Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department

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

04/07/2026

We know how this feels! If you want to give back to your community there are numerous different roles to fill at your local department!

Utah has 29 counties, and only 10 have a fire department that's all or mostly professional. If you live or regularly visit the other 19, you are relying on volunteers for every call, and who do it out of a sense of commitment to their communities.

Read more at the link below.

04/02/2026

Lapoint Tridell Fire Department - Uintah Fire District
Uintah County, Utah
April 2, 2026

Fire Restriction Order – Resolution #2026-05

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, record-dry vegetation, and extreme fire danger throughout Uintah County, the Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District has issued Fire Restriction Order #2026-05.

Effective immediately (12:01 a.m., April 2, 2026), the following is prohibited until May 31, 2026 or until rescinded:
No open burning (spring burn window) during the months of April 2, 2026 through May 31, 2026.

Exception: Open burning is allowed only within established facilities in improved campgrounds or day-use areas on public lands, or in permanently constructed fire pits at permanent private dwellings served by pressurized running water.

Area affected: All unincorporated private lands within Uintah County and the incorporated city limits of Vernal City, Naples City, and Ballard City.

Exemptions:
Persons with a valid permit or waiver issued by the District.
On-duty firefighters in the performance of official duties.

A waiver does not relieve the permittee of liability if a fire occurs.

Any violation of this order is a violation of Utah Code 76-6-10 (Reckless Burning) and will be enforced by county and city law enforcement.

The signed Fire Restriction Order is attached for your reference.

For permits, waivers, or additional information, please contact Uintah Fire Suppression S.S.D. at (435) 781-6755.

Thank you for your cooperation in protecting our community from wildfire.

04/01/2026

Even firefighters follow these rules in their own homes. 🚨

We see the aftermath of house fires every year, so when HGTV asked career firefighters and the NFPA what they would never do at home, we paid attention. Here are the 6 things they avoid — and what they do instead:

✅ Never ignore or disable smoke/CO alarms

✅ Never walk away from a stove or grill

✅ Never crowd space heaters or use the oven to heat a room

✅ Never leave chargers plugged in 24/7

✅ Never block hallways, doors, or windows with clutter

✅ Never skip practicing your family fire escape plan

These small habits can make the difference between a close call and a tragedy. Home fires still happen — but most are preventable.

Take 5 minutes today and check your detectors, clear a path, and review your exit plan with your family.

👉 Full list with pictures here: https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/clean-and-organize/things-firefighters-would-never-do-in-their-homes-pictures

Tag someone who needs this reminder!

Is your home as safe as it could be? What these firefighters have seen on the job might have you double-checking.

03/26/2026

We can’t relate to this post enough. Especially now, we have had so many calls and we will ALWAYS do everything in our power to protect our area! But we always need help, we know it’s a scary time but please reach out if you have any desire to volunteer at any capacity.

We’re running out of people.

This isn’t a problem unique to one town or one firehouse. It’s happening everywhere.

Across our communities, the number of people willing and able to volunteer is shrinking. At the same time, the calls are not slowing down. If anything, they’re increasing. More emergencies. More need. Fewer people stepping forward to meet it.

Inside the firehouse, that reality is already here, and being felt in real ways.

The same names keep showing up. The same group of people answering calls again and again. The list isn’t getting longer. The workload isn’t getting lighter. The workforce isn't getting younger. We’re relying on neighboring departments to fill the gaps, and they’re relying on us to help them more than ever.

This isn’t about the future anymore. This is happening right now.

I won’t sugarcoat it. Joining a volunteer fire department isn't easy, and it takes time. The initial training is demanding. It will interrupt your routine. There will be nights when it’s inconvenient, when it would be easier to stay home, when you question whether you can keep up.

That part is real. But it’s also temporary.

What’s on the other side of that effort is something most people will never experience. You learn how to stay calm when others can’t. You learn how to step into situations people naturally avoid and actually be useful. You gain real skills you use on calls, at home, and in everyday life. And you become part of a group that shows up for their neighbors when they need it most.

It’s rewarding. It’s satisfying. And it makes a difference in your life, and in your community. It changes how you see yourself.

This isn’t about being a certain type of person. It’s not about being the strongest or the fastest. It’s not about having experience or knowing exactly what to do on day one. There are roles for all kinds of people; on the fireground, in EMS, and behind the scenes.

What matters is the willingness to step forward and learn. Men and women. Young adults. Parents. People with full-time jobs and other commitments. People who have thought about it before but never took the first step. You don’t need to be ready for the worst right now. You just need to be willing to start.

Because here’s the truth: The calls will keep coming. They always do. It might be your house. It might be your neighbor. The only question is who will be there to answer them. Will it be you?

If this made you stop for even a second, don’t overthink it. Stop by your local firehouse. Message them. Talk to someone. Sit in on a drill. Ask questions. No pressure. No commitment. Just come see what it’s really about.

Because the hardest part isn’t the training. It’s walking through the door for the first time.

- Captain Cummings

03/26/2026

According to Utah Fire Info. Uintah County is leading the state in wildfires. Not a category we want to be first in. The vast majority of these recent fire have been HUMAN caused. Only one is still under investigation. We are very HOT and extremely DRY especially for this time of year, with no forecasted moisture in sight. We also have never seen fire behavior like this in March before. Please rethink any firing plans. For information on burn permits please visit uintahfire.com.

03/25/2026

Recent Fire Activity Update

Uintah County, UT – March 25, 2026

Over the past 24 hours, LaPoint-Tridell crews assisted Avalon Fire with two separate incidents.

Last night at approximately 11:20 p.m., we responded to the Pelican Lake Fire — an approximately 1-acre fire caused by an unattended campfire.

This morning at 9:39 a.m., we assisted again with a water truck fire near the Randlett Compressor Station.

Thankfully, there were no injuries in either incident, and both fires were kept small thanks to a rapid response.

With our extremely dry start to the year, fire danger is already high across the Uintah Basin.
We strongly urge everyone to be fire wise and aware:
-Never leave a campfire unattended
-All controlled burns must be called in to dispatch before burning
-Maintain good defensible space around your property
-Stay vigilant and report any smoke or fire immediately

We appreciate the cooperation of the public and all partnering agencies.

Thank you for the continued support — stay safe and fire-smart out there.