@herrimancity kicked off their Herriman Towne Days this morning with the annual Yeti Run, Ruck and Fun Run. Great job by all who participated!

🔥House Fire🔥

At approximately 11:30 p.m. last evening, UFA crews responded to a reported house fire in @taylorsvillecity .

Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from the home. Crews quickly located the origin of the fire in the basement and initiated an offensive fire attack, successfully containing the fire to the basement and preventing it from spreading to the rest of the residence.

There were no reported injuries to any occupants or firefighters. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Thank you to our crews and @tvpdutah for their quick response and coordinated efforts.

🚨 Safety Reminder: Make sure your smoke alarms are installed, working properly, and tested regularly. Working smoke alarms save lives.

Crews were on scene of a garage fire earlier today in Herriman. One occupant was helped to safety by @herrimanpolice Fire was quickly knocked down and the bulk of the damage was limited to the garage and an RV. One cat was rescued from the house and is doing well. No injuries to firefighters. Thanks to @bluffdalefd @sojofire @westjordanfire for the assistance!!

Last night, Eagle Mountain hosted a Guns vs. Hoses pickleball tournament with four Unified Fire Authority teams taking on the Utah County Sheriff’s Office.

After a hard-fought battle, Fire came out on top this year.

Huge thanks to Eagle Mountain City, the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, and everyone who participated in a great night of competition and community fun.

Better luck next year, Sheriffs.

#pickleballislife #gunsvshoses @eaglemountaincity #community #sunset #champion @utahcountysheriff

“Do you ever find out what happens to the people you take to the hospital?”

It’s a question we get asked regularly; and the answer is, many times we don’t!

It’s a reality that many first responders face — respond on a critical call, do everything you can to save a life and transport them to the hospital, without ever knowing the outcome.

Last week, first responders from UFA and @sojofire had a chance to know what the outcome was! After months of recovery, the patient was able to meet with the first responders and hospital workers that worked so hard to save their life.

A difficult part of this line of work is not knowing what happens after the call. Every now and then, we’re reminded why we do it — and getting to hear a positive outcome is something we never take for granted.

Yesterday, a semi truck carrying 25 MILLION bees broke down in Parley’s Canyon and @millcreekut Firefighters stepped in to save the day 🐝🚒

While mechanics worked on the truck, firefighters carefully used a hose to mist the trailer and keep the bees cool, calm, and safe in the heat. With the unseasonable hot temperatures yesterday, the bees were at risk of dying if the truck stayed parked in the sun for too long, as there wouldn’t be a cool breeze from the truck moving along the highway.

The truck contained approximately 480 hives and each hive contained 40,000-60,000 honey bees.

We’re happy to report that no firefighters were stung during the operation!

Honestly one of the coolest reminders that first responders don’t just save people… sometimes they save 25 million bees too. 💛

#bee #saltlake #utah #trending #firefighter

🔥House Fire🔥

Earlier today, 911 received multiple calls reporting a house fire in Magna City. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the back exterior of a single-family home, with fire extending into the attic.

Firefighters initiated an aggressive offensive attack and quickly brought the fire under control. The cause remains under investigation. There were no reported injuries to firefighters or occupants. Thank you to our @westvalleycityfire partners for their quick response and assistance.

#utah #saltlake #fire #firefighter #monday