West Desert District Office
Located in the northwestern Utah, the 7.7 million-acre West Desert District is uniquely different from any other part of the state. Much of this area is a part of the Great Basin region, a place of isolated mountain ranges separated by desert playas and wide-sweeping sagebrush flats. With few amenities, the desert provides a place of solitude and an escape from the urban lifestyle. The West Desert District consists of the Salt Lake Field Office and Fillmore Field Office.
Fire Program
“Approximately 86 percent of Utah’s population lives within the West Desert District,” said Michael Gates, BLM West Desert District Manager. “Rapid expansion of our urban areas has increased our wildland urban interface, thereby increasing the potential for wildfire to impact communities. Wildfire prevention should be a top priority for all Utahns to ensure the protection of human lives, property, resources and the landscapes we love in this great state.”
- Fully extinguish campfires and avoid building fires when winds are 15 mph or higher
- Choose a target shooting backstop free of rocks and dry grass – any bullet hitting rocks can create a spark.
- Avoid target shooting in during hot, dry and windy conditions
- Know the laws and regulations per county that prohibit the use of fireworks, paper lanterns, exploding targets, and other incendiary devices. They are prohibited year-round on BLM lands.
- Seasonal Fire Prevention Orders and Fire Restrictions come in effect when conditions warrant such actions. Stay up-to-date on local orders and restrictions.
- Avoid cutting, welding or grinding of metal in areas of dry vegetation
- Check to make sure trailer chains are not dragging and are secure to prevent sparks
- Fully extinguish and properly dispose of cigarettes
- Avoid parking a hot vehicle over dry grass
- Maintain tires, wheels and bearing on trailers to prevent mechanical failure
- Public land visitors are also reminded to be prepared with a shovel, water and fire extinguisher.
- If you start a wildfire or see a wildfire start, please call 9-1-1. Fire officials will respond with the goal of full suppression.
Leadership
Jessica Wade
Cindy Ledbetter
Offices
95 East 500 North
Fillmore, UT 84631
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491 North John Glenn Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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