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.
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It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired Firefighter Paramedic Alex Kluger. Alex worked for Unified Fire for 22 years starting in 1999 and recently retired on April 16, 2022. Please keep the Kluger Family in your prayers during this difficult time.
🎉 AUGUST PROMOTIONS🎉
Please join us in congratulating our month of August promotions!
Thank you for everything you do to protect and serve our communities!
As a precaution, the patient was transported to a nearby hospital in good condition. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Thank you again to Sandy City Fire Department and to all of those who assisted in locating the patient prior to our arrival!!!
Yesterday 7.18.22, UFA and @SandyCityFD responded to a house fire in @CHCity where a woman was trapped inside the home.
Prior to arriving, nearby neighbors rushed into action to assist in locating this individual allowing FF’s to quickly make rescue efforts once on the scene.
Job Posting: Part-Time Payroll Coordinator
Hourly: $23.33-$32.79
Under the general supervision of the Payroll Manager, this position will work within the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. The part-time Payroll Coordinator works within several accounting and financial systems and diverse programs, and frequently demonstrates broad knowledge due to cross-boundary specialties. Expected to function independently by using personal initiative to plan, carry out and balance individual assignments.
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired Firefighter Paramedic Alex Kluger. Alex worked for Salt Lake County/Unified Fire for 22 years starting in 1999 and recently retired on April 16, 2022. Please keep the Kluger Family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
🎉 AUGUST PROMOTIONS 🎉
Unified Fire held it’s August Promotional Ceremony last evening honoring 10 members on reaching new levels in their fire service careers! Join us in congratulating the following individuals:
Hazardous Material Technician: Mayson Lisonbee
Hazardous Material Technician: Bridger Bentzinger
Hazardous Material Technician: Stephen Gillette
Engineer: Dave Biddison
Engineer: Jason Ellis
Paramedic: Ben Biesinger
Public Information Officer: Kelly Bird
Captain: Mike Bagley
Captain: Dan Anderson
Captain: Thomas Miller
Congratulations and thank you for everything you do to protect and serve our communities!
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#firefighter #promotion #fireservice #hardwork #dedication #captain #firstresponders #service #community
Job Posting: Senior IT Network Engineer
Salary: $71,320 - $105,424
Manages local area networks, wide area networks, wireless networks, and all the connectivity components associated with each service. Responsible for the design, configuration, installation, and maintenance of all network-related physical and virtual equipment both on-premise and in the cloud. Work closely with other division members to ensure connectivity redundancy in service areas. Responsible for directing and maintaining network security both on-premise and in the cloud.
🔥House Fire Rescue🔥
Yesterday 7.18.22, Unified Fire and @sandy_fire_department responded to a 2-alarm house fire in @cottonwoodheights where a woman was trapped inside the home unable to self-extricate but able to isolate herself in her room by shutting the door which prevented the fire from entering.
Prior to arriving, nearby neighbors including a citizen driving by rushed into action to assist in locating this individual allowing firefighters to quickly make rescue efforts once on the scene.
As a precaution, the patient was transported to a nearby hospital in good condition. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Thank you again to Sandy City Fire Department and to all of those who assisted in locating the patient prior to our arrival!!!
#firefighter #firedepartment #rescue #fire #housefire #2alarm #utah #saltlake #service #crews #firstresponders
HOUSE FIRE - RESCUE!
Alpen Way, @cottonwoodheights
07/18 at 3:45pm
Unified Fire with the help of @sandy_fire_department rescued a trapped woman who was unable to self extricate but able to isolate herself in her room by shutting the door. This gave firefighters enough time to locate her and make the rescue with minimal injury.
As a precaution, the patient was transported to a nearby hospital in good condition.
Cause: Under investigation
Huge thank you to @sandy_fire_department and to the nearby neighbors who had assisted in locating the victim prior to our arrival.
🎥 WATCH 🎥
Check out our latest YouTube video on Heavy Rescue Training!
