West Valley Firefighters battled a commercial fire October 25, 2015 At 1940 W Alexander. The fire came in at approximately 2:20 AM. The building was a total loss and damages were estimated to be above 10 million dollars. When firefighters arrived, flames were coming from the roof and from most of the front of the building. Crews went into a defensive strategy to fight the fire. Crews from West Valley, South Salt Lake, and Salt Lake City worked to keep the fire contained to the business and did a great job protecting adjacent businesses from catching fire. There were no injuries reported. Investigators from West Valley City and the ATF worked together on the investigation. Their findings will be forth coming.
Here is some footage from the fire.
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Thursday, November 5, 2015
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Come visit us and have some fun!!!
West Valley City Fire Department will be hosting an Open house This Saturday October 10, 2015. At fire Station 73 2834 south 2700 west
There will be fun activities for the families, food and of course the fire guy's.
Here are just a few examples of things that will be going on.
10:00 AM Our technical rescue team will be demonstrating rescuing a patient from an elevated platform.
12:00 Hazardous materials hands on. You can help us decontaminate fire fighters.
1:00 Extrication,Watch a demonstration then you can help tear apart a car with the "Jaws of life"
2:30 Fire attack, Crews will demonstrate the teamwork it takes to attack a live fire.
There will be fun activities for the families, food and of course the fire guy's.
Here are just a few examples of things that will be going on.
10:00 AM Our technical rescue team will be demonstrating rescuing a patient from an elevated platform.
12:00 Hazardous materials hands on. You can help us decontaminate fire fighters.
1:00 Extrication,Watch a demonstration then you can help tear apart a car with the "Jaws of life"
2:30 Fire attack, Crews will demonstrate the teamwork it takes to attack a live fire.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
House Fire January 2, 2015
#WestValleyCity and #SouthSaltLake #Fire departments battled a stubborn house fire.
As crews arrived, thick black smoke and flames were billowing out of the rear of the residence. Crews made an aggressive interior attack and soon the fire appeared to be under control. Battalion Chief, Chris Beichner noticed "black smoke coming from the gable ends of the home". The smoke was under pressure, meaning that there was active fire working the attic. As crews inside worked to pull the ceiling from inside to get a better view. They found a false roof. Often homes are remodeled after being built. such was the case here. Looking at other homes in the neighborhood "we realized that a new roof had been constructed over the existing one." stated chief Beichner. Crews were deployed to the gable end to combat the difficult fire. They were able to overcome the hiding fire and all ended well, for the fire fighters that is. A family of five were displaced. Its always difficult to see some one loose so much especially at the holidays. Fortunately no one was injured. Damage to the home was estimated to be over one hundred thousand dollars.
Thanks to everyone that helped.
Remember Be Smart... Be Safe.... BE READY!
Fire Marshal Bob
As crews arrived, thick black smoke and flames were billowing out of the rear of the residence. Crews made an aggressive interior attack and soon the fire appeared to be under control. Battalion Chief, Chris Beichner noticed "black smoke coming from the gable ends of the home". The smoke was under pressure, meaning that there was active fire working the attic. As crews inside worked to pull the ceiling from inside to get a better view. They found a false roof. Often homes are remodeled after being built. such was the case here. Looking at other homes in the neighborhood "we realized that a new roof had been constructed over the existing one." stated chief Beichner. Crews were deployed to the gable end to combat the difficult fire. They were able to overcome the hiding fire and all ended well, for the fire fighters that is. A family of five were displaced. Its always difficult to see some one loose so much especially at the holidays. Fortunately no one was injured. Damage to the home was estimated to be over one hundred thousand dollars.
Thanks to everyone that helped.
Remember Be Smart... Be Safe.... BE READY!
Fire Marshal Bob
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