West Valley City Fire is hosting another CERT Class

Have you ever wanted to be CERT trained? Have you recieved the training but its been a while? come join us as we teach the new curriculam for CERT. Classes start September 8th. Pass it along and bring a friend

You can get more information or sign up at this link.

WEST VALLEY CERT CLASS

Thanks Fire Marshal Bob

We survived the fireworks.... Now what

It is hard to believe that July is nearly done. As Fire Marshal I was wondering what your thoughts were concerning the new fireworks laws? In a quick look at calls for service, the weekend of July fourth was much much busier than last year, the twenty-fourth was about the same as last year.

My office has received a lot of calls about the new law/ordinance. Here are a few of the themes for example.
1 Can we start a petittion to change it back?
2 My neighbors are lighting fireworks at 1:00 in the morning, what are you going to do about it?
3 Why can't we shoot fire works all year round?
4 These are legal? Your joking right?


You get the picture, some for it some against it.
I would like to hear your thoughts and concerns. Please leave me a comment here on the site.

Thanks for being great!

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

July is almost gone

Hi Everybody,I hope you had a great Holiday weekend. Our crews were sure busy. Here is a little footage of one of the calls we went on this weekend.



As Always
Be Smart... Be Safe... BE READY!

Fire Marshal Bob

Ah Good Old Summertime

Summer is finally here. Please take time to watch this short video on firework safety



Pass it along to everyone you know in Utah.

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

Have a great fourth of July

Hi everyone, just wanted to stop and wish everyone a great holiday weekend. Especially as we celebrate our nations birth. Please remember to be safe in what ever activity your doing. Wether it's boating, hiking, fireworks or the ever popular "Griswold" road trip.

Remember to Be Smart, Be Safe and for sure BE READY!

Fire Marshal Bob

West Valley City Fire...Another Day at the Office

Check out this rollover on I 215



Remember, BE Smart... BE Safe... BE READY!
Fire Marshal Bob

West Valley City Fire HOT TOPICS...at it again

West Valley Fire Fighters had another busy weekend. Bshift fire fighters did a great job stopping this fire before it extended to an adjacent building.




            Remember        Be Smart.... Be Safe... BE READY!         FIRE MARSHAL BOB

New Fireworks rules go into effect

Fire works………there’s a new law for Utah.

Hello everybody, Fire Marshal Bob here. I want to take just a minute to inform you of a new law that effects the ways we can celebrate our Nations and heritage with fireworks. The legislature has not only increased the types of fireworks we can use but they have allowed us to shoot them from June 26th through July 26th.

First let me remind you that legal fireworks are still very dangerous and the effects of fireworks can cost all of us un-necessary dollars. Did you know that from 2002 and 2006 nearly half a million was the dollar amount in property loss due to fireworks. That doesn’t begin to account for the monies from our tax dollars that were spent to combat these fires, or the money spent on medical bills from burns, amputations and other mutilations caused by fireworks. OK enough of the gruesome stuff.

Here are some good tips to remember as we get ready for our celebrations.

• Purchase fireworks from reliable, licensed fireworks dealers. Read all instructions to reduce the chances of a destructive fire or debilitating injury. Follow all safety guidelines exactly.
• Children should not handle fireworks. You must be at least 16 years of age to handle or light fireworks. Adults are to supervise any activity that includes fireworks.
• Never let children handle, play with or light fireworks. Only knowing and clear-headed adults should handle fireworks.
• Adults should never use alcohol or drugs or be impaired while engaged in handling, using, placing or lighting fireworks.
• New aerial type fireworks are now lawful. Aerial devices, also known as “multiple tube”, “repeater”, or “cake” fireworks often look like miniature professional displays and can travel high into the air, as much as 150 feet.
• These Fireworks need sufficient space from trees, carports, structures, powerlines, or other high or low obstacles. Aerial or “cake” fireworks need at least a 30 foot clearance around on the ground and at least 150 foot clearance in the air.
• Things that are still not allowed are fire crackers, M-80’s, cherry bombs, bottle rockets, roman candles, single or reloadable mortars, and ground salutes. Remember that all State and Federal laws must be adhered to! Please use commonsense whenever you are around fireworks. Here are a few of Fire Marshal Bobs don’ts! Don’t change or alter the fireworks in any way! Don’t light them near or under a carport! Don’t light them indoors! Don’t carry fireworks in your pockets! Don’t Shoot fireworks in windy conditions!
• Keep a bucket of water or running hose nearby during the time of lighting and disposing of fireworks and in case of an emergency.
• Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks. Keep all unused fireworks 30 feet away from the shooting area.

• Make sure other people are out of range at a reasonable distance before lighting fireworks. Do not point or throw fireworks at people, animals or where they may not be under proper control. And remember, sparklers burn at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. They are extremely deceptive in nature and can be an extraordinarily dangerous device in the hands of children and can cause serious burns and injuries if not cared for properly.

• Light fireworks one at a time. Do not attempt to light multiple fireworks at any time. Do not relight a firework whose fuse has burned away. Do not attempt to repair broken fireworks. Soak fireworks that did not ignite in a bucket of water. Once the firework is lit, get away quickly to a safe distance.

• Keep clear of the firework. Never place a body part above or around a burning firework. Never pickup a burning firework. Never look into the tube or stay close to the burning end of the device. Never hold a lit firework in your hand.

• Use caution with animals. Excitement, noise and lights can cause fear and stress.

Alright, enough is enough. Now lets get ready to have a great summer season!

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

Hot Hot Hot

Join west valley Fire fighters as they train. This video captures "Flame over" a condition that is as dangerous as it looks. Even this controlled burn can be hazardous. Battalion chief Chris Biechner said " this type of training is designed to give firefighters the experience of a flameover... its important that they are able to recognize this hazardous condition before they commit themselves too far"

West Valley City Fire crews are committed to excellence and providing the best service along the Wasatch front...... Enjoy the Show!






Remember..... BE Smart....Be Safe....BE READY!
FIRE MARSHAL BOB

I.C.E. and The Vial Of Life

Join me, Fire Marshal Bob, As I discuss two simple yet important safety programs. first I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) A simple program to help responders make important contact with people important to you. Then stay tuned for "the Vial Of life" An easy way to help emergency responders know your medical history better and easier that during a stressful emergency. I hope you enjoy the short video.




Thanks for watching I'd love to get some feedback!

Remember      Be Safe... BE READY!      Fire Marshal Bob