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Dammeron Valley Fire & EMS Training Center offers community BLS/CPR training
The Dammeron Valley Fire & EMS Training Center will be holding a community Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR training course on Tuesday, 20 January from 6PM to 9PM at Station 13. The cost for the class is $75 per person ($45 for Dammeron Valley residents) and includes an American Heart Association certificate/card. Please note that if less than four attendees sign up, we will cancel the course and reschedule. Please register for the course online.

DVFR
Jan 151 min read


Important updated information regarding implementation of UT House Bill 48 for properties in Wildland Urban Interface
Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue (DVFR) and the Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District (DVF-SSD) continue to monitor the status of the implementation of UT House Bill 48 – “Wildland Urban Interface Modifications,” which went into effect 1 January 2026. Additional information has been provided regarding implementation of these updates, and DVFR is sharing this information as a matter of interest to residents along the SR-18 corridor. Please note that HB48 and the associate

DVFR
Jan 102 min read


SR-18 residents attend wildfire preparation meeting at DVFR Station 13 for latest HB 48 updates
The Dammeron Valley Community Fire Council (DVCFC) hosted Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue (DVFR) Fire Marshall and Special Operations Chief John Hennessey to present the final wildfire preparation meeting of 2025. The meeting was attended by approximately 90 residents from multiple SR-18 communities and included new information about the implementation of Utah House Bill 48 (HB 48). HB 48 becomes effective in January 2026 and introduces new rules for communities in High-Risk Wi

DVFR
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Stage 2 fire restrictions reduced to Stage 1 in Southern Utah
Thanks to late monsoonal moisture, Stage 2 fire restrictions in Southern Utah have been reduced to Stage 1 restrictions effective 28...

DVFR
Aug 29, 20251 min read


Stage 2 fire restrictions implemented across the state, including Dammeron Valley
The Utah Department of Natural Resources and Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands have implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions...

DVFR
Aug 1, 20251 min read


Southwest Utah to implement fire restrictions
Effective at 12:01 AM MDT on Sunday 1 June, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for Washington County, Utah. As our region continues...

DVFR
May 31, 20252 min read


Utah Governor Spencer Cox issues Executive Order declaring drought
On 24 April, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed Executive Order 2025-04 declaring a State of Emergency due to drought conditions in 13 Utah...

DVFR
May 3, 20251 min read


Dammeron Valley Fire SSD forms Insurability Committee to help protect homeowners' insurance access
Committee formed in response to regional wildfire-driven insurance disruptions; survey launched to assess local impact DAMMERON VALLEY,...

DVFR
Apr 24, 20252 min read


National Weather Service launches monthly Drought Impact Statements for Washington County
With the introduction of Extreme Drought (D3) to Washington County, the Salt Lake City Forecast Office will be issuing monthly Drought...

DVFR
Feb 15, 20251 min read


Final call for 2024 chipping program!
As a reminder, DVFR will conduct the final chipping day on Friday, 25 October at Station 13. The cooler weather is a great time to spend...

DVFR
Oct 22, 20241 min read


Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue receives update to recently awarded Paramedic-level designation
Dammeron Valley, UT – October 11, 2024 – On October 8, 2024, Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue (DVFR) was awarded a Paramedic Non-Transport...

DVFR
Oct 11, 20243 min read


Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue advances to Paramedic-level Emergency Medical Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dammeron Valley, UT – October 8, 2024 – Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue (DVFR) announces its advancement to...

DVFR
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Stage 1 fire restrictions rescinded for unincorporated Washington County
The State of Utah Department of Natural Resources' Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands has rescinded the Stage 1 fire restrictions...

DVFR
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Stage 1 fire restrictions implemented for Washington County
The Utah Department of Natural Resources and Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands have implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions...

DVFR
Jun 20, 20241 min read


Dammeron Valley earns national recognition for wildfire preparedness
Dammeron Valley was recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as a designated Firewise USA® community thanks to the...

DVFR
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Dammeron Valley Fire & EMS Training Center to provide community Naloxone training and distribution
The Dammeron Valley Fire & EMS Training Center, in cooperation with the Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District (DVF SSD), will...

DVFR
May 11, 20242 min read


Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District launches new website, social media page, and logo
At its monthly meeting on Wednesday, 18 April, the Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District (DVF SSD) launched its new website and...

DVFR
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District schedules public hearing to amend 2023 budgets
The Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District (DVFSSD) has scheduled a public meeting to amend the 2023 Operating and Capital...

DVFR
Oct 24, 20231 min read


DVFR awarded supplemental funding of $82,922 under SAMHSA Rural EMS Training Grant
Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue (DVFR) has been awarded supplemental funding under its recently awarded Substance Abuse and Mental Health...

DVFR
Sep 23, 20232 min read


DVFR awarded second SAMHSA Rural EMS Training Grant for $198,562
Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue (DVFR) has been awarded a second Rural EMS Training Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...

DVFR
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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