The South Summit Fire Protection District provides emergency services to several communities, including Kamas, Francis, Marion, Oakley, Peoa, Woodland, and the unincorporated areas. According to an undated website for the district, the department specializes in responding to incidents involving HazMat, Heavy Rescue, and Wildland Teams. The district's headquarters and main station are located at 102 Thorn Creek Drive in Kamas, Utah.
Regarding its operational scale, an undated source from USFireDept.com lists the organization as a volunteer organization. This source identifies the personnel breakdown as having 30 volunteers and zero career staff or paid per call personnel. However, the South Summit Fire Protection District's own undated website states the district has 25+ dedicated professionals. The district's undated website also notes that the department handles between 300 and 400 annual emergency calls and operates three fire stations.
Governance of the district is handled by a board of commissioners. According to the district's undated website, these commissioners are directly appointed by the community they represent, which provides the community with local control. The Fire Chief and Assistant Chief work under the direction of this board of commissioners and oversee all day-to-day operations for the district.
For residents in Kamas, emergency assistance can be reached by dialing 9-1-1. The district's mailing address is PO Box 1030, Kamas, Utah, 84036. While the district provides various emergency medical services and fire protection, its mission, according to its undated website, is "to promptly and professionally serve the needs of our community with pride, dedication, and excellence never failing to deliver quality emergency life safety service with the highest level of integrity, commitment, teamwork, and community engagement."
Geographically, Kamas is located in southwestern Summit County, Utah. According to an undated USFireDept.com data product, the population of Kamas was 2,092 at the 2020 census. The area is situated approximately 42 miles east of downtown Salt Lake City. The undated USFireDept.com data also notes that the main industries for the town are lumber and cattle ranching.
Individuals interested in joining the service can find information regarding various roles. According to an undated USFireDept.com page, the department offers career overview information for roles such as Fire Chief, Paramedic, EMT, Inspector, Investigator, 911 Dispatch, Wildland, and Fire Marshal. The site also provides a volunteer guide for those seeking to serve the community as a volunteer firefighter.
What this means for Kamas
For Kamas residents, the South Summit Fire Protection District serves as a primary provider of emergency medical and fire response services. Managed by a board of commissioners appointed by the community, the district maintains local control over its day-to-day operations, which are overseen by a Fire Chief and an Assistant Chief.
