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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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
🔥Residential Fire 🔥
At approximately 11:56 a.m. today, multiple 911 calls were received reporting a residential structure fire. UFA crews, alongside @sandy_fire_department and several neighboring agencies, were dispatched to what quickly escalated into a multi-alarm fire near @cottonwoodheights.
Due to the heavy fire load on arrival, crews took a defensive approach to knock the fire down before transitioning inside to begin search efforts. During that search, firefighters were able to locate the family’s pets. The dog was unharmed. The cat was found unresponsive, but thanks to the quick actions of our crews, oxygen was administered, and the cat was successfully revived and returned to its family.
There were no reported injuries to any occupants or firefighters. The fire is currently under investigation.
This will remain an extended operation, with crews expected to be on scene well into the night.
Incidents like this are a reminder that no matter the size or complexity of the call, our crews are trained to operate in a controlled, professional, and highly effective manner when it matters most.
Thank you to all firefighters on scene for their hard work and to our partnering agencies for their quick coordination and assistance in bringing this fire under control.
@drapercityfire
Earlier this morning, Medic Engine 123 and Company 121, along with @sojofire, responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving an SUV and a truck, with the truck colliding into a traffic pole in @rivertonutahgov. Upon arrival, crews quickly assessed the scene and began patient care.
Patients were treated on scene and transported to a local area hospital for further evaluation.
Thank you to all the units for their quick response, as well as the Riverton Police Department for their assistance with traffic control and scene safety.
Please remember to always stay alert and drive safely!
