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August 6, 2020
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@FireAuthority amongst many other state, federal, and local agencies are battling a large wildfire in Fairfield (Appx 120 acres). There has already been over 1,000 wildfires to date in Utah this year, many of which have been human caused.🔥🔥🔥
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Today, the Unified Fire family lost one of its own, and our hearts are heavy as we process the loss.
Please take a moment to reach out to friends and family, and remind them that they are loved.
#Parleysfire update: 5:00pm
I-80 EB & WB lanes now open (soft opening)
The Incident Commander will advise to close the fwy if fire activity increases and air operations proceed.
Exit 132 (Ranches) and 134 (East Canyon) remain closed
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For anyone with information to share with #ParleysFire investigators regarding the large dump truck they are hoping to identify, please call a new contact number at (801) 538-5418.
Today, the Unified Fire family lost one of our own, and our hearts are heavy as we process the loss.
Please take a moment to reach out to friends and family, and remind them that they are loved.
#Parleysfire update: 5:00pm
I-80 EB & WB lanes now open (soft opening)
The Incident Commander will advise to close the fwy if fire activity increases and air operations proceed.
Exit 132 (Ranches) and 134 (East Canyon) remain closed.
@utahhighwaypatrol @utahtransportation
#ParleysFire Update 12:00AM:
Crews will remain on the fireline tonight and throughout the operational period tomorrow.
Size: 200 Acres
Containment: 0%
Traffic: I-80 has reopened through Parleys Canyon, but is scheduled to close at 9 a.m. tomorrow (08/07) to support #ParleysFire aerial firefighting operations. It will remain closed until it is safe to reopen. Alternates include U.S. 40 to U.S. 189 (Provo Canyon), and I-84 (Weber Canyon) to I-15
Thank you @utahhighwaypatrol and @utahtransportation for your assistance.
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Podcast link in bio! A look into the first two months of the wildland fire season. On this episode we break down the challenges and lessons learned from some of the high profile, wildland-urban interface fires we’ve responded to.
Video taken from the Knolls Fire on June 28 in Saratoga Springs.
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PIO @ff.love talking to Meghan from @kslnews about the dangers of children and pets getting trapped or forgotten in a hot car. Temps are going to be sky high this weekend, so please pay attention and watch those kiddos and pets!
🔥NEW FIRE - 07/29/20🔥
@unifiedfire & @slcfire crews responded to a fully involved structure fire up Emigration Canyon. Investigators are looking into arson as a possible cause.
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Podcast link in bio! We are talking Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT). RIT is a 911 for working firefighters when they are in trouble. Listen to Fully Involved with Unified Fire to find out more about what these teams do and how they train to be prepared for potential worst-case scenarios. #unifiedfire
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#Polecanyonfire air operations-
Helicopters are a versatile fire management tool. They can rapidly transport personnel and cargo to a fire, especially in remote locations. They can also be fitted with tanks or buckets to deliver water and fire retardant to the fireline.
A helicopter bucket is a specialized bucket suspended on a cable carried by a helicopter to deliver water for aerial firefighting. Each bucket has a release valve on the bottom which is controlled by the helicopter crew. When the helicopter is in position, the pilot releases the water to extinguish or suppress the fire below. Each release of the water is referred to as a drop. The design of the buckets allows the helicopter to hover over a water source – such as a lake, river, pond, or tank – and lower the bucket into the water to refill it. This allows the helicopter crew to operate the bucket in remote locations without the need to return to a permanent operating base, reducing the time between successive drops.
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#Polecanyonfire in @eaglemountaincity Update:
Start: 2pm July 15, 2020
Size: 300 acres
Values at risk: none
Resources: ~100 firefighters state and local. Multiple airplanes and helicopters.
Advisory to White Hills Community. Evacuations not mandatory.
Most likely, resources will be fighting this fire for multiple days.
Stay tuned!
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Firefighter Bethany showing us how to take a hydrant in under 90 seconds!! #firefighter #fast #nailedit
Crestwood Fire Update:
12:45pm
90% Contained
EST. Containment - 8pm
Size- 4.55 acres
Investigators verified the cause was due to arching power lines.
Still no values at risk.
We spent Thursday afternoon with the current class of recruits at the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office, helping them get a little taste of what we do.
We love the chance to train together, and support their education.
Happy 4th of July everyone! Here’s another reminder to be responsible with your festivities today. As always, Information and an interactive map of fireworks restrictions can be found at unified fire.org And if there turns out to be a few Darylls celebrating too hard tonight, we’ll be there!! #playitsafe #werehereforyou #dontbeadaryllict
Daryll isn’t finished yet, he’ll be spreading fireworks safety messages all weekend!
Daryll’s 3rd Safety Tip! The 4th is coming up fast!
Daryll is back with more tips! Yes, we’ll be dropping new videos everyday until the 4th!
Daryll bringing you firework safety tips! New tips every day until the 4th of July! For more Fireworks Information, visit our page at unifiedfire.org
ATTN: Graduating Class of 2020
We’re Hiring!
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Tag anyone you know who may be interested in becoming a full time firefighter.
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Information on this opportunity can be found by visiting our website at www.unifiedfire.org
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Also, Congratulations!
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Meanwhile, back at the rodeo grounds.... While the heavy apparatus were making quick work of a wild fire, our event Ambulance covered the rodeo in @eaglemountaincity
Folks, summer is here, PLEASE be careful out there.
Our crews were able to get around this one pretty quick tonight down in @eaglemountaincity , but if it had been windy it could have been different.
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UFA is Utah’s largest fire agency with 680 employees serving over 400,000 residents in nine cities and five townships in Salt Lake County and Utah County along with all the unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County.
