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Vista adds seven emergency vehicles as mayor highlights fire responses and sheriff statistics
Summary
Mayor John Franklin said Vista acquired seven emergency vehicles, including six fire engines and a paramedic ambulance, and cited rising emergency responses in a 2024 review; the address also summarized San Diego County Sheriff station call volumes and year-over-year crime changes.
Mayor John Franklin said the City of Vista acquired seven new emergency vehicles in 2024 — six new fire engines and a paramedic ambulance — to strengthen emergency response. "This investment ensures that our first responders will be able to respond quickly, safely, and precisely to handle emergencies," Franklin said.
The mayor told listeners the Vista Fire Department responded to a large number of calls last year, and city materials cited a high incident count for 2024. Franklin highlighted community outreach by the department,…
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