Yesterday evening, UFA crews, with mutual aid support from West Valley Fire, responded to a structure fire in Kearns. We have seen multiple fires occur over the last few days throughout the valley. Reminder to please take necessary precautions to avoid these situations as best possible.

A charging lithium ion battery was possibly responsible for starting a shed on fire, which quickly spread to 3 other nearby sheds due to high winds.

A quick response stopped the fire before reaching surrounding homes, allowing all residents to be able to return home.

Please use your electric scooters, bikes, and other devices appropriately when charging.
-do not use extension cords
-only use manufactured charging cables compatible with your device
-do not leave devices charging overnight
-inspect batteries frequently, look for damage, swelling, or overheating
-charge your devices away from combustible materials

Stay safe everyone!

#kearns #lithiumbattery #fire #firedept #firedepartment #firefighter #utah #besafe #firefighter #firefighterlife

A difficult situation this morning as our crews responded to a significant hazmat incident involving an estimated 2,000 gallons of road tar that spilled into a parking lot and nearby stream.

Our Hazmat Team from Riverton Station 124 responded swiftly, deploying absorbent pads and containment booms to prevent further environmental impact downstream.

This was a challenging scene, but thanks to the quick work of our trained personnel, the spill was mitigated as quickly and safely as possible.

The scene has been stabilized and is now under investigation by law enforcement.

Shoutout to the dedicated professionals who handled this incident with precision and care.

#hazmatresponse #environmentalprotection #firedepartment #saltlakecountyfire #publicsafety #firstresponder #engine124 #quickresponse

🔥NOW HIRING🔥

Position: Executive Assistant
Pay Range: $57,173 - $84,200 per year
Closing Date: May 21, 2025

Provides executive support for the Fire Chief/CEO and Executive Team and serves as the Clerk for the UFA and UFSA Board of Directors. Works as a member of Command Staff to plan, direct, and perform a wide variety of complex, sensitive, and highly visible programs and projects on behalf of the Fire Chief and Assistant Chiefs. Frequently interfaces with a variety of internal and external contacts, requiring considerable discretion and initiative. A key responsibility for personnel assigned to this position is to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Fire Chief.

For more information click the link in our bio or visit UNIFIEDFIRE.ORG.

MCI - Mass Casualty Incident. When a large emergency event happens, multiple victims with varying levels of injury can be involved, requiring a quick and coordinated response.

Today, our crew in Riverton, Station 121, along with units from South Jordan, West Jordan, Gold Cross, and the Riverton hospital, went through a simulated MCI for a training opportunity in scene management, triage, communication, transportation and EMS.

A huge thanks to students at Corner Canyon for being our victims!

@intermountain
@sojofire
@westjordanfire
@goldcrossutah

#mci #ems #masscasualtyincident #riverton #paramedic #firefighter #firedept #firefighterlife

We invite you to join us this Saturday, May 10 at Station 104 in Holladay for an opportunity to eat and interact with local firefighters and police officers.

Open and free to all! Lots of fun and free activities to participate in.

2210 E Murray Holladay Rd.
8:00-11:00

See you Saturday!

@cityofholladay @unifiedpolicedepartment
#holladayutah #pancake #breakfast #firestation #fire #fireandpolice #firedept #firefighter

🙌PROMOTIONS🙌

Last evening, we proudly celebrated the promotion of 8 dedicated individuals into new ranks and roles within our department. We look forward to their leadership and future accomplishments at UFA and in our communities! Join us in congratulating the following individuals:

Assistant Fire Chief of Administration and Planning Wade Russell

Fire Marshal Wade Watkins

Paramedics:
Sam Bartlit
Thomas Elbrecht
Benjamin Paul
Logan Redditt

Wildland Specialists:
Tyrell Osterud
Preston Valora

Congratulations to all——well deserved!

#firefighter #promotion #utah #fire #saltlake