About Us

The Tooele Volunteer Fire Department is a 501(3)(c) association, committed to providing emergency and non-emergency services to protect the lives, property, and environment of our community.

We are dedicated to being the best community-focused volunteer fire department, working as a team to ensure a safe and secure environment for all those entrusted to our care. 

Dow James Memorial

On August 26, 1975 a wildfire broke out near Stockton, about five miles south of Tooele. At the time the procedure was to have the Sheriff’s Department respond to join suppression efforts. Lauren Dow, a member of the Tooele City Volunteer Fire Department, and off-duty deputy sheriff, headed out in a brush truck with Dan James, a Tooele City Animal Control Officer. Both James and Dow lost their lives when a sudden updraft blew fire towards them. Although their lives ended while fighting the fire, their memories will always remain alive in the hearts of all those who knew and loved them. Lauren E. Dow and Daniel A. James made the supreme sacrifice for the citizens of Tooele County.

The Dow James Memorial Park (438 W. 400 N., Tooele, UT) was named after these two men.  Join Tooele City and The Tooele Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) Association in honoring Laruen Dow and Daniel James by donating to the beautiful new permanent monument made of granite that will be placed at the Dow James Memorial Park.

Donations for the “Dow James Memorial” can be made through the following methods:

• In person – Tooele City Hall, 90 North Main Street, Tooele, Utah 84074;
• Telephone – Tooele City Finance Department at 435-843-2450;
• Check  – mailed to Tooele City Corporation at P.O. Box 89, Tooele, Utah 84074; or
• Tooele Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) Association Venmo account @TVFD-Association – In Venmo, please include the donation description of “Dow James Memorial” 

To learn more about Lauren Dow, Daniel James, and the monument please visit: tooelecity.org/dow-james-memorial/.

Thank you!