Red Flag Day Warnings Are Real!

Yesterday’s weather brought fire prone conditions, which brought multiple fires. Our crews, with support from Salt Lake City Fire, South Salt Lake Fire, North Tooele Fire, and BLM crews, took on two separate brushfires along I-215 in Millcreek and I-80 just past Saltair. High winds proved to make the fires move quick and give us a more difficult time containing them.

Cause? Unknown. But likely a discarded cigarette butt, or dragging chains from a trailer, or maybe even a parked disabled car over dry grass.

Let’s all do our part to mitigate these fires, thanks.

@slcfire
@sslfd
@north_tooele_fire_district

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Position: Payroll Administrator
Pay Range: $62,147 - $91,625 per year

Under the general supervision of the Payroll Manager, will work within the organization’s payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations, works within several accounting and financial systems and diverse programs, and frequently demonstrates broad knowledge due to cross-boundary specialties

To learn more and/or to apply at unifiedfireut.gov or click the link in our bio.

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Position: Human Resource Technician
Pay Range: $48,913 - $68,741 per year

This position performs working-level clerical and routine technical duties as needed to expedite the processing and maintenance of human resources information and records. Assists with the day-to-day tasks of the human resources division and supports a wide range of HR activities, including general administrative duties, recruitment, and employee database management. This position will collect, extract, and input employee benefits and workers’ compensation data. Provides the necessary support to ensure the division’s needs are adequately met.

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It’s officially community event season, and we’re here for all the summer fun! Our crews had a great time connecting with neighbors during Millcreek’s Venture Out last Friday. Summer is all about coming together, and we’re looking forward to more opportunities to support and celebrate with the amazing communities we serve. Be sure to check your city’s event schedule; we’d love to see you there! Let’s make this a safe and unforgettable summer. ☀️🚒

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Position: Fleet Service Technician
Pay Range: $38,948 - $54,677
Closing Date: June 17, 2025

Performs a variety of duties oriented towards the preventative maintenance of light, medium and heavy fleet apparatus as well as maintenance on small equipment. This position performs Lube, Oil, and Filter services, preventive maintenance inspections, field tire removal and replacement, brake system inspections and delivers apparatus to repair shops and various UFA locations

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Early this morning, Unified Fire crews from Kearns and Taylorsville, with mutual aid support from West Jordan Fire, responded to a detached garage fire with heavy smoke and flames showing. An initial quick attack suppressed the growth and allowed crews an opportunity to get in and save as much property as possible.

This almost didn’t happen as the nearest hydrant was blocked by a parked vehicle. Fortunately, the angle of the supply hose coming off the hydrant still allowed for water access.

Please don’t park in front of fire hydrants. It’s a simple request. A simple action. Thanks.

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Yesterday afternoon around 5:00 PM, crews were dispatched to the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon for a swift water rescue. An individual had been cold plunging in the river, got swept up in the very fast current, and had luckily been caught up on a small rock approximately 50 feet down river.

Initial crews secured the individual with a rope line, provided a helmet and flotation vest, and contemplated pulling them to shore. It was determined to not be safe enough and our Heavy Rescue units were dispatched for a high angle rope rescue. Secondary safety teams were set up down river with additional rope lines and a safety net as back up measures.

The victim was successfully removed from the river and able to return home.

This was a best case scenario but very easily could have turned out differently with its outcome.

Stay away from fast moving water. It’s much stronger than you realize and getting swept away happens in a moment. Additionally, Big and Little Cottonwood rivers are a part of our protected watershed and entering them is not permitted by state regulations.

Thank you to Murray Fire @murraycityfire for their assistance in the response.

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Are you coming to the Carnival?!?!?

The first night of Pony Express Days was an epic success! If you’re looking for a fun weekend activity for yourself and whoever you hang out with… Come down to Cory Wride Memorial Park in @eaglemountaincity for a great time with @brownsamusements ! Make sure you stop by and say hi to our wonderful EMS personnel when you’re here.
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