{"id":4849,"date":"2022-07-06T15:37:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T21:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/?p=4849"},"modified":"2022-07-06T15:42:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T21:42:25","slug":"fireworks-restrictions-a-joint-message-from-mayor-dirk-burton-fire-chief-derek-maxfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/newsroom\/2022\/07\/fireworks-restrictions-a-joint-message-from-mayor-dirk-burton-fire-chief-derek-maxfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Fireworks Restrictions in West Jordan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FireworkRestrictions2022-2048x1583-1-1024x792.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4850\" width=\"512\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FireworkRestrictions2022-2048x1583-1-1024x792.jpeg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FireworkRestrictions2022-2048x1583-1-300x232.jpeg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FireworkRestrictions2022-2048x1583-1-768x594.jpeg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FireworkRestrictions2022-2048x1583-1-1536x1187.jpeg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FireworkRestrictions2022-2048x1583-1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A Joint Message from Mayor Dirk Burton + Fire Chief Derek Maxfield<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">July is one of my favorite months as it brings two of my favorite holidays! Independence Day celebrates our freedoms, our history, and offers a chance to show our love for this country. Pioneer Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate our state history and remember the first families that settled in Utah. As we recognize these holidays, I ask that you keep something else in mind\u2026 fire safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>West Jordan Fire Chief, Derek Maxfield, and I are bringing you a joint message this month surrounding this important topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our fire department averages about 150 emergency calls a week, when these July holidays come around any additional calls can spread our crews thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAll those extra calls coming in during a small window really scares us,\u201d said Chief Maxfield. \u201cEvery department in the valley is stretched thin all at the same time making it so we don\u2019t have that automatic aid we often rely on in the event of a large fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year, West Jordan residents really showed responsibility with fire safety. The number of firework-related fires was significantly lower than years past. We hope residents take the same precautions this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re encouraging residents to skip personal fireworks and attend a professional display, where fire units will be on scene to attend to any hazards that may arise,\u201d said Chief Maxfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do wish to set off your own fireworks, please do it responsibly and make sure you\u2019re not lighting them off in a prohibited area. You can find that map to the right of this message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want our residents to still enjoy their July holidays, but do so safely,\u201d said Chief Maxfield. \u201cRemember to keep a bucket of water or garden hose handy if you plan to light fireworks in your neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s celebrate our freedom, families, and neighbors this July!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor Dirk Burton and Fire Chief Derek Maxfield<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find more information about firework restrictions in the city by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/fire\/fireworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fireworks page.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Joint Message from Mayor Dirk Burton + Fire Chief Derek Maxfield July is one of my favorite months as it brings two of my favorite holidays! 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