordination
  • Incident Report Quality Assurance
  • Strike Team Leader Trainee
  • Underground Storage Tank
  • Generator Permits
  • Supervise 6 Suppression Captains

Battalion Chief "C" Shift, Apparatus and Equipment: Ned Vander Pol

  • Command, Control and Coordination of Shift
  • Apparatus and Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Apparatus and Equipment Specifications and Purchasing
  • Apparatus and Equipment Testing and Certification
  • Operational Procedures
  • Safety Equipment and Uniform Specifications and Purchase
  • Incident Report Quality Assurance
  • Strike team Leaders Trainee
  • CERT Coordinator
  • Supervise 6 Suppression Captains