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We had plenty of fun before the rain started! :)Started things off with a Pancake Breakfast at Station 126 in Midvale. T...
10/12/2026

We had plenty of fun before the rain started! :)

Started things off with a Pancake Breakfast at Station 126 in Midvale.

Then went straight into the Utah Fire Fighter Chili Cook Off to benefit Burn Camp! Firefighters from all across the state were there cooking their best chili!

Thanks to everyone that stopped by to say hi!

🚨🔥 IS YOUR PHONE CHARGING RIGHT NOW? 📱🔋What about your laptop, power tools, or your child's electric scooter?⚠️ That eve...
10/09/2026

🚨🔥 IS YOUR PHONE CHARGING RIGHT NOW? 📱🔋

What about your laptop, power tools, or your child's electric scooter?

⚠️ That everyday battery could become a serious fire hazard if it's damaged, overheats, or is charged improperly.

It's Fire Prevention Week (October 4–10), and Unified Fire Authority wants to remind our community that something as simple as how and where you charge your devices can make a big difference in keeping your family safe.

🔋 Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere! They power our phones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, power tools, and countless other devices we use every day.

While these batteries are generally safe when used properly, damaged or improperly charged batteries can overheat, catch fire, and even explode.

🚒 5 SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP PREVENT A BATTERY FIRE:

✅ USE THE RIGHT CHARGER. Always use the charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.

✅ KEEP IT OFF YOUR BED! Never charge devices under pillows, on couches, or on bedding. These surfaces can trap heat.

✅ UNPLUG WHEN FULL. Avoid leaving devices charging longer than necessary.

✅ KEEP EXITS CLEAR. Never charge e-bikes, scooters, or other battery-powered equipment where they could block your escape.

✅ KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS. Unusual heat, swelling, strange odors, hissing sounds, or smoke could mean a battery is failing.

🚨 If a battery starts smoking or catches fire, get everyone outside immediately and call 911. Don't attempt to fight a lithium-ion battery fire yourself.

❤️ At Unified Fire Authority, we'd much rather help you prevent a fire than respond to one.

💬 NOW WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

How many devices are charging in your home right now? 📱💻🔋

And be honest... have you ever charged your phone on your bed or under your pillow? 👀

👇 Drop your answer in the comments and SHARE this post with someone who could use this reminder!

A few small changes in your charging habits could help prevent a devastating fire.

🔥 Fire Prevention Week 2026
⚡ Charge into Fire Safety — Safe Charging Is a Superpower!

10/09/2026

Fire Prevention Week - Charge into Safety!

A couple of years ago, we did a demonstration of what happens when a lithium ion battery fails in a simulated garage. In this case, it was an overheated battery. These fires can be explosive and grow extremely fast.

Stay safe when charging!
- Never charge a damaged battery
- Keep the area clear around the battery and charger
- Only use the charger designed for the battery
- Follow manufacturer recommendations

Continuing with fire prevention week, we’ve talked about battery safety. Another big part of fire prevention is readines...
10/07/2026

Continuing with fire prevention week, we’ve talked about battery safety. Another big part of fire prevention is readiness. For you, readiness during an incident consists of things such as, but not limited to home evacuation plans, and family meet-up spots. Are you and your family ready?

For us, readiness begins with training.

This week our crews have had the opportunity to train on donated structures. This allows us the chance to train on various methods outside of our training props. Every single structure or building presents with its own unique set of challenges. From roof operations, chainsaws skills, hose deployments and search techniques. These opportunities are invaluable to us, so we can be better prepared to serve you.

Thank you to the cities of Millcreek - Municipal Government and City of Holladay - Government for these opportunities as well as the resident who donated the home for us to train!

🥞FREE Midvale City Pancake Breakfast🥞Please join us this Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9am to 11am for our FREE Midva...
10/07/2026

🥞FREE Midvale City Pancake Breakfast🥞

Please join us this Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9am to 11am for our FREE Midvale City Government Pancake Breakfast at Midvale Fire Station 126 (607 E Fort Union Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047)!

Bring the whole family out for a delicious breakfast, meet the crews, and see the fire trucks!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Yesterday, UFA crews responded to an apartment building in Millcreek - Municipal Government after a resident called stat...
10/06/2026

Yesterday, UFA crews responded to an apartment building in Millcreek - Municipal Government after a resident called stating their Carbon Monoxide(CO) alarms were going off.

After investigating, crews found CO readings throughout the structure. The building was evacuated safely while crews worked to identify the cause of the positive readings. Preliminary information into a cause is pointing to a few vehicles that were left running for an extended period of time in the parking garage, and an open stairwell door allowed the CO to get inside the building.

A great reminder to make sure you have a Carbon Monoxide detector in the home and always call 911 when you have an alarm sounding. Carbon Monoxide is odorless and colorless and requires specialized equipment to detect.

Thank you to South Salt Lake Fire Department, West Jordan Fire Department, Murray City Fire and South Jordan City Fire Department for the assistance.

🔥 Another Fire Prevention Week Tip!When charging your devices, always place them on a flat, hard surface. Batteries prod...
10/06/2026

🔥 Another Fire Prevention Week Tip!

When charging your devices, always place them on a flat, hard surface. Batteries produce heat while charging, and soft surfaces like beds, couches, or blankets can trap that heat and increase the risk of fire.

⚠️ If a battery becomes extremely hot while charging, unplug it immediately and move away from it.

A few simple charging habits can help keep you and your home safe!

Fire Prevention Week is Here!!This year we are "Charging into Fire Safety"Batteries are in almost everything these days!...
10/05/2026

Fire Prevention Week is Here!!

This year we are "Charging into Fire Safety"

Batteries are in almost everything these days! And those batteries need charging.

We here at Unified Fire want to make sure that we are charging those batteries safely and correctly.

Stay tuned throughout the week as we post about how to stay safe while charging.

Today's tip: when it's fully charged, unplug it! It's easy to forget it was plugged in and leave fully charged batteries connected to the charger. While many chargers have protections to limit/prevent overcharging, it's best practice to just unplug it when it's full.

Paramedics......We Want You!We'll teach you all the fire stuff, you bring the Paramedic skillset!Applications are still ...
10/02/2026

Paramedics......We Want You!

We'll teach you all the fire stuff, you bring the Paramedic skillset!

Applications are still open for our Paramedic-only hire.
https://unifiedfire.applicantpro.com/jobs/4203988-278125

All you need is a current Paramedic license, a strong work ethic, and a good attitude; we'll take care of everything else.

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