Fire chief reports no injuries after glider crash, previews wildfire season and fundraising for new station

The Wasatch County Fire Protection Special Service District's chief reviewed April operations during the May 14 meeting, reporting a glider crash at the airport and an overpressurization incident at Lee's Market; both incidents caused property damage but "there was no other structural damage and there was no injuries associated with that," the chief said.

The chief also noted professional-development milestones and planned training: completion of the engineer task book for candidates seeking engineer or driver-operator positions, a recent wildland refresher course, and upcoming pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification training on the district's two-year cycle. Battalion Chief Troy Morgan is scheduled to present wildfire-season projections next month.

A board member raised concerns about school shop safety following a reported incident at Lehi High School in which a student was critically injured when a drum exploded during cutting. The chief said high-school fire-safety coordination typically involves the State Fire Marshal but agreed the district should coordinate with the school's shop teacher and emergency response plan.

Board members also asked about fundraising by Hideout for a future station. The chief said Hideout is raising funds (the chief cited a $200,000 goal) but emphasized the district's preference that the community donate prepared property rather than having the district purchase it: "One of the things that we do not want to do is we don't want to purchase. We want them to donate that piece of property for us," the chief said. If fundraising meets the community's needs, the chief said a reimbursement arrangement could be considered, but no formal agreement was recorded in the meeting.

The meeting closed after routine business and a motion to adjourn.