Friday, November 18, 2011

"Theres a Storm Brewing"

We have a winter storm that's on the way.  It is anticipated to arrive in Northern Utah in the late afternoon hours of Friday.  This storm will be brief but intense with snow accumulations in the valleys in addition to the mountain areas. 


Everybody, Please be careful.


remember  Be Smart... Be Safe... BE READY!    Fire Marshal Bob

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

West Valley City Fire Department promotes!

Two veterans of the West Valley City Fire Department have moved up the ladder. (pun intended)


Engineer Kelly Rigby was promoted to the rank of Captain.








Captain Kelly Rigby. New Captain at station 72 C platoon















Senior Fire Fighter "BJ" White was promoted to Engineer








Engineer "BJ" White. New engineer at station 72 B Platoon















Congratulations in your new responsibilities and assignments

A Few Fresh Faces

West Valley City Fire has a few new faces in the department. 

From left to right. FF Williams, FF Petersen,  FF Wiseman,  FF/PM House

Welcome Aboard!

Salt Lake Valley Fire and EMS crews get valuable training for mass casualty incidents.

West Valley City...
 

 

Fire crews from around the Salt Lake Valley met together to test their readiness to respond to a mass casualty incident.  One of the scenarios was held at the Utah cultural celebration center in West Valley City. In this scenario crews had the task of initiating the incident command system, triaging/rapidly evaluating over 50 patients, treating them and getting them to area hospitals. " This was a great drill... showing us just where our crews are at in understanding how to handle a mass casualty situation" said Chief John Evans. From here crews will critique them selves and be able to address any areas that they need to improve in. This is also a great opportunity to see how the many different agencies will work together in the heat of battle.  

As always.....Be Smart... Be Safe... BE READY!
Fire Marshal Bob