
About Unified Fire Authority
Unified Fire Authority (UFA) is Utah’s largest fire agency with 695 employees serving an estimated 473,921 residents in 15 municipalities and unincorporated 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.
A huge thank you to our @eaglemountaincity community for joining us at our Pancake Breakfast! 🥞🚒 We loved seeing so many families exploring the fire trucks and enjoying tours of the station. Thank you for your support and we’re grateful to serve your community. ❤️🔥 #EagleMountain #Community #firedepartment #utah #thankyou #family

Last night a few of our incredible people were recognized by @millcreekut for being Hometown Hero’s. These three gentlemen are so deserving of this recognition it is hard to put into words. Congratulations Engineer Dusty Smith, Paramedic Dace Duthie and Retired Battalion Chief Mac Lund.
Below we have attached some bios to help describe some of the reasons they’re awesome.
Engineer Dustin Smith shows strong dedication, leadership, and service within the fire department. Hired in October 2008, he was actively involved in the Heavy Rescue program, spending many hours training and teaching advanced rescue skills. He has also deployed with Utah Task Force 1 to help with major disaster responses. At Station 106B, he leads by example, making sure equipment is ready, conducting important training, mentoring new firefighters, and sharing his experience as a former Flight Paramedic to support EMTs and paramedics. Known for his skill, professionalism, and compassion, Engineer Smith is a trusted mentor, a valued teammate, and a respected member of the fire service whose contributions reflect dedication and responsibility.
Paramedic Dace Duthie brings the drive and commitment the fire department looks for in today’s fast-paced world. He began as a Paid Call firefighter in 2020, taking every opportunity to learn and grow, and earned a full-time position in 2023 through hard work and determination. Setting his goals high, he quickly pursued paramedic training and earned his certification in the first class available. At his current station, he has stepped into the role of senior medic on his crew, leading with confidence while continuing to learn and share his knowledge. Always dependable and hardworking, he is a mentor to others and a steady presence for patients and families. Paramedic Duthie’s loyalty, skill, and compassion make him an asset to both his crew and the community he serves.
Battalion Chief Mac Lund is an incredible example of service, dedication and integrity. After a long and rich career with Unified Fire Authority, Mac continues to give in our communities and within our department serving on boards and committees that help our employees and the public.

Today we solemnly mark 24 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. We remember the 2,977 lives lost, including 343 firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty. Their sacrifice, and the loss endured by so many families, will never be forgotten.
#343 #2977 #patriotday #911memorial #911 #september11th #honorthefallen #america #neverforget

🔥NOW HIRING🔥
Position: Part-Time EMS EMT/AEMT and Paramedic Ambulance Technicians.
Closing Date: September 20, 2025
Unified Fire Authority is currently recruiting for Part-Time EMS EMT/AEMT and Paramedic Ambulance Technicians.
These Part-Time EMT/AEMT (Non-Firefighting) positions are paid on an hourly basis. Part-time EMTs and AEMTs are staffed on ambulances housed at select fire stations within our service area.
We will be holding EMS Skills Evaluations on October 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2025. Applicants who successfully pass the skills assessment will be invited to an interview scheduled for Oct 14th through the 16th, 2025.
Interested applicants must meet the following requirements:
Valid Utah State Driver’s License
Minimum of Utah State EMT/AEMT or Paramedic License (Licensure must be in good standing and current with Utah BEMSP)
Current American Heart Association BLS CPR provider card (or equivalent and listed as approved by Utah BEMSP)
If AEMT: Current American Heart Association ACLS and PALS Certifications (PEPP is not sufficient)
Paramedic- Current ACLS/ PALS required.
Be available for a minimum of 48 hours each month. Shifts are 12-hour periods from 0900-2100 and from 0700-0700 for 24-hour shifts.
For more information, click the link in our Bio.

Lithium ion batteries are found in e-bikes, scooters, tools, laptops, phones and much more. If one cell fails it can trigger thermal runaway, causing the whole battery to ignite. To stay safe, always use the right charger, avoid charging overnight, store batteries in a cool dry place, and replace damaged ones.
#beaware #firefighter #lithiumionbatteries #housefire #garagefire #firetruck #safety #community #battery #ebike #escooter #electricbike #electricvehicles #firedept #utah

As Camp 60 rolls into week 5 of 16, our recruits have dove right into their foundational skills of firefighting.
-daily workouts
-turnouts and personal protective equipment
-hose deployment and management
-fire behavior
-knots
-ground ladders
-tool use and rehab
-salvage and overhaul
They will soon begin practicing full evolutions and putting all these skills into application.
To learn more about becoming a firefighter with us, or to get on our interest list, go to the link in our profile.
#firetraining #recruit #fire #firefighter #firedept #utah #firefighterlife #unifiedfire #firedepartment #besafe #

Calls hit different, visually, in the dead of the night. Grateful to work beside our police brothers and sister. And hats off to those up and working at 2 am. Respect.
#Nightshift #upallnight #latenight #firefighter #police

We encourage you to prepare for any kind of emergency with those in your home.
A fire, flood, earthquake, or even civil unrest, can create an immediate evacuation to your household. Please create, discuss, and practice executing what plans your family needs.
You can learn more on how to prepare at www.beready.utah.gov.
Don’t wait until it’s too late.
#fire #flood #earthquake #civilunrest #emergency #emergencypreparedness #evacuationplan #beprepared #utah #beready
