Five firefighters sue the Unified Fire Authority, former Chief Michael Jensen, other top boss for alleged nepotism

(Al Hartmann | Salt Lake Tribune) Unified Fire Authority Chief Michael Jensen, left, and Deputy Chief Gaylord Scott are named in a new lawsuit alleging they hired their own family members over more qualified candidates.

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Five firefighters sue the Unified Fire Authority, former Chief Michael Jensen, other top boss for alleged nepotism

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