Ground level falls. Who’s at risk? Why is prevention important? What can we do?

Safety Stache invites all who see this to please read and share how we can help prevent falls amongst our elderly family members and friends.

Here’s the data:
*Older individuals, and those with compromised health, are at higher risks for falls.
*1 in 10 falls result in a significant injury and restriction in activity.
*falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths
*hip fractures make up 95% of fractures resulting from a fall
*25% of these individuals’ health declines after the fracture, resulting in death
*most falls happen at home and can be preventable

Here’s what we can do to prevent:
-clear walkways throughout the house (shoes, electric cords, clutter)
-ensure appropriate lighting throughout living space
-install grab bars in bathrooms and other areas to get up from
-use a shower chair instead of standing in the shower
-get up slowly, ensure balance before walking
-engage in regular physical activity to improve strength and balance
-only use non slip rugs, or remove them
-wear sturdy shoes and avoid socks on smooth surfaces
-utilize a medical alert device for easy call capability should a fall happen

Take care of yourselves out there and be safe!

Lyrics for those who want to sing along! 🎵🎤🎧🎸🥁

Fall Prevention2026!
Dottie wakes up in the night, heads to the bathroom, there’s shoes on the floor, it’s not right. Ooh a big fright.

Hallway doesn’t have no light, she trips on those shoes, she is so confused, it’s not right. Falls are a fright.

Safety Stache says you gotta install some night lights. You gotta see what’s on the floor, even in the night. Before you go to bed clear your path where you may head. Do your part. And everything will be alright!

Chorus- Ooohhh it’s fall prevention. Whoaa oh. Let’s all pay attention! Tell all of your friends how they can help prevent. Whoaa oh let’s all join in!

#fall #fallprevention #firedepartment #utah #besafe

Last month, two Unified Fire Authority firefighters, Molly Doyle and Monica Smithee, were part of the teaching cadre in the third annual Future Female Firefighters of Utah Workshop during UFRA’s Winter Fire School — a two-day program focused on hands-on training, mentorship, and career development in the fire service for women ages 18 and older.

Organized by female firefighters from multiple Utah departments, the workshop brought together mentors from South Salt Lake Fire, Salt Lake City Fire, South Jordan Fire, Ogden Fire, Lehi Fire, Washington City Fire, and Unified Fire Authority, and was hosted by St. George Fire and the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy.

Participants rotated through practical skill stations, hands-on training evolutions, and speaker sessions while gaining a clear understanding of what it takes to be successful in the profession.
The program was developed to strengthen recruitment efforts and connect adult women with pathways into the fire service. It continues to make a measurable impact, with several past attendees now serving as full-time firefighters across Utah, including at UFA.

#femalefirefighter #fire #utah #besafe #firedepartment

@sslfd
@slcfire
@sojofire
@ogdencityfiredepartment
@lehifiredepartment
@wcutfire
@utahfirerescueacademy

Recruit Class 61 has wrapped up their first week of camp!

For the following 13 weeks, 8 new recruits will learn all the necessary skills to begin their fire service career. You could be in the next one! Learn more by getting on our interest list (link in our bio) and visiting our website!

#fireacademy #firefighter #fire #training #career

This past weekend, 9 Unified Fire Authority firefighters participated in the annual Guns and Hoses Hockey Classic, sponsored by the Utah Grizzlies.

Firefighters throughout the state suited up on three different skill level teams to play our brothers in blue.

Novice Team: 5-5 tie
Intermediate Team: 4-0 win
Advanced Team: 11-3 win

Huge thank you to everyone that attended and for your support!

#hockey #gunsandhoses #fire #firefighter #forthewin