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Station Construction Updates
We’re excited to announce multiple new station projects, as well as improvements coming to the stations in our communities. Keep up to date on our progress and bookmark the page below:
About Unified Fire Authority
UFA is Utah’s largest fire agency with 694 employees. UFA protects 451,035 people and $41.8 billion dollars of taxable value in 15 municipalities and Salt Lake County. UFA provides service to all unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County and one municipality (Eagle Mountain) is located in Utah County.
Congratulations to Recruit Class 55 on successfully completing 16 weeks of intense training!
Yesterday evening, we welcomed 22 new firefighters to the UFA family as they officially begin their careers in the fire service. We wish them the very best.
Please join us in congratulating our newest firefighters!
If you're interested in becoming a firefighter with Unified Fire, sign up for our hiring interest list by visiting www.unifiedfire.org
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We are very proud to share with you the recipient of the Utah State Emergency Medical Services Bureau Award for "Course Coordinator of the Year". Unified Fire Engineer/Paramedic Richard Clayton has passionately dedicated the last two years as the Fire Science and EMS Course Coordinator for the Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers. Richard’s efforts have far exceeded the classroom. His passion in education and youth development has been highlighted through many of his students who continue to win HOSA (Health Occupational Students of America) EMT competitions at the State level. He is currently preparing many students for the international competition in June which will host nearly 5,000 delegates from around the country.
We are very proud of you Richard. Thank you for your example and for providing outstanding leadership to our future EMTs and Firefighters. (Side note- UFA has hired many of Richard’s students. We recently hired 5 students to join our wildland program this season and multiple part-time EMTs as well)
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Congratulations to our very own Andy Malzer, Paramedic at @eaglemountaincity Station 251 for having been awarded the @timpanogoshospital EMS Educator of the Year. Andy has been an instructor for the @uvuemergency_services Paramedic course for 7 years, 4 of which he has been the lead cardiology instructor. Congratulations Andy! Well deserved!
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@unifiedfire is looking for awesome people to mold into our very best.
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Official groundbreaking for new fire station 251 on Pony Express PKWY and Shadow Dr. in Eagle Mountain was held earlier today. This is a very exciting time as the new station will better serve this rapidly growing community!
Thank you to the Emigration Canyon community for coming out and spending the morning with us at station 119! Families were able to participate in CPR training, how to properly use a fire extinguisher on a live pan fire as well as having fun on our apparatus. Did we mention delicious pancakes?? More community events on the way!
JOB POSTING: FLEET MECHANIC
$43,656-$61,296 + Benefits
Closing Date: 05/13/22
Apply At: UNIFIEDFIRE.ORG
The Fleet Mechanic must be able to perform major and minor tune-ups, maintenance (including welding), and safety inspections, on gasoline, diesel, and other mechanical equipment. Must also be able to work on manual transmissions, differentials, suspensions, chassis systems, cooling, and fuel, electrical and hydraulic systems. Fleet mechanics will be responsible for both heavy and light fleet vehicles and will regularly respond to locations outside of a shop environment as mobile mechanics to perform repairs in the field. This position is required to participate in after-hours and weekend call-out duty on a weekly rotational basis.
Join us in congratulating the following members on their promotions:
Zachary Robinson - Assistant Chief
Steve Quinn - Captain
Cameron Howell - Senior Firefighter
Adam Boyer - Senior Firefighter
Hayden Babka - Squad Boss
Robinson Whitten - Foreman
Thank you for your dedicated service to UFA, congrats!
JOB POSTING: FLEET MECHANIC
$43,656-$61,296 + Benefits
Closing Date: 05/13/22
Apply At: UNIFIEDFIRE.ORG
The Fleet Mechanic must be able to perform major and minor tune-ups, maintenance (including welding), and safety inspections, on gasoline, diesel, and other mechanical equipment. Must also be able to work on manual transmissions, differentials, suspensions, chassis systems, cooling, and fuel, electrical and hydraulic systems. Fleet mechanics will be responsible for both heavy and light fleet vehicles and will regularly respond to locations outside of a shop environment as mobile mechanics to perform repairs in the field. This position is required to participate in after-hours and weekend call-out duty on a weekly rotational basis.
04-27-22 This evening in kearns we had multiple fires, one of which we relied heavily on our neighbors at West Valley Fire (big thank you!) while our kearns crews were battling another.
This fire in particular broke out just before 6pm. The home was unoccupied at the time and the fire was fortunately contained to a single room, leaving the rest of the home untouched. The cause is currently under investigation.
You know how important it is to have working smoke alarms, escape plans, and a designated meeting place in case of a fire. But did you know that closing your doors in your home is also important for your safety? Closed doors can reduce fire growth, limit damage to your home, keep temperatures down, and can even save your life if you become trapped.
We’re here at today’s job fair at Hunter High School talking with students about future possibilities with UFA! Come by and see us, we’re here until 6pm! @chamberwestutah @hhswolverines @taylorsvillecity @graniteschools @jordandistrict @saltlakecc
UFA hosted an airway academy today taught by local physicians and medics.
Knowing how to establish and maintain an airway for our patients is critical; which is why we practice and drill on the skills so often!
Congratulations to
Ben Biesinger and Richard McCarter on their completion and graduation from UVU’s Paramedic Program Class 44.
Crews worked a structure fire in Millcreek this morning. One patient was treated with minor smoke inhalation with no transport. Cause of fire determined as accidental.
JOB POSTING: MEDICAL DATA COORDINATOR
CLOSING DATE: 04/24/22
APPLY BY VISITING: UNIFIEDFIRE.ORG
The Medical Data Coordinator is responsible for performing records management processes that include maintaining the security, integrity, and accuracy of Unified Fire Authority records. Responsible for organizing, visualizing, and reporting data to various Divisions and Stakeholders. Expected to function independently by using personal initiative to plan, carry out, and balance individual assignments.
JOB POSTING: SENIOR NETWORK TELECOM ENGINEER
$67,283 - $99,457
CLOSING DATE: 04/29/22
APPLY BY VISITING: UNIFIEDFIRE.ORG
Manages local area networks, wide area networks, wireless networks, voice over IP telephone systems, and all the connectivity components associated with each service. Responsible for the design, configuration, installation, and maintenance of all network and telecom-related equipment and networks both on-premise and in the cloud. Also performs duties relating to communications equipment, including satellite equipment.
This weeks spotlight is Sean Murphy.
Sean has been with Unified Fire for just over 5 yrs and currently holds the rank of Heavy Rescue Tech. When not on shift Sean like spending time with his wife and 3 dogs. His hobbies include: Skiing (Snowbird), Mountain Biking, Car Camping, Backpacking, Hiking Keeping 3 dogs entertained, 3D Printing and Cooking/Eating.
Please join us in congratulating Dominic Burchett as Unified Fire Authority’s 14th Fire Chief in our 100-year history!
Congratulations Chief Petersen on your retirement! Thanks for making Unified Fire and Utah your home for the last 5 years of your 42 year career in the fire service!
You’ll be missed!
Unified Fire cordially invites you to the Swearing In Ceremony for new Fire Chief Dominic Burchett!
Join us on Saturday, April 2 at 3 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Jordan Academy for Technology & Careers (JATC) South Campus (12723 Park Ave, Riverton, UT 84065). Light refreshments will be served!
The public can also view the ceremony live on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/c/UnifiedFireUtah/live.