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Weather, traffic, even cows can affect how quickly Top of Utah fire agencies reach you

Last updated Saturday, February 2, 2013 - 11:44pm

The moment dispatchers receive a 911 call, the clock begins ticking for responding fire agencies.

And how fast a fire engine shows up depends on many variables, such as weather conditions, traffic, trains, where responders are coming from and how clearly an address is posted.

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Workers exposed to carbon monoxide

Mitch Shaw Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, October 26, 2012 - 10:06pm

PLEASANT VIEW — A dozen employees working at CMS Bakery were taken to the hospital this week after being exposed to carbon monoxide.

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Sheriff gets area to train drivers

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 20, 2012 - 12:38am

FARMINGTON -- Operating an emergency vehicle under the pressures of having to respond to a life-threatening situation takes more than just reviewing a driver's manual and taking a written test.

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