Uintah Fire District

08/10/2026

If you live in Uintah county and received an alert today on your phone disregard. See statement below.

06/30/2026

The Uintah Fire District has worked with each municipality in creating firework designated areas. To find the maps visit each of the following websites or pages:
https://vernal.gov/
https://naplescityut.gov/
https://www.ballardcityut.gov/
If you live outside city limits in the county in areas like Jensen, Davis, Maeser, Dry Fork, Lapoint, Tridell, Ft Duchesne, and Randlett all these areas have a ban on fireworks. We encourage everyone to be informed as you celebrate the fourth of July weekend. If you go camping find out before if campfires are allowed. Visit Uintah County website to find out more information on stage 2 fire restrictions in Uintah County.
https://www.uintah.gov/
If the Fire Department responds you will be billed for cost recovery.
Thank You.

06/26/2026

The Uintah Fire District is working closely with Vernal City, Naples City, and Ballard City regarding the Governors executive order issued yesterday. We hope to have an answer soon on whether fireworks will be allowed to be discharged during the fourth of July holiday.

06/26/2026

Uintah County has entered Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. This restriction does not apply to Vernal City, Naples City, or Ballard City.

06/25/2026

Uintah County entered stage 1 fire restriction yesterday. This restriction applies only to unincorporated private property and state within the County. Individuals who live in Vernal City, Ballard City, and Naples City are not affected by the restriction. Contact our office for any questions or clarification. 435-781-6755.

04/17/2026

With the snow and improving conditions, the Uintah Fire District has decided to rescind the open burning restrictions. You still need to follow the rules laid out on our website. Remember to call Dispatch before you burn. Burn permits will still be required.

04/02/2026

Last night at an emergency board meeting, the Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District passed a Fire Restriction Order.
There will be no Spring Open Burning Window from April through May 2026. Even though it has been raining, the forecasted weather conditions and an extremely dry winter have necessitated these restrictions. If you have questions, you can call our office at 435-781-6755.

03/26/2026

Yesterday at LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) meeting, Koda Resources presented the Uintah Fire District with two new Zoll AED's with battery and pads. That will help our departments out a lot. Thanks Koda Resources.

03/25/2026

Uintah County Burn Requirements
Where do you live?
See County and City Requirements Below
Uintah County Requirements – Winter/Spring – no permit is required
Summer/Fall – a permit is required
The clearing index should be at least 500’
Call dispatch at 435-789-4222 before your burn.
Vernal City, Naples City and Ballard City Requirements – Spring – permit required
Summer – no burning
Fall – permit required
Winter – no burning
Call dispatch at 434-789-4222 to report burning and permit number. Go to Uintahfire.com or call our office to get a burn permit. Clearing index must be at least 500’.
Refuse piles larger than 4’ x 5’ or 3’ in height must be inspected first.
See burn instructions on our website and numbers to call.
No trash, rubbish, tires, commercial lumber or oil is to be burned.
You are responsible for any costs incurred if the fire department is called to your property to control a fire that has not been reported to dispatch or has gotten out of control. Please consider the dry conditions in our area before you decide to burn.

If you do not follow the rules, you may be cited by law enforcement for reckless burning.

Mission Statement The mission of the Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District is to provide for suppression of fire and emergency response to natural and man made disasters within Uintah County.

03/25/2026

Because of dry conditions in the Uintah Basin, we need to be careful about any burning, welding, grinding, or shooting. Please go to our website uintahfire.com to see requirements for burning. We have had 3 fires within the last 16 hours. All could have been prevented.

Mission Statement The mission of the Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District is to provide for suppression of fire and emergency response to natural and man made disasters within Uintah County.