Orem's fireworks ban has led to a staggering 90% drop in fire incidents, while the wildland firefighting program is raking in $1.4 million to boost safety and resources!
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Orem fire officials say fireworks ban cut incidents; wildland team highlights state deployments and revenue
Fire Chief Mark Sanderson told the council fireworks‑related starts in the response area dropped from 24 to 2 after the city backed a statewide ban; Assistant Chief Sean Hurst and Captain Mike Hickman described the wildland team's deployments, training, and roughly $1.4 million in gross revenue that helps fund overtime and equipment purchases.
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July 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Orem's fireworks ban has led to a staggering 90% drop in fire incidents, while the wildland firefighting program is raking in $1.4 million to boost safety and resources!
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#OremUtahCounty #UT #CitizenPortal #FireworkBan #WildlandFighting #CommunityResilience #OremPublicSafety
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#OremUtahCounty #UT #CitizenPortal #FireworkBan #WildlandFighting #CommunityResilience #OremPublicSafety