Big Water Fire and Rescue

11/09/2021

We had a record day at the firehouse today. We conducted 48 rapid covid tests. We are so happy to be able to provide this service to our community! Stay safe. Covid is out there.

10/12/2021

Do you have a vehicle you want rid of? Do you have a title for it? Can it be towed?

Big Water Fire and Rescue needs six vehicles for extrication training.

Call 435 675 5837 during business hours.

10/05/2021

Special Service District Update

Let me clarify a misunderstanding. It takes 10 percent of the registered voters to approve the process to start a district. Then there will be public hearings and then an election. So 10 percent cannot dictate to everyone. If the district is created people could opt out but would forfeit any bemifit the district would offer

10/05/2021

With the current covid 19 transmission level being extremely high in our area I thought I would share this information recently given to National Park Employees. If you are vaccine hesitant there are good links here that many help you decide.

This is my personal favorite because it addresses how to understand the emotions you may be experiencing over the decision to get vaccinated. https://mhanational.org/dealing-covid-19-vaccine-anxiety


https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/your-vaccination.html This is the facts and information behind lots of questions that employees may have regarding which vaccine to get, possible side effect, myths and facts and much more.


https://getvaccineanswers.org/ brought to you by the AD Council. Talks about topics from questions people may have, what proves the vaccines are safe, what to expect after getting vaccinated and what to know about vaccines for kids.


https://www.paho.org/en/covid-19-vaccines/frequently-asked-questions-covid-19-vaccines this is a website co-sponsored by the WHO. Specifically addresses some questions about the delta variant and how vaccines become authorized for use.




https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/covid-19-vaccines-patients-frequently-asked-questions This is the AMA bringing you frequently asked questions from patients and the answers they support


https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid19-vaccine-hesitancy-12-things-you-need-to-know


https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-vaccine/art-20484859 This one in particular addresses some concerns people may have about the connection between J&J and Guillain-Barre syndrome along with blood clotting information.


https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/underlying-conditions.html This one can be found by following links on that first one I gave you from the CDC but posting this front and center might immediately hit some folks that just want this page


https://yalehealth.yale.edu/yale-covid-19-vaccine-program/information-special-populations-and-covid-19-vaccine Really easily presented information here about allergies and what that means for which shot you should get


https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/ Supported information from the VA and resources for our Veterans

While waiting for more evidence on the vaccine and guidance from government officials, it’s important to manage your stress and anxiety.

09/13/2021

FREE Covid testing today and everyday at Big Water Firehouse.
No appointment necessary.
If you have questions or would like to phone ahead dial 4356755837

09/10/2021

Just a reminder, FREE rapid covid testing is available from 8 to 5 utah time every day at the fire station in Big Water. Now appointment necessary. If youbwould like to call ahead dial 435 675 5837

09/06/2021

Big Water Fire and Rescue is pleased to announce that we are now providing rapid covid testing beginning wed Sept. 8th at our station in Big Water Utah seven days a week between. 9am and 4 ppm. We are using the Abbott BinaxNOW Covid-19 Ag card test. Results will be available within 20 minutes of testing. Those wanting a test will stay in their vehicles during the testing process. Please bring and wear a mask for testing. If you do not have a mask we will provide one. If you would like to call ahead dial 435 675-5837.

09/01/2021

The ban on burning has been rescinded. You
may now obtain a burn permits at the fire house. This must be done in person and cannot be done over the phone or internet. It is illegal to burn without a permit within the city limits. Please be careful with fire. County residents must contact kane county for burn permits.

08/26/2021

We had a great discussion about establishing fire protection in the unincorporated areas of eastern Kane County last night. We needed volunteers from each community to help is pursue the establishment of a fire district. If you are interested in helping please contact me at the fire station or private message me. It was a very postive response last night and we need to move forward. Thanks to all that attended.

08/25/2021

CDC: Masks should be worn in all but one Utah county
ABC 4 - 9 hours ago

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Nearly every county in Utah is marked as having a high level of community transmission of COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Utah’s 28 counties falling in the high or substantial transmission category is an increase over last week.

In July, the CDC issued new masking guidelines for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, in response to the Delta variant spreading rapidly. Within the guidelines, the CDC encourages anyone living in areas of “substantial and high” virus transmission to wear a mask inside.

According to the CDC’s COVID Data Tracker, the vast majority of counties across the U.S. are seeing substantial or high COVID-19 transmission. States from Iowa south to Louisiana, east to South Carolina, and north to Pennsylvania are almost entirely red – ‘high’ COVID-19 transmission – with a few orange counties – ‘substantial’ transmission. The same goes for states across the west, with Nebraska being the only exception.

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the COVID Data Tracker. On the left, is the map for the week of Sunday, Aug. 8 through Saturday, Aug. 14. On the right, the map for the week of Monday, August 2021 through Sunday, August 22.

Utah is among the states who are vastly red or orange.

Of Utah’s 29 counties, just two are not in the ‘high’ categories – Rich and Morgan. In the previous week, Rich county was in the substantial category, identified with the color orange, where it remains this week. Emery County has moved from moderate to high while Daggett moved from low to high. Morgan has moved from high to substantial.

Based on the latest CDC guidance, this means everyone, vaccinated or not, should be wearing a mask when indoors in all but one county. Below is a side-by-side comparison of Utah’s COVID-19 transmission rates, courtesy of the CDC. On the left, Utah’s transmission rate for Aug. 15, and on the right, the map as of Aug. 24.

As of Aug. 24, 59.8% of Utahns 12-years-old and older are fully vaccinated against the virus. The vaccine is not currently available for kids 11 and under. For more on COVID-19 in Utah, click here.

07/30/2021

Flash floods are not joke. Do not take chances do not enter flooded washes. Know the weather forecast around you. Plan your trips safely.

07/20/2021

https://www.lakepowelllife.com/big-water-fire-and-rescue-responds-to-paria-fire/

PRESS RELEASE BIG WATER FIRE AND RESCUE For immediate release 07/19/2021 At 1241 PM MDT on Sunday the 18th of July Big Water Fire and Rescue w