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Federal budget cuts limit firefighting training classes

Wasatch Fire District Chief Eric Hales

Wasatch Fire Chief Eric Hales discusses the impact of federal budget cuts on firefighting efforts and summer fire restrictions.

Due to federal budget cuts, firefighter training classes were canceled, but some are resuming. The district is proactive in emergency response planning and tabletop exercises with regional partners.

Community education efforts include safety reminders about responsible firework use with restrictions in the wildland-urban interface.

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