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UFA reports rising call volume, highlights wildfire-prevention work in Riverton
Summary
Unified Fire Authority Chief Marshall Watkins told the council that Riverton saw an increase in incidents in early 2025, outlined response-time percentiles, station upgrades and a Sept. 18 fuels crew assignment under a CWPP grant.
Unified Fire Authority Chief Marshall Watkins presented operational data to the Riverton City Council and said the agency has seen a modest rise in call volume this year, with a continued emphasis on EMS responses and wildfire preparedness. He described station upgrades at Station 121 and noted a fuels crew will be dedicated to Riverton on Sept. 18 under a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) grant.
"Mayor and council and public, I'd just like to take this moment and say thanks for letting me serve your city," Chief Watkins said, opening his report. He reviewed quarterly incident counts and unit-response breakdowns, told the council the 50th-percentile response time is about "5 minutes 26 seconds," and said the 90th-percentile threshold is under "7 minute 33 2nd mark." He also described a UFA pilot of a low-acuity response vehicle being tested in higher-density areas and encouraged council questions on data or operations.
Why it matters: faster, well-resourced response and pre-positioned fuels mitigation reduce community risk from both medical emergencies and wildfire. Watkins' data will inform capital and operational planning as the city works with UFA on station capabilities and wildfire mitigation scheduling.
