Cottonwood Heights Crew Wishes Zeena a Happy Birthday
November 10, 2020
Featured Articles
Taylorsville Youth Council Practices with Fire Extinguishers
November 4, 2020
Watch: Midvale City Halloween Extravaganza
October 26, 2020
The Communities We Serve
To honor the peer support work of firefighter Doug Robison, who passed away this week, we invited @FireAuthority @murray_pio @FBHA4FF to discuss first responder mental health for Wednesday's IN FOCUS on the Weight of the Call. @abc4utah @FollowWIN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MFeVtXbLDQ
🔥Follow our new I.G. Page🔥
https://www.instagram.com/ufafiretraining/?hl=en
**Tag and a future firefighter**
We will be accepting applications starting November 16th through December 31, 2020.
Apply here: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/unifiedfire/jobs/1586442-278125
In the interest of everyone having a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving grilling season, @FireAuthority would like to share some information on open flame cooking devices.
Did you know-
Gas and charcoal grills cause 900 structure fires and 3,500 outdoor fires each year?
@NFPA
#uwcnf update slash pile burning in Neff's Canyon area, unfortunately the piles along Neffs Canyon trail did not consume the way we would’ve liked piles will be allowed to dry out a while longer. We will finish these piles when conditions allow. Neffs Canyon trail is open for use
🔥Follow our new I.G. page🔥@ufafiretraining
It is the purpose and service of the Unified Fire Authority Training Division to match the best practices in the industry while increasing our member’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet or exceed @unifiedfire standards within the framework of ISO, NFPA, OSHA, and State requirements. We strive to increase our performance in saving life and property and ensuring the safety of our members through purposeful and meaningful training.
**Tag and a future firefighter**
We will be accepting applications starting November 16th through December 31, 2020. Apply by clicking the link in our bio or by visiting the careers tab at unifiedfire.org
***********************************
🔥 FOLLOW US ON 🔥
Instagram- @unifiedfire @unified_fire_training
Facebook- @unifiedfireauthority
Twitter- @fireauthority
Hashtag- #unifiedfire #unifiedfiretraining
Website- www.unifiedfire.org
Podcast- Fully Involved
In the interest of everyone having a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving grilling season, @unifiedfire would like to share some information on open flame cooking devices.
Did you know-
Gas and charcoal grills cause 900 structure fires and 3,500 outdoor fires in or on home properties each year?
.
Gas grills have a higher fire risk than charcoal grills; leaks and breaks are the leading cause, accounting for nearly half of gas grill fires.
.
Placing combustibles too close to heat, and leaving cooking unattended, are the two leading causes for charcoal grill home fires.
.
Half of all gas grill and charcoal grill home fires begin on an exterior balcony or unenclosed porch. Grill not only outside your home but away from your home.
🎥: 11/15/20 🔥2 Alarm structure fire in @herrimancity .
***********************************
#️⃣ HASHTAG #️⃣ #unifiedfiretraining ***********************************
🔥 FOLLOW US ON 🔥
Instagram- @unifiedfire @unified_fire_training
Facebook- @unifiedfireauthority
Twitter- @fireauthority
Hashtag- #unifiedfire #unifiedfiretraining
Website- www.unifiedfire.org
Podcast- Fully Involved
Forest Service Fire Crews will be burning slash piles up Neffs Canyon above Olympus Cove today and possibly through the weekend. Residents should expect to see smoke in the area. The Neffs Canyon trail will be closed today(Nov 13th) and possibly for a full week while crews are working in the area.
We are lucky to have a great many Veterans who work among us in the fire service, and want to take the opportunity to thank them for what they’ve done and what they’re doing.
And not just the ones we work with in the fire service; we give our thanks and love to all Veterans everywhere, and thank them and their families, for their service and sacrifice.
Last week we had the opportunity to educate the @taylorsvillecity Youth Council about fire extinguishers.
After running through the basics, everyone got the opportunity to try an extinguisher on a real fire!
We were lucky enough to be joined by Taylorsville Mayor (and UFA board member) Kristie Overson!
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!
#fullyinvolvedwithunifiedfire
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 ⬆️
🎥 VIDEO IN BIO 🎥
"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.
About Unified Fire Authority
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.
Calendar
Stations
Safety