I70 wildfire grew to 1,800 acres, highlighting summer fire concerns
“The firefighters on the ground and in the area did a phenomenal job catching the wind-driven incident.”
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Preparing for emergencies: Kids in fifth to seventh grade can learn the basics at Jr. Emergency Services Academy
“We wanted to figure out how we could give back to and hopefully benefit kids in the community.”
Moab mourns volunteer firefighter, Mathew Niesen
Niesen passed away unexpectedly
Bill Zanotti honored for 30 years of service to the Moab Valley Fire Department
Zanotti joined the volunteer fire department in 1992.
Moab Valley Fire awards local fireman, officer of the year
Honors go to Carter Lloyd and Diego Olmedo
Recovering from fire: USU holds workshop on Pack Creek Fire recovery efforts
In spite of Tuesday’s dreary weather, about 45 people attended an open workshop hosted on Oct. 26 by the Utah State University Moab Extension to talk about recovery efforts for the area burned…
Intense and complex: A firefighter’s view of day one of the Pack Creek Fire
When firefighter Jason Kirks arrived at the Pack Creek Fire last Wednesday afternoon, the blaze had just begun but was already gaining intensity and complexity. An evacuation order for the Pack Creek subdivision…
Fire danger high: Open burning prohibited in city, county
In the late afternoon of May 30, law enforcement officers responded to a call about a fire on Bartlett Circle in Moab. An officer from the Moab City Police Department and another from…
Fatal collision, crash after police pursuit on Main Street
Local emergency services were praised for their quick and expert response after two violent automobile crashes took place on Aug. 21 and Aug. 22. The incidents both took place on Moab’s Main Street,…
Fire department cheers results of yard waste disposal event
The Moab Valley Fire Department announced the results of the free yard waste disposal event that took place on Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28. The Solid Waste Special Service District and…