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COALVILLE — The Administrative Control Board of the North Summit Fire District voted unanimously Friday night to officially hand over operations of North Summit Fire District to Park City Fire District for the next 60 days.
The move was prompted by an investigation into the North Summit Fire District due to reports of firefighters not responding to calls.
North Summit Fire District Chairwoman Michelle Anderson led the meeting, while Summit County chief civil deputy county attorney David Thomas addressed the public following a closed meeting. During the public portion of the meeting, Thomas informed attendees of logistics related to the agreement with the Park City Fire Department.
The conditions outlined were that Park City fire will take over Stations 23, 21 and the Henefer station. It was noted that North Summit fire would still pay the utilities on the stations, but Park City fire will maintain the stations. The agreement also outlined insurance responsibilities for each station.
"In terms of insurance, North Summit fire will still maintain normal fire, theft, casualty and property insurance on the fire station," Thomas said. "Whatever personal property Park City fire brings, they will maintain insurance on that."
Thomas said that Park City Fire Chief Bob Zanetti and his crews don't plan on using the leased equipment.
"They are anticipating having full-time staff at the Coalville station," Thomas said. "Part of the consideration is they want to bring their own fire trucks and equipment to the fire station."
Thomas said that the Park City Fire Department is there to support the north Summit County areas, and doesn't have any plans of staying longer than 60 days.
"They are there to support you, and don't have any interest in running the fire district for any longer than 60 days," Thomas said. "They are completely supportive of helping in the short term."
Thomas said that in the agreement, there is a provision that if both parties agree, they can go another 30 days, but that the Park City Fire Department officials "really want this to just be 60 days."
The board accepted the terms of the agreement, and the meeting adjourned.
Correction: This story initially said that board member Michael Novak addressed the public. Thomas was one who addressed the public portion of the meeting.
