Welcome to the
Our Purpose
Those who knew Amy will remember the passion she had for learning and education. It is because of this passion, and in an effort to create a timeless memorial of Amy, that this fund was created.
Amy’s Story
In 1989, Amy broke through the 112-year-old tradition of males only in the Ogden City Fire Department. In May 1997, her skills as a firefighter were rewarded when she earned the rank of Fire Captain and became the first female to hold that position.
In addition to being a trailblazer as a firefighter, Amy loved to train people. She was an Emergency Medical Technician instructor and a Community Emergency Response Team instructor. She was a member of the Fire Department Urban Search and Rescue Team and received numerous professional and civic awards.
Sadly, Amy’s life was cut short when, returning home from her shift at the department, her pickup truck was crushed by a falling tree, resulting in her death
Above all else, Amy was proud to be a firefighter.
Please make donations payable to:
EDWARD JONES
(On the memo or note line of the check, write “Amy Armstrong Foundation”)
Mail checks to:
Edward Jones
2685 N 1000 W
Pleasant View, UT 84414
The Amy Armstrong Foundation Fund
The purpose of the Amy Armstrong Foundation is to establish an everlasting memory in honor of Amy. We will do this through the efforts of many who sought donations and gifts to create an endowment fund. This fund is intended to provide financial assistance to the cause of improving and enhancing the development of the firefighters within the Ogden City Fire Department and dispatchers in the Weber 911 Center.
Meet the Board
TARGEE WILLIAMS
Chairman of the Board
Targee spent 25 years with the Ogden City Fire Department until his retirement in 2021. He shared similar passions as Amy in training and furthering the knowledge and education of the industry and continues this work as a Water and Rope Rescue Instructor and a member of the Armstrong Foundation Board.
BRAD MILLER
Board Member
Brad retired from Ogden City Fire Department after 30 years of service. He assisted in the establishment of the Amy Armstrong Foundation and has served on the board since its creation in 1998. Brad was Amy’s first partner at Ogden City Fire Department, and they became close friends both at and away from the station.
ASHLEY PHILLIPS
Board Member
Ashley is a current member of Ogden City Fire Department, where he has worked for the last 18 years. He has served Ogden City as an EMT, Paramedic, and Captain. He currently serves as a Medical Captain in charge of medical instruction and training for Ogden City Fire Department. Over his years at Ogden City Fire Department he has witnessed the positive effects and career progression due to the benefit of the Amy Armstrong Foundation in his co-workers.
COLLEEN ARMSTRONG
Board Member
Colleen is a retired nurse. She worked over 45 years for Intermountain Healthcare. Colleen is enjoying retirement. She is traveling, playing pickleball, biking, and doing Pilates with friends and family. Colleen is especially enjoying spending time with her grandchildren.
SHELBY WILLIS
Board Member
Shelby has been in the fire service for over 30 years and currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief for Ogden City Fire Department. She and her family I moved to Ogden 4 years ago from Florida and landed a position at Ogden City Fire Department. She enjoys skiing, snow boarding, trail running, and long distance running.