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.
Herriman Apt Fire info: began around 12:45 pm, 7 story facility under construction. Unoccupied, workers called in smoke and fire on a lower level. Spread to multiple units. Cause unknown, no injuries. Crews continue to work on full extinguishment. (Cont)
4 alarm fire with units across all of UFA. Mutual aid support from Bluffdale, Draper, South Jordan, West Jordan, West Valley, Sandy Fire Departments.
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Yesterday at 3:00 PM, UFA and WVC fire crews were dispatched to a house fire in Kearns. They faced heavy smoke and fire, with 2 patients requiring medical care.
Cancer remains the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters. Firefighters are routinely exposed to diesel exhaust, smoke, and soot at fires that contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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Critical efforts are taken to reduce these exposures and promote protections to reduce the risk of cancer.
While January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage all to take the necessary precautions in preventing and mitigating potential risks in our field.
🔥Apartment Fire🔥
Yesterday afternoon at approximately 1:00 PM, crews were dispatched to a large seven-story apartment complex under construction in @herrimancity after reports of smoke and flames coming from the upper floors.
Upon arrival, firefighters conducted an aggressive interior investigation, searching floor by floor to locate the seat of the fire. Heavy fire conditions were found spanning the 3rd through 5th floors, prompting a 4th Alarm response from Battalion 12.
Due to the size of the structure, challenging access, and 20-30 mph winds fueling the fire, this incident required a massive coordinated effort. Nearly every fire agency in the valley responded, bringing approximately 100 firefighters to the scene.
During fire suppression efforts, floor collapses occurred on the fourth floor in multiple apartment units, significantly increasing the hazards faced by crews and requiring strategic adjustments to ensure firefighter safety. Despite these challenges, firefighters continued to battle the fire for several hours, ultimately achieving a successful knockdown and preventing further extension, saving the building from total loss.
Crews remained on scene overnight and into this morning, conducting overhaul operations and maintaining a fire watch to ensure the fire did not rekindle. No reported injuries to any civilians or firefighters. The fire is under investigation.
We want to extend a sincere thank you to all the firefighters on scene for their dedication, hard work, and tireless effort. We deeply appreciate the support and professionalism of all assisting agencies, whose teamwork was critical in managing this large-scale incident. A special thank you to @herrimanpolice and @slcosheriff for their assistance with traffic control, crowd management, and deployment of an infrared drone that greatly supported fire operations.
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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.
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🔥Apartment Fire🔥
Yesterday at approximately 5:36pm, Unified Fire, along with @murraycityfire, responded to multiple 911 calls reporting an apartment fire in @millcreekut
Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy dark smoke showing from a second-floor apartment unit. Firefighters quickly initiated an aggressive interior attack, successfully knocking down the fire and containing it to a single unit.
There were no reported injuries to occupants or firefighters. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Thank you to Murray City Fire Department for their quick response as the first-arriving engine and for their assistance in bringing this fire under control.
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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
🙌PROMOTIONS🙌
This past Monday, we held our first quarterly promotional ceremony of the year, recognizing and celebrating the achievements of our newly promoted Captains and one Staff Captain. We look forward to their leadership, dedication, and continued service as they move forward in their new ranks within the UFA!
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding individuals on their well-earned accomplishments:
Captains:
Cameron Ascarte
Matt Ascarte
Chance Fivas
Ryan Jensen
Adam Park
Mike Thompson
Emergency Management Operations Officer:
Erik Van Duren
We’d also like to honor those who couldn’t attend Monday’s promotional ceremony — we look forward to recognizing their accomplishments at the next one.
Captain Scott Bentley
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After a fire is determined extinguished, all potential hot spots located and also extinguished, and the scene is ready to be vacated, the Incident Commander (IC, usually a Battalion Chief but could be the first arriving Captain) will call the responding units involved to an After Action Review (AAR).
These AAR’s are an important piece of our training and learning to improve. The IC will rewind to the beginning of arrival, through the entire incident and each unit will discuss their actions, their successes, and areas they can do differently, even better.
There’s no blame, or shame, or pointing fingers, just feedback and opportunity for continued growth.
This AAR occurred yesterday after a Magna basement fire. All residents were safely evacuated but the home is not habitable.
#fire #firedepartment #training #utah #improvement
🔥Hiring Lateral Firefighter/Paramedics🔥
The Unified Fire Authority is currently accepting applications from qualified Lateral Firefighter/Paramedics interested in joining our department. Compensation may start up to Step 10 in accordance with the UFA Firefighter Pay Plan, based on qualifications and experience.
Recruitment Timeline:
Registration: February 1–15
EMS & Fire Skills Assessment, Oral Board Interview
and Firefighter Physical Agility Test (Will be required to
attend only one of these dates): February 24 –25
Background Investigations: April – May
Final Job Offers: April – May
New Hire Orientation: May 11
Four-Week Orientation Begins: June 1
Visit the link in our bio for more information and to apply.
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