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Firefighter Incentive for Response and Engagement (FIRE) Program

Tooele

Summary

The council established a new point-based incentive program to reward volunteer firefighters with nominal compensation, helping retain local volunteers amidst rising call volumes.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$100,000 allocated in the current fiscal year budget.

✅Who benefits

Volunteer firefighters and the community through improved emergency response retention.

⚠️Who could be affected

None.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingSep 16, 2026

Tooele City Council Business Meeting — September 16, 2026

The city established a point-based incentive program to reward volunteer firefighters with stipends, helping maintain the volunteer department amid growing call volumes.

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