Recently Dave Coover was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the SWAT Banquet. This marks the first time this award has ever been presented to a UFA SWAT team member.

Dave is the only remaining original SWAT medic from when the program was formed in 2007. For more than 18 years, he has helped build, shape, and strengthen our SWAT medic program into what it is today. In addition to serving as a SWAT paramedic, Dave is also a breacher on the team, performing both roles at an exceptional level.

Dave has been a pillar of our SWAT medic program, a trusted operator, and a steady presence on the team for nearly two decades. This recognition is well deserved.

Congratulations, Dave. Thank you for your service, commitment, and impact.

After 30 years of service with Salt Lake County Fire/Unified Fire Authority, Captain Doug Hannay is officially retired!

While Captain Hannay may not like the accolades (note his photo), we want to share this momentous occasion with you and celebrate all he has done for our organization and the communities we serve.

Captain Hannay worked as a firefighter, engineer, paramedic, Captain, and training Captain over those years and did them well!

Thank you sir for your time, dedication, and efforts over these years and best of luck in your future endeavors!

While many slow down this time of year, our crews don’t.

Station 110 was out putting in the work with truck and ladder training, sharpening skills that matter when seconds count. No matter the season, no matter the holiday, our commitment to being mission-ready never stops.

Training today means readiness tomorrow. This is how we honor the job and the communities we serve.

#happyholiday #puttinginwork #letsgo #tillertruck #alwaysready

The holiday season brings many emotions. For some, the emotions they experience can be difficult to digest.

Recently we joined with the Rotary Club of Midvalley to support their annual Operation Santa, pairing members of our fire department with children who find themselves in a disadvantaged situation.

Fire Chief Burchett, along with nearly 20 firefighters and staff, were able to spend a couple hours with these children and helping them find the perfect gifts for themselves and family members, all paid for by the Rotary Club.

If you find yourself wanting to give, all our UFA stations are collection points for donations- coats, gift cards, toys, gloves, boots. Bring your donation by anytime and we will deliver to organizations serving our communities.

Thank you, and have a safe and joyful holiday season however you celebrate.

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🔥 Ladies! 🔥

Have you ever wondered about a career in the fire service but were unsure about where to start?

The Future Female Firefighters of Utah workshop, held during Utah Fire and Rescue Academy Winter Fire School January 23-24 in St. George, UT, provides a unique opportunity for women across Utah, ages, 18 and older, to explore a career in firefighting.

Hosted by full-time female firefighters from departments statewide, the free, two day event features hands-on training, live demonstrations, and an in-depth look into the fire service profession.

Spots are limited, see the flyer for more info or email Molly Doyle at mollys@unifiedfireut.gov to learn more.

#womenfirefighters #strong #fireservice #firefighterlife

🔥JOIN UFA🔥

Registration for our 2026 Entry-Level Firefighter Written Test Application is now open until January 31, 2026! Anyone interested in testing for a Full-Time Firefighter position must register for the examination even if you’re on the interest list.

NO MEDICAL/FIRE CERTS REQUIRED‼️

Please click the link in our bio to register.

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