About Unified Fire Authority
The Unified Fire Authority (UFA) is Utah’s largest fire service agency, with approximately 695 personnel serving an estimated 473,921 residents across 15 municipalities in the Greater Salt Lake area. UFA provides fire and emergency response services throughout its member communities, including all unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County, as well as one member municipality, Eagle Mountain City, located in Utah County.
Thank you to Hillcrest High School for honoring and recognizing our firefighters for their response and tremendous effort during the North Union Apartment Fire. We’re grateful for your support and truly honored to serve the @MidvaleCity community. 🙏❤️🚒
The Unified Fire Authority is offering opportunities for firefighter-paramedics to join our organization through our lateral hiring process, with compensation potentially starting up to Step 10, based on the UFA firefighter pay plan. via @YouTube
Recruitment is open through September 4.
Apply: https://unifiedfire.applicantpro.com/jobs/4162953-278125
Please see the notification below. There is currently NO evacuation orders for Salt Lake County residents.
We are aware of SLCo residents receiving emergency evacuation alerting at approximately 4:50pm. This message is intended for residents in the Henefer, Summit County area only, impacted by the #RockyCanyon Fire.
The evacuation alert does not apply to Salt Lake County residents.
Restrictions vary by location. Before using fireworks, visit the UFA website and check the current restriction map for your community and your specific address.
View current restrictions and maps: https://ufa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=f1063bf86e8b480bbb1c76b144ae8706&distance=0.5
Please be responsible, follow all posted restrictions, and help us keep our neighborhoods, open spaces, and firefighters safe this Pioneer Day. Enjoy the holiday!
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UFA was honored to join our local and state fire agencies in a procession honoring the two fallen pilots who tragically lost their lives fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss.
Thank you to Hillcrest High School for honoring and recognizing our firefighters for their response and tremendous effort during the North Union Apartment Fire. We’re grateful for your support and truly honored to serve the @midvalecity community. 🙏❤️🚒
We would like to express our congratulations to Captain Darin Monsen on his retirement effective Aug. 1st, 2026.
Captain Darin Monsen began his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter with Midvale City in 1986 before becoming a full-time firefighter in 1999. Throughout his career, he dedicated several years to serving as a Fire and EMS Training Officer for the Midvale City Fire Department, helping train and mentor the next generation of firefighters.
In 2011, Captain Monsen joined Unified Fire Authority, where he continued his commitment to serving the community with professionalism, leadership, and compassion. With more than 30 years in the fire service, his career has been defined by dedication, selfless service, and an unwavering commitment to those around him.
As he begins this well-earned retirement, Darin looks forward to spending more time in the mountains, camping, fishing, and hunting with his family and friends.
Reflecting on his career, Captain Monsen shared these heartfelt words with his UFA family:
"It has been an honor to serve our community and an honor to serve alongside some of the greatest brothers and sisters in the fire service."
Thank you, Captain Darin Monsen, for your 26 years of dedicated service to the community and Unified Fire Authority. Your contributions have made a lasting impact on those you`ve served and those who have had the privilege of serving alongside you. We wish you all the best in retirement.
🔥HIRING LATERAL FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS🔥
The Unified Fire Authority is offering opportunities for firefighter-paramedics to join our organization through our lateral hiring process, with compensation potentially starting up to Step 10, based on the UFA firefighter pay plan.
Recruitment is open through September 4.
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We would like to express our congratulations to Staff Captain Pete Young, on his retirement effective August 1st, 2026.
Pete began his career with UFA as a paid call employee and achieved full-time status in 2009. He has operated in his current capacity as Staff Captain in Logistics since 2014.
Staff Captain Young did have one final message for his UFA Family:
"After 17+ years with this incredible department, it’s time for me to hang up my hat. I want you all to know how much I’ve loved every moment of working alongside you — the challenges we tackled together, the laughs we shared, and the pride I’ve felt being part of something bigger than myself.
Please take good care of the logistics while I’m gone — you’ve got this, and I have complete faith in this team. More than that, take care of each other. That’s what’s always made this place special.
Thank you for the memories. I’ll carry them with me.
With love and gratitude"
Pete Young
Thank you, Staff Captain Young for your dedicated service to Unified Fire Authority. You have been a valued member of our team and have been vital to the success and operation of our organization. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Camp 62 officially kicked off last week
The next group of recruits have started their 16 week journey and will learn all the necessary skills that they need to perform their job duties.
We wish them all luck, as they begin only the beginning phases of what is hopefully a long and successful career!
Earlier this afternoon, crews responded to a grass fire in Magna City. As firefighters arrived on scene, additional resources were requested, including aerial water support.
Due to the rapid response and coordinated efforts, crews were able to quickly contain the fire and prevent the spread to nearby structures. The fire was contained to approximately 20 acres and is now fully extinguished.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. There were no reported injuries.
With gratitude, we continue to thank our partnering agencies and responding crews for their quick response, support, and dedication in helping keep our communities safe.
@westvalleycityfire @slcfire @sslfd @westjordanfire @unifiedpolicedepartment @utahhighwaypatrol @mypubliclands
🙌PROMOTIONS🙌
On Monday evening, we recognized and celebrated 14 individuals promoted into new ranks, including two new lateral paramedics joining the UFA family.
Please join us in congratulating these individuals for their dedication and service to our communities:
Battalion Chief: Roger Beckman
Captains:
Sean Brass
Doug Greer
Jefferson Halladay
Kelly Long
Cody Rempfer
Scott Smith
Engineers:
Sergio Alcaraz
Austin Betti
Josh Gehrke
Brian Lantzy
Daniel Leifson
Lateral Paramedics:
Jesse Grindstaff
Tylor Sharp
*Please note that Captains Rob Marriott and Matt McFarland will be recognized at our next promotional ceremony.
