1937 – Crew at Old Station 21920 – Crew picture in front of Station 1.1931 – The first fire engine on the Wasatch Front that is able to carry water to the scene of a fire. This Mack Engine was able to carry 100 gallons of water.1925 – SLCO Fire responds to a fire at Saltair on April 22, 1925.On November 21, 1921 Salt Lake County Fire Department was created. Albert Marriott was the first Fire Chief for the County and the first fire station was located at 4735 South State Street.1947 – SLCO Fire hires it’s first full-time mechanic, Howard Nichols to serve the growing fleet.1949 – SLCO appoints three new Assistant Chief’s, Clarence Wood, Frank “Farmer” Jones and Amos Harmon.1940 – 1950 – Around this period, SLCO Fire full-time personnel began wearing uniforms.1956 – Crews respond to one of the worst traffic tragedies in the County. Two cars collided this clipping a gas pump where a spark ignited the fuel. Five people were killed and four more injured. The blaze spread across four lanes of traffic.1956 – Crews respond to one of the worst traffic tragedies in the County. Two cars collided this clipping a gas pump where a spark ignited the fuel. Five people were killed and four more injured. The blaze spread across four lanes of traffic.1956 – Crews respond to one of the worst traffic tragedies in the County. Two cars collided this clipping a gas pump where a spark ignited the fuel. Five people were killed and four more injured. The blaze spread across four lanes of traffic.1955 – Uniforms change to all gray with a black patch and black bowtie. The firefighters who wore this uniform called them the “milkman” uniform.1965 – Crews respond to a large condominium complex fire in Holladay fighting the blaze for hours.1971 – Paramedics are trained and placed in the field. It was not uncommon for the mobile Paramedics to run nonstop for the full 24 hour shift, having the fuel truck meet them at the hospital so they could refuel.1971 – Paramedics are trained and placed in the field. It was not uncommon for the mobile Paramedics to run nonstop for the full 24 hour shift, having the fuel truck meet them at the hospital so they could refuel.1974 – SLCO Fire receives it’s first aerial apparatus, a 1974 crown with a 1250 gallon per minute pump, 400 gallon tank and a 100 foot aerial ladder.On February 1, 1983 SLCO Fire hired it’s first female firefighter, Patty G. Woodbury.1983 – On February 1, 1983 SLCO Fire hired it’s first female firefighter, Patty G. Woodbury.1987 – A SkyWest commuter plane and a small Mooney plan collided over Kearns, scattering victims and wreckage for several blocks. 10 people were killed in the accident.1987 – A SkyWest commuter plane and a small Mooney plan collided over Kearns, scattering victims and wreckage for several blocks. 10 people were killed in the accident.1987 – A SkyWest commuter plane and a small Mooney plan collided over Kearns, scattering victims and wreckage for several blocks. 10 people were killed in the accident.2001 – During the tragedy of 9/11, Utah Task Force 1 was deployed to New York City, spending nine days searching “the pile” at Ground Zero with other USAR teams and FDNY firefighters.1977 Crews responded to a fire at the Sherwin Williams Paint store in Holladay. Five firefighters and two store employees were injured some paint thinner exploded.1977 – Crews responded to a fire at the Sherwin Williams Paint store in Holladay. Five firefighters and two store employees were injured some paint thinner exploded.2001- During the tragedy of 9/11, Utah Task Force 1 was deployed to New York City, spending nine days searching “the pile” at Ground Zero with other USAR teams and FDNY firefighters.1992 – SLCO Fire Department organizes it’s first Wildland Team.1937 – SLCO Fire receives it’s first ambulance. The ambulance was equipped with the latest in first aid equipment.1955 – Uniforms change to all gray with a black patch and black bowtie. The firefighters who wore this uniform called them the “milkman” uniform.
