Fire Department
2026 Firework Restriction Information
Fire Restrictions Expanded Across Utah as Stage 2 Takes Effect in Additional AreasUTAH — Due to extreme fire danger, persistent hot and dry weather, and an increase in statewide fire activity, interagency fire officials are implementing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning June 26, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. These restrictions apply to all state and unincorporated private lands in Utah, as well as multiple federal jurisdictions.
What is PROHIBITED in Stage 2:
● Open Fires: Building, maintaining, attending, or using any fire, campfire, or stove fire. This includes charcoal grills, coal/wood stoves, and tent stoves—even in developed fire rings at campgrounds and at homes on unincorporated state lands.
● Smoking: Prohibited in nature. (Allowed only inside enclosed vehicles/trailers/buildings, at developed recreation sites, or while stopped in an area paved or cleared of flammable vegetation).
● Fireworks & Targets: Discharging or using fireworks, tracer ammunition, exploding targets, or other pyrotechnic devices.
● Spark-Emitting Tools: Cutting, welding, or grinding metal in areas with dry vegetation.
● Off-Road/Equipment: Operating motorcycles, chainsaws, ATVs, or other small internal combustion engines without an approved and functional spark arrestor.
What is ALLOWED in Stage 2:
Note: A pressurized water system must be in place on unincorporated state and private lands, including campgrounds.
● Pressurized Fuel Devices: Devices using pellets, pressurized liquid, or gas (stoves, grills, or lanterns) that include shutoff valves when used in an area at least three feet or more from flammable material such as grasses or pine needles.
● Permitted Activities: Actions conducted under a valid permit or waiver issued by the official land agency at designated locations.
● Official Duties: Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting service in the performance of an official duty.
Welcome to the Tooele City Volunteer Fire Department's webpages.
We are a volunteer organization that respects the dignity of people and strives to provide the very best fire and rescue services in our community.
Our 55 active firefighters and over 100 senior status firefighters are committed to providing the most efficient services possible. We believe in being accessible and involved in our community.
There are over 1 million firefighters in the United States, of which approximately 750,000 are volunteers.
We are: Vision Oriented, Mission Directed, and Value Driven
The Tooele City Fire Department received the Company Recognition Award for 2023 from the Utah State Firefighter Association for their efforts and professionalism that were exhibited on November 3, 2023, during the runaway semi-truck incident that happened in our City. We are so grateful to everyone who responded so quickly to help during this tragic accident.
Watch the Fire Department receive their recognition at the Tooele City Council Business Meeting on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/DjBbyo1QDl4?t=59.