Unified Fire Authority (Salt Lake City, Utah) public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Salt Lake Urban Search & Rescue
The Salt Lake Urban Search & Rescue Utah Task Force 1 Executive Board will hold a quarterly board meeting. The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items.
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will review and approve the Fiscal Year 24/25 financial report and audit, and consider a resolution approving the proposed Exhibit A to the UFA/UFSA Interlocal Agreement for Services for Calendar Year 2026. The board will also approve the 2026 meeting schedule and receive updates on capital purchases, NERIS transition, and legislative matters.
- Review and approval of Fiscal Year 24/25 Financial Report and Audit
- Consider Resolution 12-2025A approving proposed Exhibit A to the UFA/UFSA Interlocal Agreement for Services for Calendar Year 2026
- Approval of 2026 UFA Board Meeting Schedule
- Capital Purchases Update
- NERIS Transition update
Unified Fire Authority Finance Committee
The Unified Fire Authority Finance Committee will review the Fiscal Year 24/25 financial report and audit. The committee will also review a proposed exhibit for the UFA/UFSA Interlocal Agreement for Services for the 2026 calendar year.
- Review/Approval of the Fiscal Year 24/25 Financial Report and Audit
- Review of Proposed Exhibit A to the UFA/UFSA Interlocal Agreement for Services for Calendar Year 2026
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution amending the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. The meeting will be held in person and electronically at the Administration Building/Emergency Coordination Center.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 budget amendment
- Board meeting at 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City
- Electronic participation available for board members
- ADA accommodations available upon request
- Meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments to the 25/26 fiscal year budget. The board will also consider Resolution 11-2025A to approve these budget changes.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to the 25/26 Fiscal Year Budget
- Resolution 11-2025A: Approving a Budget Amendment to the 25/26 Fiscal Year Budget
- Update on HB48
- Update on Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS Unit)
- Review of October Disbursements
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will approve a calendar for the FY26/27 budget and consider a resolution for conduit financing. The meeting will also include reports on station openings, recruit camp updates, and a public hearing on budget amendments.
- Approval of FY26/27 Budget Calendar
- Consideration of Resolution 10-2025A for conduit financing
- Public Hearing on Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Amendments
- Station 103 Groundbreaking
- Station 107 Opening
Salt Lake Urban Search & Rescue
The Utah Task Force 1 Executive Board will meet to review and approve minutes, audit reports, and updates on FEMA funding, training, finance, and logistics. The board will also consider several new business items, including a partnership with the University of Utah Body Donor Program, additional p-cards for deployment, closing a FFCU account, and securing a $150K line of credit.
- Approval of December 2024 minutes
- Approval of UT-TF1 FY2024 Single Audit
- Approval of $150K Business Line of Credit (BLOC)
- Approval of partnership with University of Utah Body Donor Program for training at UFA Magna Fire Training Facility
- Approval of additional p-cards for deployment purposes
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will meet on September 16, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. at 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, with options to attend via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, consent agenda reviews, committee updates, and financial reports. The board may also consider a closed session and take final action on a financing arrangement with JPMorgan Chase Bank for a lease purchase agreement.
- Initial approval for financing arrangement with JPMorgan Chase Bank for UFA's Lease Purchase Agreement
- Quarterly Financial Report presentation by CFO Hill
- Operations Report including Eagle Mountain Fire and Wildland Season Update
- Fire Chief Report with Legislative Update and Community Risk Messaging on Lithium Batteries
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will meet to discuss a lease purchase agreement financing arrangement with JPMorgan Chase Bank. The session includes quarterly financial reports and updates on municipal WUI codes and behavioral health.
- Initial approval for financing arrangement with JPMorgan Chase Bank for UFA's Lease Purchase Agreement
- Review of July Disbursements
- Municipal WUI Code Update
- Behavioral Health Update
- Quarterly Financial Report
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also review June disbursements and receive operational reports on staffing and fire safety.
- Board elections for Chair and Vice Chair
- Review of June disbursements
- UFA/BLM WL Fire Station update
- Discussion on Type VI Staffing Prioritization
- Report on Lithium Ion Batteries
Salt Lake Urban Search & Rescue
The Salt Lake Urban Search & Rescue Utah Task Force 1 Executive Board will hold a basic meeting to discuss activity. The board will consider approvals for any necessary changes.
