Each and every year, the Unified Fire Authority hosts "Fire School 101," an all-day event where city leaders, municipal employees, and other community members participate in firefighter training and watch demonstrations.
"I hope you leave today tired, sweaty, maybe a little hungry," said Fire Chief Dominic Burchett. This year, a group of participants from Taylorsville, Herriman, Brighton, and other cities started the day at 6:30 a.m. just like a firefighter would. "When I was a little boy who wanted to be a firefighter, this dream's coming true!" said Jeff Bossard with the city of Brighton.
One of the first big takeaways of the day was realizing the weight of the bunker gear.
"A snowsuit times ten. It's extremely heavy. I was not anticipating the weight," described Anastasia Limantzakis.