Utah Fire and Rescue Academy / UFRA

Great free online training available from First Responder Center for Excellence

🚨 Safety Stand Down Week is the perfect time to invest in yourself and your crew. 🚨

Did you know the First Responder Center for Excellence offers FREE online training courses through our Learning Management System?

Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, strengthen your mental wellness, reduce your cancer risk, enhance your leadership skills, or learn more about cardiovascular health, we have resources designed specifically for first responders.

📚 Current courses include:
✅ Stress First Aid (SFA) & SFA Part 2
✅ Finding Hope
✅ Introduction to Well-Being and Self-Care for First Responders
✅ Optimizing Sleep for First Responders
✅ Diabetes in the Fire Service
✅ Fire Recruit 40-Day Fitness Program
✅ Women’s Health in the Fire Service
✅ Cancer Prevention Training
✅ Leadership Development
…and more!

With this year’s Safety Stand Down theme focused on Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life, now is a great opportunity to complete one of our free courses and take another step toward improving your health, wellness, and readiness.

📲 Access our FREE online training here:
https://firstrespondercenter.org/trainings/online-training/

Together we are Stronger 💪

We're halfway through Safety Stand Down 2026, but there's still plenty of time to focus on your health and wellness.

This year's theme, Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life, breaks fitness down into seven key focus areas:

✅ Foundations
✅ Intentional
✅ Technique
✅ Nutrition
✅ Evaluation
✅ Sleep
✅ Strategies for Success

Use these daily topics to strengthen your fitness program, spark conversations in your department, and build habits that support long-term health and performance.

Get started at: www.safetystanddown.org

📅 is here – and this year, the focus is on fire fighter fitness.

Fitness isn't just about performance on the fire ground. It's about protecting your health, your career, and your future.

Explore tools, resources, and practical ideas from the IAFF's Fit to Thrive program ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x3l9R

Grant opportunity...

📢Grant Alert: Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

The next grant application period opens July 9 at 10am ET!

Only 600 applications will be accepted! Once that cap is reached, the portal will close.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/dpNV2hl

Great, FREE online training...

🚨 NEW FREE ONLINE TRAINING AVAILABLE 🚨

During our 2026 Mental Wellness Symposium on June 1, we were proud to announce the release of Stress First Aid (SFA) Part 2, now available for FREE through the First Responder Center for Excellence Learning Management System.

This course teaches you how to recognize stress, listen actively, and communicate with empathy so you can support yourself and your peers through everyday challenges.

Participants will learn how to:
✅ Reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth
✅ Reflect on emotional experiences
✅ Strengthen trust and psychological safety
✅ Set healthy boundaries and maintain confidentiality
✅ Provide meaningful support without overstepping

No matter your role or rank, this course will help you take confident action to positively impact those around you.

Access this course and many other free online trainings today:
https://firstrespondercenter.org/trainings/online-training/

Together we are Stronger 💪

Spanish Fork is hiring captains.

🚒🔥 We're Growing Our Team! 🔥🚒

Spanish Fork Fire & EMS is now accepting applications for 3 Captain positions as we’re adding an engine company!

If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and help serve our community alongside an outstanding team, we want to hear from you!

📅 Applications Open: NOW
⏰ Application Deadline: June 24, 2026
📝 Testing Date: July 7, 2026

Apply and view full job details here:
👉 https://spanishfork.casellehire.com/jobs/316467

Big news! The NIOSH National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer just hit 50,000 enrollments! As a proud NFR Champion, we’re thrilled to celebrate this massive step forward in occupational health. This data helps researchers better understand cancer risks & identify what keeps firefighters safe. Thank you to everyone who stepped up, but our work isn't done. Every new registration ensures all ranks and backgrounds are represented. Help us strengthen the science. Join today: https://nfr.cdc.gov/

The AFG, SAFER, and FP&S grant application periods are open!

These federal funding opportunities can help departments strengthen operations, improve safety, and better serve their communities.

🚒 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
Supports departments with funding for PPE, turnout gear, SCBA, equipment, apparatus, training, and wellness initiatives.

👨‍🚒 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
Helps departments increase or maintain staffing levels and supports volunteer recruitment and retention activities.

🔥 Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S)
Supports fire prevention and education efforts, community risk reduction programs, and firefighter safety research initiatives.

Find more information and learn how to apply here: https://buff.ly/iuu8jax

Need help preparing your application? Check out the NVFC Virtual Classroom for grant-related training and resources: https://buff.ly/cfXtGyB

West Jordan Fire Department is hiring!

We’re hiring! 🚨 The West Jordan Fire Department is looking for full-time Firefighter/Paramedics to join the team.

This position handles advanced medical response alongside standard fire suppression and prevention duties. If you are a certified paramedic looking to join a great department, we’d love to have you apply!

Main Requirements:

• Utah State EMT-Paramedic Certification (plus ACLS, PEPP, and CPR)
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience working with the public
• Valid Utah Driver’s License

Visit www.wjordan.applicantpro.com/jobs for the full job details and to submit your application! 🚑🔥