The City of Kearns is a member of the Unified Fire Service Area (UFSA) of the State of Utah. As a Special Service Area, the UFSA focuses on providing funding for fire-related services primarily through a property tax mechanism.
How UFSA provides funding
The UFSA functions as a taxing entity rather than an emergency service provider. It uses collected taxes to go directly toward fire costs. The UFSA is a member of the Unified Fire Authority (UFA), which is a governmental entity that provides emergency services for its member entities through an interlocal agreement.
Ownership and benefits for members
Members of the UFA, such as Kearns, act as owners of the authority and benefit from economies of scale without a formal contract between the UFA and its members.
Other communities in the area
Other communities included in the UFSA consist of Midvale City, Copperton, Taylorsville City, Emigration Canyon, Millcreek City, White City, Herriman City, Holladay, Alta, Cottonwood Heights, Magna City, Eagle Mountain City, Town of Brighton, and unincorporated Salt Lake County.
Emergency and non-emergency contact info
For fire emergencies, individuals should call 9-1-1. Non-emergency inquiries can be directed to (801) 743-7200.