➡️ Link in bio!
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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Hashtag- #unifiedfire
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Podcast- Fully Involved
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#firefighters #rescue #training #extrication #firstresponders #youtube
🔥VEHICLE FIRE🔥
Medic Engine 126 responded to a vehicle fire earlier today in @midvalecity. Upon arrival, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames parked right next to a single storage container. Crews quickly knocked down the blaze and prevented the fire from significantly damaging the adjacent storage bin. One patient was transported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
#firefighter #carfire #fire #firstresponders #service #community
#LittleDellFire Update:
07/11/22 at 9pm
Containment: 83%
Est. Cont. Date: 7/12 by end of shift
Cause: Under Investigation
Size: 8 acres
Threats: None
No new growth since initial reporting. We anticipate similar conditions throughout the evening.
#PIORL @utahfireinfo
Update: #LittleDellFire
11:00am on 07/11/22
Currently 60% contained with minimal fire growth. Both UFA and @slcfire working hard to secure the fires edge to eliminate potential spread. Once secured, our crews will focus on interior hotspots.
@utahfireinfo
#PIORL
#LittleDellFire
07/11 at 7am
We are anticipating increased fire behavior as we transition into warmer temps throughout the day. Air resources are on standby.
As of now, our crews have hose lines around the fire and are currently punching in saw line to remove the unburned fuel from the fire’s edge.
Standby for updates.
#PIORL
🎉 PROMOTIONS 🎉
Unified Fire is pleased to announce the promotions for the month of July! Join us in congratulating the following members on their promotions last evening:
Paramedic Lateral: Cole Taylor
Paramedic Lateral: James Eck
Paramedic: Richard McCarter
Staff Captain: Adam Park
Captain: Jesse Carpenter
Captain: Chad Pate
Captain: Jason Coble
Division Chief: Mike Greensides
Thank you for your hard work and dedicated service to UFA and all of our communities!!!
#firefighter #promotion #captain #firstresponders #service #community
Best 4th of July parade???
Magna definitely ranks among the best!!
Not as big as others, but Magna residents know how to have fun!!
Always a great time at the @rivertonutahgov Town Days Parade!!
Thanks for inviting us!
Job Posting: Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Salary: $42,026-$58,985
Closes: 07/08/22
Apply by visiting unifiedfire.org
Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled to skilled duties oriented towards the daily maintenance and repair for all UFA facilities, including fire stations, training tower and classrooms, logistics warehouse, and Emergency Operations Center.
What a beautiful day for a parade!!! We had a blast being a part of the Herriman Towne Days Parade Event earlier today. Thank you to @herrimancity and all the residents for coming out!
🦆🛟 DUCK RESCUE 🦆🛟
UFA crews from Medic Engine 124 responded to reports of ducklings trapped in a storm drain in #RivertonCity today. #Firefighters were able to quickly rescue all 6 ducklings from the drain and safely reunite them with their mother duck. Great job to our crews!
Interested in becoming a firefighter?
Did you know that Unified Fire Authority offers preference points for our Firefighter Written Exam to eligible veterans or spouses of veterans in accordance with state and federal legislation?
Also, individuals who have been employed by Unified Fire Authority may receive preference points if eligible.
Visit unifiedfire.org for more info.
Job Posting: Community Outreach Coordinator
Salary: $35,988 - $50,504
Apply by visiting: UNIFIEDFIRE.ORG
Under the Communications Director's general direction, this position is responsible for directly interacting with our customers and communities to fulfill the division's strategic goals and responsibilities. These include a wide variety of duties including event planning, social media and community outreach, internal communications as well as the creation of marketing, recruiting, and education material for IO and other UFA divisions.
We had an amazing turnout this morning for our Kearns Community Breakfast at Station 109! There was a lot of great food, activities, and fellowship. Thank you for everyone coming out and for our crews hard work putting this event together!
