Kaysville Fire Chief Paul Erickson recently made a presentation to the City Council to recognize Firefighter Brent Law for 35 years of service with Kaysville City. He said it is uncommon to have someone work for 35 years (in addition to a full-time job with the Federal Government Forest Service). 

Law said in 1988, he had explored working for the Kaysville Police Department. He talked with the Chief and offered to volunteer, ride along, and help with community events. He liked it but his parents were not happy. Law had grown up on a farm in West Kaysville working with animals and was then interested in veterinarian school. After that, he looked to be an EMT and provide medical care (to people instead of animals).

Law received his EMT certification in the spring of 1989 and began work with Kaysville City Fire. He recalls the days of Motorola pagers and old equipment. He said the new vehicles and new station as well as numbers of staffing the shifts have greatly improved. Law said, “he likes to make a difference and is grateful for the opportunity to have provided all these years of service and to have met such great people along the way.” He said he is grateful for the support of the Fire Chief, city staff, elected officials, and for the love and understanding of his wife of 41 years, his five children and 12 grandchildren. 

Law said he is not sure how much longer he will continue to work, but he loves the department and his time spent there. “The city has come a long way under the direction and support of Chief Erickson,” he said, and he is excited to have had this opportunity.