Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department

07/19/2026

This is a terrible tragedy. We can’t imagine the difficulty of being the sole survivor of this tragic accident. Lydia’s father was a Provo Fire Captain, and originally from the basin. Please support her monetarily if possible, and please keep her and the rest of her family in your prayers!

Our Provo Fire family is grieving the loss of Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their… Bree Nielson needs your support for Support Lydia After Tragic Loss

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

Annual BEVO training last night. Refresher on the basics of emergency vehicle operations and driving practice.

06/26/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT FIRE SAFETY ALERT: STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS 🚨

​Attention residents and visitors of Uintah County:
​Due to current and forecasted weather conditions and extremely dry vegetation, the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands has issued a Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order for unincorporated state and private areas of Uintah County, effective as of 12:01 a.m. on June 24, 2026.

​As your local fire department, the Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department asks that everyone please take these restrictions seriously to help prevent accidental wildfires in our community.

​What is prohibited?
🚫 No open fires (except in approved, developed campgrounds with pressurized water or permanent fire pits at private residences with pressurized water).
🚫 Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, trailer, building, or paved/cleared areas.
🚫 Use of fireworks, tracer ammunition, or pyrotechnic devices/exploding targets.
🚫 Cutting, welding, or grinding metal in areas with dry vegetation.
🚫 Operating small internal combustion engines (motorcycles, ATVs, chainsaws) without a working spark arrestor.

​Failure to follow these restrictions is a violation of state law and is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

​Please help us keep our community safe and fire-free. Stay vigilant and use caution when enjoying the outdoors.
​
For more information, please refer to the official order from the Department of Natural Resources attached below.

05/31/2026

🚒 Extrication Training 🚒

Several LTFD members spent Saturday sharpening their vehicle rescue skills during UFRA's Extrication Training.

The hands-on training covered scene safety, vehicle stabilization, tool operations, patient access, and victim removal techniques. Training like this helps ensure we're ready when the community calls on us.

A big thank you to UFRA for another excellent class and to Avalon Fire for hosting and inviting us to participate!

Most importantly, thank you to the firefighters who gave up part of their weekend to train and improve their skills. Your dedication to the department and our community is appreciated.

04/23/2026

LTFD Update on Firefighter Injured at East Ute Plaza Fire

On March 17th, during the East Ute Plaza fire, our own Firefighter Kyle was injured in the line of duty. He received treatment at the burn center and has since been released. Kyle is now continuing his recovery at home with support from home health care.

He is in good spirits and making positive progress in his recovery. The entire LTFD family is grateful for the continued support from our community and fellow first responders.

As a reminder, the Co****le Fundraiser benefiting Kyle and his family is happening next weekend. All details and ways to participate or donate are available in the recently shared post.

Thank you for standing with the LTFD and with Kyle during his recovery. We appreciate the outpouring of support and will keep the community updated as appropriate.

04/21/2026

Come lend hand!
We'll use you at any capacity you're able to!
Maybe you don't want to be on the front lines? Come help rehab the rigs. There's plenty of other similar things.

Feel free to reach out!

Does your community rely on volunteer firefighters… and do you even know?

Across the country, volunteers are the ones responding when the call comes in. 🚒❤️ This National Volunteer Week, we’re recognizing the impact they make every day.

If you’ve ever thought about stepping up or your department needs more members, Make Me A Firefighter can help connect you.

Start here: www.makemeafirefighter.org

04/19/2026

🚨 This morning, just after 08:00, our units responded to a fully engulfed structure fire. These calls remind us how quickly things can escalate from a simple daily activity.

One common culprit? BBQ grills. Thousands of home fires start with grills every year—often due to grease buildup, placing them too close to the house, or walking away while they're lit.

BBQ Safety Tips to Prevent Disaster:
- Use grills only outdoors, at least 10 feet from your home, siding, deck rails, eaves, or overhanging branches.
- Keep a 3-foot "safe zone" around the grill—keep kids & pets away.
- Clean your grill after every use to remove grease and fat that can ignite.
- For gas grills: Open the lid before lighting, check hoses/tanks for leaks, and never leave it unattended.
- Have a fire extinguisher or baking soda handy.

But grills aren't the only overlooked hazards in our daily routines:

- Dryer lint — Clean the lint trap every load and vent hose regularly. Clogged vents cause hundreds of fires yearly.
- Unattended cooking on the stove (the #1 cause of home fires)—stay in the kitchen!
- Overloaded outlets/extension cords and dusty electronics or space heaters.
- Lithium-ion batteries (phones, tools) charging on beds or couches—keep them on hard surfaces and don't overcharge.
- Candles or glass vases in windows (sun magnification) and grease buildup in range hoods.

Small habits save homes and lives. Test your smoke alarms monthly, keep a fire extinguisher accessible, and practice "see something, say something" with potential hazards.

Stay safe out there, neighbors. What's one fire safety habit you follow? Share below! 🔥✅

04/09/2026

The outlook for the basin and most of the country is very grim! We ask that everyone be very diligent in fire safety. The vegetation is so dry that a single spark can ignite a fire. Also we need more volunteer fire fighters, in our department, the basin, and nationwide. If you have ever considered it, please reach out to us or your local department.

week of 4/7/26: Drought developed or worsened in large parts of the Southeast (i.e., VA, NC, SC, GA, TN, FL) and West (i.e., OR, CA, NV, MT, WY, CO, NM).

Mixed for the Plains. The Northeast and Midwest improved (but KY worsened).

’s Footprint: 50.1% of the USA
http://drought.gov National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) NOAA NWS Climate Prediction Center National Drought Mitigation Center U.S. Department of Agriculture