Watch: Midvale House Fire 10.10.20
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#uwcnf The #Neffsfire located on the Salt Lake Ranger District was 100% contained today, October 13th at 2:00 pm and the area, trail and trailhead closures have been terminated. If you are hiking the Neff's Canyon trail and area please be aware of loose soil and rocks.
Our crews had a quick and safe response to today’s house fire in Midvale. Thanks to fast acting neighbors, all the residents were already evacuated from the structure. We appreciate our partner agencies of Murray FD,Sandy FD,and Unified Police for their support at this incident.
Thanks to all of the kiddos from Ranches Academy for visiting us today in @eaglemtncity for #firepreventionweek. Though socially distanced, we still appreciate our elementary school interactions. Also, a thankful shoutout to AJ & @StateFarm for the supplies!
Be Ready Eagle Mountain is hosting a free class tomorrow, Oct 8 at 7 PM at City Hall - Stop the Bleed and an overview of Avoid, Deny & Defend presented by @FireAuthority. Masks are required. This class will also be broadcast live. Details - https://www.facebook.com/events/691828675024291
This truck does not belong to Unified Fire, or any other department in the valley. Fire apparatus are clearly marked, so community members can clearly identify who we are representing.
Fast acting neighbor’s ensured that all occupants were out of the house, after witnessing a branch fall onto power lines and spark off a significant house fire on this windy Saturday.
Thanks to their quick actions, and fast response time by first in fire crews, nobody was injured in this wind fueled fire.
Crews were able to quickly extinguish the flames before they spread to adjacent properties. Many thanks to @murraycityfire @sandy_fire_department and @unifiedpolicedepartment for their support.
Thanks to all of the kiddos from @ranchesacademy84005 for visiting us today in @eaglemountaincity for #firepreventionweek. Though socially distanced, we still appreciate our elementary school interactions.
We’d also like to extend a shoutout to AJ with @statefarm for supplying us with Fire Safety Week gifts for the children!
October is #FireSafetyMonth and #FirePreventionWeek starts Sunday. @ulfsri reminds us how important it is to be prepared in our homes. Plan ahead by having working smoke alarms, know your escape plan and #CloseBeforeYouDoze.
Video of some of the helicopter work on the Neff’s Fire Burningham above Olympus Cove on the North side of Mt. Olympus. Multiple helicopters and fixed wing aircraft are working the fire assisting the firefighters on the ground. Fire is approximately 60 acres.
Our crews in Oregon continue to work towards containment on the Slater Fire.
Fall conditions can be deceptive, but remember that fire safety is still absolutely important.
Stay safe Utah!
Photo concept is intellectual property of @geoff_whatcott
We’re being released from the
S. Obenchain Fire , as cooperative weather and lots of hard work has calmed the fire down.
The state Incident Management Team has reassigned to the Slater Fire, near the community of Cave Junction, we should arrive by lunch tomorrow.
Our Utah Task Force of Structure engines already arrived there today, and will brief us upon arrival.
Oregon has suffered serious loss in these devastating fires, and we hope to be able to provide help on this next incident.
Nights on the fire line are often a surreal experience. The beauty is undeniable, and flames mesmerizing, all with the stark contrast of destruction and danger.
Pictured here;
Firefighters off of Unified Fire’s Type 6 engine, E-6118, keep an eye on the fire line to ensure no stray embers float across the line.
It is fairly mellow work, until a spot fire breaks out and the crews have to hit it hard and fast to keep the fire from making a run.
Dangers include poison oak everywhere, fatigue, and the ever present danger of burnt-out snags collapsing as fire weakens them.
On the podcast this week, we break down the Salt Lake Community College fire that started on June 22.
Initial reports came in of heavy smoke coming from the roof of the Applied Technology Building on the Taylorsville campus. Crews immediately struck a 2nd alarm, asking for more resources due to the size and complexity of the incident.
In the episode, we talk through the unique challenges this fire presented with building construction and wind, as well as identify the important lessons learned.
Link to the full episode in bio!
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We are all feeling thankful for the fact that we’re safe and in good health, as we continue to work on the Elkhorn Fire west of Red Bluff, California.
Last night our Task Force laid 4,000’ of hose after midnight. All while several active fires gained momentum in the background.
Our thoughts are with everyone working to fight these incidents, especially those who have given everything in an effort to do so.
Just a quick look at what our Task Force responding to the California fires has been up to. They’re a week into the deployment, with no indication that the work is going to slow down.
It is with great sadness we share that retired firefighter Chris Cage has passed away after a difficult battle with cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery efforts of 9/11. Chris was able to spend his final days at home with his family, for which they are grateful. Chris spent 31 years serving our department and retired in September of 2016. You will be missed brother.
House fire today in @cottonwoodheights
08.24.20 at 4:30pm
Upon arrival, the garage and back deck were fully involved. Crews immediately took a defensive stance and fought the fire from a protected position. Once conditions improved, crews quickly searched the home for a report of two missing dogs. During the search the crews came across both dogs who unfortunately didn’t make it. Our heavy rescue crew attempted to revive both dogs with no such luck. To the family affected by your losses, our hearts are with you.
Pranks, jokes and gags - all in the name of fun! Whether it is to relieve the stress of the job or simply to break up a long shift, pranks and jokes are a time-honored tradition in the fire service and for a good and healthy reason.
Happy 29th birthday to one of our newest recruit graduates @madisonfivas 🎉
Ps. Never allow your crew members to know your birthday....exhibit A ⬆️
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"There are lessons to be learned from moments like these. Life is preciously shorter for some than others. So, build your legacy now as you wish it to be and spend time with those who are closest to your heart." -JW
In loving memory of our dear Brother, Jason Ball.
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. #fullyinvolvedwithunifiedfire
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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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UFA is Utah’s largest fire agency with 694 employees serving an estimated 422,049 residents in 15 municipalities and 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.
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