October 2021

October is Fire Safety month. While fire safety may be something we often think about when this time of year comes around or when we see something on the news, fire safety is always top of mind for our West Jordan firefighters.

The West Jordan Fire Department is a fantastic, top-rated department. Our wonderful firefighters are constantly receiving training, so they’re prepared to help in any emergency. Rope rescues, structural collapse rescues, and vehicle extrication rescues are all on the list of trainings our firefighters participate in.

Several of our outstanding firefighters have worked hard to become heavy rescue technicians. To become such, they attend courses from the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy and pass an exam to receive their license. It is a highly sought-after certification and can be helpful providing a ‘heavy rescue call.’

While our top-notch firefighters work every day to keep our city and residents safe, they also lend a helping hand to neighboring cities, sometimes even neighboring states. This summer, our superb department sent a few firefighters and equipment to states battling massive wildfires. Even though the city is reimbursed for the expenses, we recognize it is a sacrifice for our firefighters who go away to help battle these out-of-state fires that affect us here at home. It is not uncommon for fire departments to cross city lines; our department works hand-in-hand with other departments when a fire breaks out or an emergency event happens nearby.

These men and women are local superheroes who love to share what they do to keep us safe! If you’d like to learn more about what our excellent firefighters do, visit westjordan.utah.gov/fire.

Sincerely,

Mayor Dirk Burton