State Fire Marshal

The Unified Fire Authority (UFA) is Utah's largest fire agency, employing 695 personnel and serving approximately 473,921 residents across 15 municipalities and unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County. Founded to enhance community safety and emergency response, the UFA undertakes various functions including fire suppression, medical response, and specialized rescue operations. In addition to firefighting, UFA is committed to fire prevention education, emergency preparedness, and community outreach programs. Their mission is to strengthen local communities and protect the lives and property of the residents they serve. Generated from the website

The Community and Economic Development Department works under the government of West Valley City, Utah. It works to improve the development process and neighborhood appearance, support building safety, and emphasize housing design and construction. The department oversees code enforcement, housing and animal services divisions. The Community and Economic Development Department s planning and zoning division encourages home ownership, improves the city's appearance and enforces individual property rights. It issues building and garage permits and offers development applications. The department maintains a planning commission and provides information regarding residential fencing and site plans.