UFA is Utah’s largest fire agency with 694 employees. UFA protects 451,035 people and $41.8 billion dollars of taxable value in 15 municipalities and Salt Lake County. UFA provides service to all unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County and one municipality (Eagle Mountain) is located in Utah County.
Yesterday, at approximately 12:24 PM, crews were dispatched on an apt fire with residents occupying the structure in Kearns. The building was undergoing exterior renovation and construction was taking place on the roof when the fire began. (Cont)
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We’re just about halfway through Unified Fire Recruit Camp 57. The recruits have been introduced to the majority of skills and tools that would be utilized on the fireground. This week these skills were tested and checked off as we continue to (cont)
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To show the full scope of our Fire Chief’s role, we need a much longer version of his Day in the Life… As the Fire Chief, his responsibilities can be summed up into the three broad categories personnel/internal, stakeholder and community. Some of the regular meetings he attends are as follows.
Personnel/Internal: *Budget Meetings *SWOC *Liaisons Monthly *Legislative Meetings *Current External Project Meetings: Recreation Fee, Darkhorse Command Staff Station Visits Exit Interviews & Swearing Out Division Leaders Monthly Local 1696 Meetings Monthly Local 1696 President Meet Monthly FF Hiring Monthly Meeting Service Award Presentations Lifesaving awards Promotional Ceremony Recruit, PT EMS, JATC Address & Welcome Current Internal Project Meetings: FPAT, Darkhorse, Strat Plan, Behavioral Health
Stakeholders: *Budget Meetings *Liaisons *Current External Project Meetings: Recreation Fee, Darkhorse Member Fee Meetings Council Member Orientations Council Member Check-In Meetings Annually UFA/UFSA Meetings UFA/UFSA Sub-Committee Meetings (B&C, Finance, Governance) CFO/City Manager Bi-Yearly Meetings VECC Board of Trustees State Fire Chief’s Monthly Meeting ChamberWest Legislative & Leadership Meetings & Board Meetings w/Fire Chief’s All Dept, various times throughout year
Community: *SWOC *Standards of Cover *Budget Meetings *Liaisons *FF Hiring JATC, UVU Guest Speaker Annually Parades Community Events Various Fundraisers
Yesterday, at approximately 12:24 PM, crews were dispatched on an apt fire with residents occupying the structure in Kearns. The building was undergoing exterior renovation and construction was taking place on the roof when the fire began.
An initial 2 alarms were dispatched due to the size and occupants reported still inside. ML109 was first on scene and initiated fire suppression and evacuation with @westjordanfire L53 close behind.
Many residents were unaware of the fire taking place in the attic space above them and crews were able to evacuate everyone safely while having to forcibly enter some units to ensure they were vacant.
Fire was announced out shortly before 1:00 with multiple units affected from fire and water.
Nice work UFA crews ML109, MA109, ME125, ME118, HV117, MA121, MA217, BC13, BC12, AL115, and SAF1.
We appreciate the mutual aid support from West Jordan and @iaff_local_2970 (West Valley City).
We’re just about halfway through Unified Fire Recruit Camp 57. The recruits have been introduced to the majority of skills and tools that would be utilized on the fireground. This week these skills were tested and checked off as we continue to progress towards multi company responses, fire suppression, and victim rescue.
Testing: Cutting roof for ventilation Forcing doors Ladder raise Taking a hydrant Attack hose line deployment 2.5 hose pull Turnout drills Victim rescue
Our Investigations Bureau also came out to introduce arson and bomb investigation and the techniques they utilize to ensure public safety.
When was the last time your CEO worked out with you? Chief Burchett dropped in on the recruits and put them through a workout. Be forewarned, Chief is still putting in that work.
As we come into the warmer season, it is so important to remember outdoor fire safety. These videos were a product of a controlled burn in @eaglemountaincity to take care of some of the piled up Tumbleweeds. However, this is a great time to show how quickly and aggressively these fuels can burn.
UFA Recruit Camp 57 had an action packed week of learning and hands on skill development.
Vehicle extrication RIT Alley lay Vehicle fires Multi company response
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