Criticism over extravagant "incentive" pay to four top leaders of the Unified Fire Authority has spurred not one audit, but two. Citing complaints alleging improper compensation and "other potential misuse of public funds," the Utah state auditor launched an investigation of Unified Fire Authority compensation, credit cards and fuel cards last week.
- PUB DATE: 8/12/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Salt Lake City Deseret Morning News

Durham's speed humps often delay firetrucks and ambulances in getting to their destinations and increase risk to those they're trying to serve, a fire official says. Deputy Chief Chris Iannuzzi of the Durham Fire Department wrote a paper on Durham's speed humps while attending the elite Executive Fire Officer Program in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
- PUB DATE: 8/12/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FireRescue1

Engine 902 is a commercial pumper-tanker built by Rosenbauer on a Freightliner chassis. 

The current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy expires at the end of 2016 and is the primary funding source for emergency medical services in the City of Mill Creek. The City’s permanent EMS levy ballot measure fell short of the 60-percent supermajority required. The ballot measure is currently at 55.
- PUB DATE: 8/11/2016 9:06:48 PM - SOURCE: Mill Creek, WA

If you're looking for a way to help your community as well as yourself, Kittitas County Fire District #1 welcomes you. They're currently running very short on volunteers, and although becoming a volunteer in Kittitas County is a long process, it's well worth it. Kittitas County Fire District #1 Fire Chief D.
- PUB DATE: 8/11/2016 8:24:50 PM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com