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.
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Position: Part-Time Payroll Technician
Pay Range: $27.16 - $39.94 per hour
Closing Date: April 10, 2026
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Please join with us in congratulating Captain Jeremy Robertson on his retirement after 28 years in the fire service in Utah!
He began his career in 1998 with Logan Fire and was part of the first paramedic lateral hire with UFA in 2006. (Cont)
Captain Robertson has served the community in a variety of roles, a Hazmat Paramedic, Heavy Rescue Captain, Task Force Leader, FEMA instructor with Utah Task Force 1, IAFF Local 1696 Executive Board Member and President, and Wildland Liaison Officer. (Cont)
He is excited to be able to continue his fire career with his wife and dog at Oak Harbor Washington Fire, and spend time exploring the Pacific Northwest.
Thank you, sir, for your dedicated service to our communities and best wishes on your upcoming adventures!
We’d like to share the retirement of Captain Dave Marino after 20 years with Unified Fire Authority!
Captain Marino also worked 3 years part time with South Davis Metro Fire and 9 years with Gold Cross Ambulance.
In his service with us, Captain Marino worked 15 years (cont)
with Utah Task Force 1 as a Hazmat Tech and Team Manager with multiple deployments. He was also a single resource Wildland paramedic, and an EMT and Paramedic school instructor.
Thank you sir for your dedication and time with us! Best of luck in your future endeavors!
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Position: Mobile Fleet Mechanic
Pay Range: $53,825 - $75,698 per year
Closing Date: April 7, 2026
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🔥House Fire🔥
At approximately 11:00 AM this morning, UFA along with @westvalleycityfire units, were dispatched to a reported house fire in Magna City following multiple 911 calls. Dispatch received conflicting address information due to wind conditions pushing smoke into several surrounding neighborhoods, contributing to location confusion.
Crews quickly located the home where they encountered heavy smoke and active flames showing from the rear of the house. Initial reports indicated the possibility of trapped occupants, prompting Battalion 13 to immediately assign Company 111 to conduct an unprotected interior search (without a hose line). Fortunately, no occupants or pets were located inside the residence.
Firefighters quickly transitioned to an aggressive offensive fire attack. The seat of the fire was located in the attic space, and firefighters utilized aerial and roof operations to gain access and effectively knock down the fire.
After approximately 25 minutes of fire suppression, crews were able to bring the fire under control. Thanks to their rapid and coordinated efforts, the first floor and the majority of the second floor were successfully saved. However, the attic sustained extensive damage.
We would like to recognize the quick and coordinated response of all responding units, including our partners at West Valley City Fire, whose actions were critical in gaining access, locating the fire, and preventing further loss.
This incident remains under investigation.
Tonight in Kearns, we had the opportunity to connect with members of the community and talk about what it means to be a firefighter.
One of the most common questions we hear is, “What does it take to become a firefighter?” The simple answer: a high school diploma or GED and a genuine willingness to serve others.
If you’re interested in taking the next step toward a career in the fire service, keep an eye on our website for updates on when our testing process opens.
Bonus: It is always awesome to setup next to some amazing Police that we get to serve with.
#firefighter #kearnsutah @unifiedpolicedepartment #careeropportunities #hiringfair #dowhatmakesyouhappy❤️
One final retirement to share, please join with us in thanking Paramedic Cameron Hawkins for his 20 years of service to our communities within Unified Fire Authority!
We appreciate your dedication and time with us and wish you the very best in all your future endeavors!
#retirement #paramedic #firefighter #thankyou #goodluck
With the recent rain and snow in the mountains, we’ve cancelled the upcoming Wildland fire season and can instead be found takin’ a break, enjoying a bunch of Kit Kats we found. Be safe during second winter!
#kitkat #secondwinter #wildlandfirefighter #utah #besafe
Please join with us in congratulating Captain Jeremy Robertson on his retirement after 28 years in the fire service in Utah!
He began his career in 1998 with Logan Fire and was part of the first paramedic lateral hire with UFA in 2006.
Captain Robertson has served the community in a variety of roles, a Hazmat Paramedic, Heavy Rescue Captain, Task Force Leader, FEMA instructor with Utah Task Force 1, IAFF Local 1696 Executive Board Member and President, and Wildland Liaison Officer.
He was also able to work his last shift alongside two of his children, who work Part Time EMS for us.
He is excited to be able to continue his fire career with his wife and dog at Oak Harbor Washington Fire, and spend time exploring the Pacific Northwest.
Thank you, sir, for your dedicated service to our communities and best wishes on your upcoming adventures!
#retirement #sorta #firefighter #wildlandfirefighter #thankyou
As we wrap up March, we want to take one more opportunity to highlight a resource that quietly helps thousands of people across Utah every day: Utah 211.
Utah 211 connects individuals and families to real support. Whether it’s help with housing, food, utilities, mental health services, or other essential needs, this is a simple, free, and confidential way to get connected to the right resources.
You may not need it today, but someone you know might. A friend, a neighbor, a coworker, or even someone you pass by every day could be one call away from getting the help they need.
Sometimes the hardest part is knowing where to start. Utah 211 makes that first step easier.
If you or someone you know needs support, dial 211 or visit 211utah.org. It’s a small action that can make a big difference.
@211utah #helpothers #utahstrong #resourceefficiency #makeadifference
We’d like to share the retirement of Captain Dave Marino after 20 years with Unified Fire Authority!
Captain Marino also worked 3 years part time with South Davis Metro Fire and 9 years with Gold Cross Ambulance.
In his service with us, Captain Marino worked 15 years with Utah Task Force 1 as a Hazmat Tech and Team Manager with multiple deployments. He was also a single resource Wildland paramedic, and an EMT and Paramedic school instructor.
Thank you sir for your dedication and time with us! Best of luck in your future endeavors!
#retirement #paramedic #firefighter #firefighterlife #thankyou
Congratulations to Paramedic Booker Hatch on his retirement from Unified Fire Authority after 20 years!
He is looking forward to more time to spend with his wife and kids, vacationing, and pursuing his real estate business!
We thank you for your service to our communities and wish you all the best moving forward!
#retirement #firefighter #firefighterlife #goodluck #thankyou