- Discussion of activity
- Approvals for changes requiring Board Approval
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will hold public hearings to discuss budget amendments for the 2024/2025 fiscal year and the final budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The board will also consider funding rollovers for two projects and conduct board elections.
- Public hearing and Resolution 06-2025A regarding 2024/2025 fiscal year budget amendments
- Request to approve funding rollover for two FY24/25 projects
- Public hearing and Resolution 06-2025B to adopt the final 2025/2026 fiscal year budget
- July UFA Board Chair and Vice Chair elections
- Administration of Oath of Office for a new board member
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed increases to multiple service fees. The board will then consider Resolution 06-2025C to approve the updated fee schedule for FY25/26.
- Public hearing on proposed increase to multiple service fees
- Consideration of Resolution 06-2025C to approve the FY25/26 Fee Schedule
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will hold two public hearings to discuss financial planning. The board will consider a resolution to amend the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and the adoption of the final budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
- Public hearing for a resolution amending the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
- Public hearing for the adoption of the final 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
Unified Fire Authority Governance Committee
The Unified Fire Authority Governance Committee will convene May 28 at 3380 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, to approve April 2025 meeting minutes, discuss an interlocal agreement, and possibly enter closed session. Public comments are accepted in-person, via Zoom, or by email submitted before May 27 at 7 a.m.
- Approve April 24, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discuss interlocal agreement (presented by CLO Roberts)
- Possible closed session under Utah Code §52-4-205
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will meet to discuss and approve the tentative budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also review quarterly financial reports and a fraud risk assessment.
- Discussion and approval of the 2025-2026 Tentative Budget
- Reappointment of Debra Alexander, Teresa Cook, and Alan Rindlisbacher to the UFA Merit Commission
- Review of March and April disbursements
- Quarterly Financial Report and Fraud Risk Assessment
- 2025 Fireworks Map presentation by Fire Marshal Watkins
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Finance Committee will consider the proposed FY25/26 budget, including funding sources, department expenditures, and capital replacement. The agenda also includes votes on wage adjustments for variable schedule employees and seasonal wildland firefighters. After deliberation, the committee will recommend action to the full board.
- FY25/26 In-Grade Wage Adjustment for Variable Schedule WL Employees
- FY25/26 Seasonal Wildland Firefighter Pay Scale Adjustment
- Budget presentation covering member fees, 911 emergency transport, and other funding sources
- Capital replacement discussion
- Possible closed session under Utah Code 52-4-205
Unified Fire Authority Governance Committee
The Unified Fire Authority Governance Committee will meet to elect a chair, review committee membership, discuss the interlocal agreement, and possibly enter closed session for legal or personnel matters. Public comments are accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email.
- Election of committee chair
- Review of committee members
- Discussion of the Interlocal Agreement (no details provided)
- Possible closed session under Utah Code 52-4-205
Salt Lake Urban Search & Rescue
The Utah Task Force 1 Executive Board will meet to review December 2024 minutes, receive updates from FEMA and the state SUSAR program, and discuss training, finance, and logistics. New business includes a proposed partnership with the University of Utah Body Donor Program, possible dissolution of the Salt Lake Urban Search & Rescue non-profit pending federal funding review, and a proposed business line of credit of $100,000 to $150,000. The board may also enter closed session for specified purposes under Utah law.
- Approval of December 2024 meeting minutes
- FEMA US&R system update and state SUSAR update
- Finance update: annual third-party audit (April 21-25) and grant summaries for FY22-24
- New business: discussion of partnership with University of Utah Body Donor Program and possible dissolution of Salt Lake Urban Search & Rescue non-profit
- New business: board consideration of a $100K–$150K business line of credit for UT-TF1
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will meet to discuss scheduling public hearings for the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget and fee schedule. The board will also review reports on new apparatus, recruit camp, and standards of cover.
