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County attorney finds credible complaints against rural fire board; residents urge commissioners to appoint trustees to restore operations
Summary
A county attorney told Park County commissioners his preliminary investigation found credible allegations of improper conduct by members of the Park County Rural Fire Department board, prompting chiefs, trustees and residents to ask the commission to appoint trustees quickly so the district can pay bills and fill leadership gaps.
County Attorney Paul Spitler told the Park County Commission on Feb. 24 that a preliminary review of complaints about the Park County Rural Fire Department board found the allegations "credible, well documented, and serious," and recommended the commission convene an oversight hearing and follow up with training and governance reforms.
The recommendation came during department updates after Spitler said he had received multiple allegations of improper conduct by board members and had conducted an initial investigation. "I did a preliminary investigation of those allegations and found that they were credible, well documented, and serious," Spitler said, and he urged the commission to consider actions including training on open meeting laws and ensuring the board supervises staff in a manner consistent with county…
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