Unified Fire Authority (UFA) is Utah’s largest fire agency with 695 employees serving an estimated 473,921 residents in 15 municipalities and unincorporated Salt Lake County. The UFA provides service to all unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County and one municipality (Eagle Mountain) is located in Utah County.
It’s always our pleasure to visit with some of our youngest community members to teach them about fire safety and to familiarize them with us as responders.
Thanks kids for a good time!
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Medical Training-many are surprised to learn the majority of our responses as firefighters are medical in nature. As a result, we place high priority on medical training and practice. One of these opportunities is our Airway Academy, a two day training of classroom instruction reviewing airway responses and protocols, followed by an opportunity in the University of Utah cadaver lab practicing on donors in the U’s Body Donor Program. Focus is on paramedics reviewing and practicing less frequent skills such as intubation, gaining IO (interosseus) access for medicine delivery, needle decompression, and emergency cricothyrotomy. EMTs are also introduced to these skills to encourage their further training in EMS.
Thank you to Weber Fire District for joining us and especially University of Utah Body Donor Program for providing us the opportunity to learn and practice.
Interested in learning more about the donor program? Search University of Utah Body Donor Program and how you could help further educate your emergency responders.
This morning units from Unified Fire Authority, West Valley City Fire Department, South Salt Lake Fire Department, Murray Fire Department and West Jordan Fire Department responded to smoke in a commercial structure. A fire was located deep inside the structure prompting a call for a second alarm. Crews aggressively attacked and extinguished the fire.
Occasionally large fires require the efforts of multiple agencies to address the issue. It is amazing to watch this coordinated effort systematically address task after task leading to the eventual conclusion. Great work by all involved.
Today on Veterans Day, we honor our military veteran firefighters who have served our nation and continue to serve our communities every day. Thank you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice both at home and abroad. And to all American veterans, we are grateful for your service and commitment to protecting our freedom. 🇺🇸
Today, our crews, alongside Draper and South Jordan Firefighters, faced a garage fire with an unexpected twist. As the flames spread to a firefighter’s turnout gear, fellow firefighters didn’t hesitate for a second. In a truly jaw dropping moment, they literally jumped onto the burning firefighter to help smother the flames, combining quick thinking and bravery to prevent a much worse outcome.
This is the firefighter mindset; we risk it all to save lives. When the situation is at its most dangerous, our team puts everything on the line to protect the public and each other. This act of selfless courage is what keeps our brothers and sisters safe. 🙏👨🚒👩🚒
In the event a high rise structure should experience a fire, multiple units would be dispatched from fire agencies throughout the county. The Utah Fire and Rescue Academy recently provided a county-wide training exercise where a simulated fire was reported in a six story building and units dispatched. This training took place over multiple days and locations to give nearly all on duty crews this training and experience. Thank you to @utahfirerescueacademy for their leadership and instruction, and @unifiedfire and @slcfire for hosting.
This video provides a glimpse into the response, some of the communications and assignments that would happen, and the organization of a potentially chaotic scene. We’re proud to let you know all ten fire agencies in Salt lake County participated in this training. @unifiedfire @slcfire @westvalleycityfire @westjordanfire @sojofire @bluffdalecity @drapercityfire @sandy_fire_department @murraycityfire @sslfd #slc #westvalleycity #westjordan #southjordan #bluffdale #draper #sandy #murray #southsaltlake #magna #copperton #taylorsville #kearns #riverton #herriman #eaglemountain #midvale #cottonwoodheights #millcreek #whitecity #emigration #holladay #brighton #alta #unincorporatedsaltlakecounty
🚨 Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer You Can Stop! 🚨
A working, non-expired CO detector is essential for keeping your family safe. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless gas that can build up without warning, especially in winter months when homes are sealed tight. Here’s why it matters and how to prevent exposure:
💨 Top CO Sources: 1. Fuel-burning appliances (furnaces, water heaters, stoves). 2. Vehicles in attached garages. 3. Improper ventilation of fireplaces or wood stoves. 4. Generators used indoors or in enclosed spaces.
🛑 Avoid CO Poisoning: Test your CO detector monthly and check expiration dates. Never run vehicles or generators in an enclosed area. Ensure proper ventilation around fuel-burning appliances. Schedule annual checks of heating systems by a professional.
Don’t risk it! Your CO detector is your first line of defense. Stay proactive and keep your home safe.
Last evening, UFA held it’s November Promotional Ceremony honoring 10 members to new ranks. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their promotions to Division Chief, Paramedic, and Engineer:
Division Chief Paul Larsen
Paramedics: Garrett Barlow Adam Case Levi Chronis Ashley Fyle Braden Hudson Priscilla Nielsen
Engineers: Kalub Lewis Monica Smithee Geoffrey Whatcott
We look forward to their future accomplishments within the department and in our communities, congrats!!!