The Weber Fire District provides fire operations, emergency and non-emergency medical services, technical rescue teams, and hazardous materials teams to a service area covering approximately 515 square miles, according to the district's candidacy information. This service area includes the unincorporated areas of Weber County and seven specific cities. Farr West City is one of the municipalities that provides an appointed member to the district's governing body.
Governance of the district is managed by the Board of Trustees. According to the district's candidacy information, the board structure is composed of four elected members representing the unincorporated areas of Weber County and six appointed members from municipal areas. These appointed cities include Farr West City, Hooper City, Huntsville Town, Marriott-Slaterville City, Ogden Valley City, West Haven City, and Uintah City. Board members serve four-year terms that begin at noon on January 1 following an election or appointment, and there is no limit to the number of terms a member may serve. To serve on the board, individuals must be registered voters in the area where they reside and live within the boundaries of the district.
The board is responsible for making policy decisions, approving budgets and major expenditures, and helping to guide the district's direction and priorities. The district's mission is to "Care, Prepare, Respond," according to the district's candidacy information. While the board provides oversight, the district is led by a Fire Chief and supported by deputy chiefs, division chiefs, fire marshals, and professional or administrative staff.
Board meetings are held monthly, typically on the second Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Weber Fire District Administrative Offices, located at Station 61, 2023 West 1300 North in Farr West, Utah. These meetings generally last about two hours, and the district notes that everyone is welcome to attend. Board members receive compensation for regularly scheduled meetings at a rate approved by the board.
Currently, the district operates six full-time fire stations. Station 61 is located in Farr West at 2023 W 1300 N. Other locations include Station 62 in Eden, Station 63 in West Haven, Station 64 and Station 264 in Uintah, Station 65 in Huntsville, and Station 66 in the Taylor/West Weber area.
According to a district notice of a proposed tax increase, the district is currently proposing to increase property tax revenue to support ongoing services and growth. The purpose of this funding increase includes the addition of one new fire station in West Haven, the replacement of Station 63 with a new location in Hooper, and the addition of a training tower and training facility with supporting offices in Farr West. If the proposal is approved, the district expects to receive an additional $2,956,000 in property tax revenue per year. This would represent a 23.58% increase over the previous year's budgeted property tax revenue, excluding new growth. A public hearing regarding this proposal is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Station 61 Training Room.
What this means for Farr West
Farr West residents are represented on the Weber Fire District Board of Trustees by an appointed member. Residents can attend monthly board meetings at Station 61 to engage with local governance. Additionally, the community can participate in a public hearing in November 2025 to share input regarding a proposed tax increase intended to fund new training facilities and stations.
