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Chipper Days 2026

By Town Web | SK · Originally published August 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Town of Alta and Unified Fire Authority (UFA) will offer "Chipper Days" on September 16 & 17, 2026...

Key takeaways

  • The event is scheduled for September 16 and 17, 2026, though dates may change based on fire activity and crew demand.
  • Property owners must fill out a form to indicate intent to participate.
  • Fuels must be collected, stacked, and ready by 7 AM on September 16.
  • Questions can be directed to Tyrell Osterud at tosterud@unifiedfireut.gov.

Chipper Days 2026

The Town of Alta and Unified Fire Authority (UFA) will offer "Chipper Days" on September 16 & 17, 2026, when the UFA Wildland Fuels Crew will be in Alta to help residential property owners mitigate hazardous wildland fire fuels on their properties. Please note: These dates may be adjusted depending on fire activity and demand on wildland fire crews.

Please fill out this form to demonstrate your intent to participate so crews know which properties to visit.

Please follow these guidelines for collecting and stacking fuels on your property and have them ready by 7 AM on September 16.

If you have any additional questions about the program, please contact Tyrell Osterud at tosterud@unifiedfireut.gov.

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