In a drought year, heightened common sense IS fire sense. As of May 6th, 85% of the 125 fires in 2026 have been human caused.
In 2025 vehicles and equipment topped the list of human-caused wildfires.
Stay safe this summer!!
Don’t park on dry grass.
Tighten your trailer chains to keep them from sparking against the asphalt.
And check your tire pressure and brakes before you hit the road.
Some people call it a hot girl walk 💅🔥, we call it a pack test.
No running allowed. Just 3 miles, a 45-lb pack, and a 45-minute deadline. This is the annual Work Capacity Test, also known as the "Pack Test", a mandatory standard for our wildland firefighters to ensure they’re physically prepared for the rigors of the fireline. 🌲💪
It’s about more than just fitness; it’s about safety, endurance, and making sure everyone comes home at the end of the shift.
#OgdenBayRx Continued Prescribed Burn 🔥
Fire crews will continue prescribed fire operations at the Ogden Bay WMA on May 5, 2026.
This work helps reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat, and restore wetland health by treating invasive vegetation like Phragmites australis.
Smoke may be visible in the area. Please avoid the burn unit and follow posted signage for your safety.
#PrescribedFire #UtahFire #WildfirePrevention #OgdenBay
🔥 Prescribed Fire Success! 🔥
The #HowardSloughRx burn treated 1,500 acres, and #OgdenBayRx completed 550 acres between April 30 – May 2.
👏 Huge thanks to our partners for making this work possible: local fire departments, Utah Division of Wildlife Waterfowl Management Areas, Department of Air Quality, State of Utah Wildland Fire Operations Center personnel, Antelope Island State Park, Utah Forestry, Fire & State Lands, Utah Division of Law Enforcement, and all others involved in helping us spread the message.
🌱 More prescribed fire is planned—weather permitting—to continue reducing wildfire risk and improving habitat.
🔥 May is Wildfire Awareness Month 🔥
🏡 May 2 – Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Now is the time to get your home ready before fire season ramps up.
Easy steps to prepare:
🌿 Clear 0–30 feet around your home (defensible space)
🏡 Clean roofs, gutters, and decks
🔥 Remove dry vegetation and flammable materials
🚿 Have a hose or water source ready
📦 Create an evacuation plan and go-bag
Small actions now can protect your home and community later.
Use your #FireSense 🔥 /watch?v=etzzPiUxRS0
Contact #utahffsl
🔥 Prescribed Fire Alert – Please Share 🔥
📍 West of Kaysville | Eastern Great Salt Lake shoreline (Farmington/Clearfield)
📅 April 30 – May 2, 2026
🌾 3,000+ acres across multiple units
#HowardSloughRx #TurpinRx #LeesDrainRx
Resources will be on scene — please do not report
🎯 Removing invasive phragmites to restore habitat and reduce water loss
💨 Smoke may impact areas between Ogden and Kaysville
🌿 Good for wildlife—now and long term
A win for Utah’s wetlands
#FireSense 🔥
🔥 Drone incursions continue to increase in Utah and across the country. Flying unauthorized drones around wildfires can impact critical fire suppression and ground aircraft.
#utah #news #wildfire #dronestagram #droneshots
🔥 April 15 Reminder: Prevention Pays Off 🔥
As tax day arrives, don’t forget to invest in something that protects even more—wildfire prevention.
With Utah warming and drying, now’s the time to clean up around your home, maintain equipment, and follow fire safety. Got a space to share? Drop it in the comments—good or bad.
Prevention is our first line of defense.
Use your #FireSense 🔥
🔥 Now Hiring: Fire Warden I – Salt Lake County 🔥
💼 Full-time | In-office
💲 $34.13–$51.21/hr
📅 Apply by 5/1/26
Looking for a skilled, motivated wildland fire professional to lead wildfire response, prevention, and mitigation efforts on non-federal lands in Salt Lake County. This role works closely with local, state, and federal partners to coordinate fire operations and protect communities in a high-risk WUI area.
👉 Help lead the charge in protecting Utah communities from wildfire.
Apply: https://shorturl.at/Kff4u
Contact: [email protected]
#FireSense 🚒🔥
Spring is a great time to prepare your home for wildfire season.
Taking a few simple steps now can help reduce your risk later in the year:
• Clear leaves and pine needles from gutters, roofs, decks, and around your home. Dry debris is one of the most common ways embers ignite structures.
• Limb up trees and shrubs near your home to reduce ladder fuels and improve defensible space.
• Make sure your address is clearly visible from the road to help emergency responders locate your home quickly, even in smoke or low-light conditions.
These small actions can make a big difference later.
📌 Save this post as a reminder for your spring checklist
🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/centralutahfire
#WildfireReady #LivingWithFire #UtahFire #utffsl #springcleaning #cleanyagutters
🔥 Now’s the Time to Harden Your Home From Wildfire 🔥
Across Utah, conditions are warming and drying—making it easier for fires to start and spread, especially in grasses and fine fuels.
We have had 77 wildfires reported in Utah. (3/31/2026) /
If you haven’t started protecting your home from wildfire, don’t wait. Clean up your yards (0-30 feet around your home) and take steps to harden your home now—before fire season ramps up. For more information visit:
/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usa
#FireSense 🏡🔥