- Proposed June 17, 2025, public hearings for 2024/2025 budget amendments and 2025/2026 final budget
- Proposed June 17, 2025, public hearing for 2025/2026 fee schedule
- Discussion of Chief and CLO compensation
- Update on new apparatus
- Report on SB215 Interfacility and Standards Of Cover
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board and Unified Fire Service Area Trustees will hold a joint special meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct training on open and public meetings.
- Open and Public Meetings Training conducted by CLO Roberts and DA Anderson
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Finance Committee will review the budget message and document overview for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The committee will establish a schedule for budget presentations and board adoption through June 2025.
- FY25/26 Budget Message from Chief Burchett
- FY25/26 Budget Document Overview and Schedule
- Tentative budget adoption scheduled for May 20
- Final budget adoption scheduled for June 17
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will meet to review February disbursements and receive operational and fire chief reports. The board will also discuss bomb squad accreditation and the Fire Marshal position.
- Review of February Disbursements
- Ladder 253 Update
- Bomb Squad Accreditation
- Fire Marshal Position
- Legislative Close-Out
Unified Fire Authority Benefits & Compensation Committee
The Unified Fire Authority Benefits & Compensation Committee will meet on March 13, 2025, to consider several compensation items, including pay plans for part-time EMS and seasonal wildland firefighters, a paramedic compression proposal, and a member fee chart. The committee will also review and receive a recommendation on health and dental insurance options from the HR director and Gallagher. A possible closed session may be held for discussions permitted under Utah law. The meeting is open to the public both in-person and via Zoom.
- FY25/26 Part-Time EMS Pay Plan
- FY25/26 Seasonal Wildland Firefighter Pay Scale
- Paramedic II Compression
- Member Fee Chart
- Insurance Review & Recommendation (health and dental)
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will hold a public hearing to receive comment and consider a resolution amending the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of resolution amending the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution 02-2025A to approve amendments to the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget. Other business includes administering oaths for new board members, reviewing annual ethics and conflict-of-interest policies, approving January 2025 disbursements, and receiving reports on legislation, hazard mitigation, canyon response, federal funding, and a women's firefighter class. The board may also enter a closed session for reasons such as litigation or personnel matters.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget
- Consideration of Resolution 02-2025A to approve those budget amendments
- Review of January 2025 disbursements in consent agenda
- Administer oath of office for new board members
- Federal funding update including BLM building
Unified Fire Authority Benefits & Compensation Committee
The committee will discuss and may vote on recommendations for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), sworn and civilian market pay comparisons, health insurance updates, and the Firefighter II rank. They will also receive an update on the URS retirement rate and approve prior meeting minutes. Public comment is accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email prior to the meeting.
- COLA Comparison/Sworn Market Comparison – may recommend adjustment based on 10-year or 7-year average
- Civilian Market Comparison – may recommend civilian market adjustment
- Firefighter II Final Discussion – may recommend rank changes
- Health Insurance Update – presented by HR Director Day and Gallagher
- FY 25/26 URS Rate Update – presented by CFO Hill
Unified Fire Authority Benefits & Compensation Committee
The Unified Fire Authority Benefits & Compensation Committee will meet on January 23, 2025, to discuss several compensation-related items, including the Cost of Living Adjustment (CPI) process, a sworn market comparison, and health insurance. The agenda also includes the introduction of a Firefighter II position and a possible closed session. No binding decisions are listed; items are for discussion and potential future action.
- Cost of Living Adjustment (CPI) Process discussion
- Sworn Market Comparison presented by HR Director Day
- Firefighter II Position Introduction by Chief Burchett
- Health Insurance discussion by HR Director Day
- Possible Closed Session under Utah Code 52-4-205
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will meet on January 21, 2025, at 7:30 AM at 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119, with electronic participation. The board will consider scheduling a public hearing for February 18, 2025 on proposed amendments to the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget, review the quarterly financial report, elect a vice chair, and receive reports on operations, training, and new apparatus.
- Consider setting Feb 18, 2025 public hearing for proposed 2024/2025 budget amendments
- Board election for Vice Chair position
- Review of December disbursements (consent agenda)
- Quarterly financial report from CFO Hill
- Updates on new apparatus, Fire Training Feasibility Study, and Station 107