Kaysville Fire Department

Sunday, May 20, 2012:

This morning Kaysville Fire crews were paged on a traffic accident on south-bound I-15 involving a Highway Patrol Trooper.  It is believed that a male driver fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle and rear-ended a parked Highway Patrol car.  Ambulance 61, Ambulance 62 and Heavy Rescue 61 responded.  The Trooper was transported ALS to an area hospital.  The driver and passenger of the other vehicle were evaluated on scene but denied transport.  All units went available around 09:30 hours.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012:

This evening at 20:00 hours Kaysville Fire crews were paged as automatic-aid to Farmington for a brush fire on the Lagoon trail.  Upon arrival crews found numerous spot fires that had spread along the trail in the brush and ground growth.  Crews responding on this call were Farmington Brush 71, Brush 711, Tender 71, Battalion Chief 71 and Fire 701, Kaysville Brush 61, Ambulance 61 and Fire 601, and South Davis Metro Brush 81 and Brush 83.  Crews worked on containing the fires to the trail.  All units were released around 21:30 hours.

Friday, May 4, 2012:

This afternoon at 16:30 hours Kaysville Fire crews were paged on a residential structure fire with flames showing in a bedroom.  Upon arrival smoke was showing from the Alpha-Delta corner of the home.  Engine 61 crew made an interior attack with a back-up line from Layton Engine 53.  Interior crews found a room and contents fire and were able to get a quick knock down on the fire.  It was determined that the fire was started by faulty wiring.  Ambulance 61, Truck 61 and Fire 603 also responded from Kaysville with mutual-aid from Layton Ambulance 53 and Battalion Chief 51.  All units were available at 18:00 hours.  Thanks to Layton Fire for their assistance.

Saturday, April 28, 2012:

This evening around 17:00 hours Kaysville Fire crews were paged on a residential structure fire.  Upon arrival crews found the fire to be out with kitchen cabinets still smoldering.  The homeowner was cooking on the stovetop when a fire started, spreading to the cabinets and the kitchen walls.  Engine 61, Heavy Rescue 61, Ambulance 61 and Fire 603 responded.  Engine 53 from Layton and Engine 71 from Farmington were en eroute as automatic-aid but were cancelled by command.  The homeowner was treated for smoke inhalation on scene.  Crews checked the cabinets and walls with a Thermal Imager and provided postive pressure ventilation to the home.  All units went available around 18:00 hours.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012:

This morning at 09:00 hours Kaysville Fire crews were paged on a vehicle fire north-bound I-15 at Burton Lane.  Engine 61 and Fire 601 intially responded and found a single vehicle on fire with the engine compartment and cab fully involved.  Workers stated that they heard a popping sound as they were travelling down the interstate and noticed smoke coming from the vehicle.  The workers quickly pulled over and found the vehicle on fire.  Engine 61 performed a fast attack, knocking down the fire quickly.  Engine 62 also responded for additional man power.