Garage Fire

On March 26, 2013 we were paged to an brush fire at 96 North State road in Genola.  Genola Assistant Chief 172 noticed while passing that it was a garage and fire was already venting though the roof. A page was sent out to Goshen and Santaquin for help, Genola Engine 171 arrived on scene and found the nearest fire hydrant too far away for our 1,500 feet of hose. A page was sent out for a water tender to bring us water to fight this structure fire. Santaquin Truck 141 arrived on scene with more manpower and it was determined the best way to get water to this fire was to pull hose by hand though the field to the hydrant. With the combination of a water tender and the hydrant the fire was knocked down quickly.   

This is what we found as we arrived on scene. There was a large fuel load of used tires stored in the garage along with gasoline in a vehicle that started the fire.

After the fire was knocked down.

 

 

Hose line though the neighbors field to the nearest hydrant.

 

 

Office space on the side of the garage was saved and only suffered minor water damage.

Open Burning Information...

Department of Air Quality (DAQ) has set up a website and are asking people living in Residential areas to register online to obtain a burn application. This will have to be done prior to obtaining a burn permit from us. Every fire department will be doing this throughout the state, as per the new law R307-202-7 that went into effect on March 1, 2013

This effects only Residential burning only, Agricultural permits that were issued by Genola Fire Department are still valid to use. If you live in a non Greenbelt home 2.5 acres and smaller you will need to go online and obtain a burn application before you come to the fire station. 

We understand there will be a three (3) day turn around period to receive it back so please plan ahead as we cannot issue one without it.

After March 30th you can use this open burning link to start the process.


 

 

Chimney Fire

On February 27, 2013 we responded to a chimney fire in Genola. We were able to extinguish it without problems and no major damage was caused by the fire to the home.

 

Call stats for 2012 for the Genola Volunteer Fire Department

Brush Fires:                10
Structural Fires:           5
Fire/CO Alarm:            1
Fire Investigation:        7
Vehicle Fire:                 2
Accidents:                    7
Medical:                      30

Total Calls for 2012:  62

Cold Weather House Fire

On January 4th we were paged out to a structure fire at a home in Genola. The fire call started at 3:00am and was minus 5 to minus 10 degrees during the call. Santaquin and Goshen responded to give us a hand on this difficult fire. A search was made along with a interior attack, no one was found inside the home. Structural compromise from fire made interior extinguishment dangerous and firefighters were pulled from the house, which then moved to a defencive mode. The cold temperatures made firefighting hazardous with icing of equipment and roads. It took a total of 6.5 hours to get it under control.

Firefighter Cowan

J. Cowan joined the Genola Volunteer Fire Department on September 21, 2010. Firefighter Cowan is always willing to learn exactly why and how we do things in fighting fires. Since joining he has been a great asset to the department. 
Firefighter Cowan worked hard and finished his training earlier this year by completing the Firefighter I & II program. On December 22, 2012 the department presented him with a coat to show our appreciation for his hours of training.

Capt. Van Moos

Capt. Van Moos joined the Genola Volunteer Fire Department on January 4, 2011, at that time he was already well on his way to a career in the fire service.  Having completed his Basic EMT in 2009, and Firefighter I and II in 2010, and in 2012 he finished the Paramedic program at UFRA.  Having moved up though the ranks since joining the department by working hard and always willing to break down any doors that needed to be opened! He is currently serving as Capt. over training, and those attending his classes always learn something new. On December 22, 2012 he was given a coat with his name on it to thank him for his hours of service to the residents of Genola.