Wendover Fire Department

04/10/2026

On Tuesday night, the City of West Wendover swore in Gary Corona as the new Fire Chief of the West Wendover Fire Department. The Wendover Fire Department wishes Chief Corona the best of luck.

04/05/2026

04/01/2026

The Wendover Fire Department responded to a semi-truck fire earlier today on Interstate 80 at mile marker 25. According to initial reports, the truck experienced a mechanical failure that sparked the blaze.
The semi was carrying a load of tires, which quickly became fully engulfed and were completely destroyed in the fire. Crews from the West Wendover Fire Department, Wendover Airport Fire Department, and UTTR Fire Department assisted in battling the intense flames and bringing the situation under control.
Despite the severity of the fire, no injuries were reported.
Due to the incident, eastbound traffic on I-80 was shut down for approximately two hours while emergency crews worked to extinguish the fire and clear the roadway.
The Utah Highway Patrol is currently investigating the cause of the mechanical failure and subsequent fire.

03/26/2026

The Wendover Fire Department responded to a wind-related accident early Thursday morning on Interstate 80 across the Bonneville Salt Flats.
At approximately 7:30 a.m. on March 26, the Wendover Fire Department was dispatched to mile post 31 after reports that a pickup truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer had overturned. According to initial reports, extremely high winds sweeping across the salt flats caused the trailer to tip, pulling the truck partially off balance and forcing the combination onto its side. Motorists in the area experienced brief delays as conditions remained hazardous due to ongoing strong winds.
The Wendover Fire Department is reminding drivers, especially those towing large trailers or driving high-profile vehicles, to use extreme caution when traveling across the salt flats during periods of high wind.

03/07/2026

At approximately 3:45 PM today, the Wendover Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 80 at mile marker 31.
Upon arrival, crews determined that an eastbound passenger vehicle collided with the rear of a semi-truck. The four-door passenger vehicle sustained substantial damage as a result of the collision.
Occupants of the passenger vehicle were injured and received medical attention from Wendover Ambulance personnel at the scene.
The accident is currently under investigation by the Utah Highway Patrol.
The Wendover Fire Department would like to remind all motorists to always wear their seat belts and drive attentively to help prevent serious injuries in the event of a crash.

03/06/2026

March is Women’s History Month. We are proud to recognize Volunteer Firefighter Vanessa Torres, a valued member of Wendover Fire Department since 2024.

Vanessa is a recent graduate of Weber State University with a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice and is also the fire departments Fire Inspector. Her dedication and service help keep our community safe every day. Thank you, Vanessa! 🚒🇺🇸

02/17/2026

At approximately 12:25 p.m. today, the Wendover Fire Department responded to a reported rollover accident at the Port of Entry on Interstate 80.
Upon arrival, crews found a two-door passenger vehicle that had lost control and rolled several times. The occupants of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and were treated on scene by Wendover Ambulance personnel.
The accident was investigated by the Wendover Police Department and the Utah Highway Patrol.
The Wendover Fire Department reminds all motorists to always wear safety belts and to drive attentively, especially during changing road and weather conditions. Seat belts remain one of the most effective ways to reduce serious injury in traffic accidents.

02/16/2026

At approximately 6:20 p.m. this evening, the Bonneville Salt Flats, located approximately seven miles northeast of Wendover, was the site of a small aircraft crash landing.
The Wendover Fire Department responded to reports of a two-seater, single-engine aircraft that experienced an engine malfunction while in flight. The pilot was forced to execute an emergency landing on the salt flats.
Both occupants of the aircraft, two adult male passengers from Utah, were uninjured and were able to walk away from the incident without assistance. No additional injuries have been reported at this time.
Upon arrival, fire personnel secured the scene and successfully stopped a fuel leak from the aircraft, mitigating any immediate environmental or fire hazards.
The Wendover Police Department, along with officers from the Bureau of Land Management, are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the engine malfunction and subsequent emergency landing.

02/06/2026

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, Wendover Fire Department responded to a traffic incident on Wendover Boulevard near the Best Western Hotel involving a tractor trailer.
Preliminary information indicates that a tractor trailer entered Wendover Boulevard when the trailer became disconnected from the tractor. The refrigerated trailer separated, sliding into both travel lanes. During the incident, the diesel fuel tank supplying the refrigerated trailer’s generator ruptured, resulting in an estimated 20 gallons of diesel fuel spilling onto the roadway.
The Wendover Fire Department arrived on scene and applied absorbent materials to contain and neutralize the fuel spill, mitigating any further hazard to motorists and the environment. Traffic impacts were managed while crews worked to secure the area.
No injuries were reported.
The Wendover Fire Department reminds all drivers operating vehicles pulling trailers to carefully check hitch connections and safety equipment before entering the roadway, as proper securement is critical to preventing accidents and ensuring public safety.