Our condolences to the Penovich family and the Saratoga Springs Fire Department of Utah. Fire Chief Michael Penovich, 38, a veteran with the Saratoga Springs and Cedar Fort Fire Departments, died Thursday July 5, 2007. Michael was traveling in a department pickup truck from a meeting in Heber City when his vehicle veered off of an 80 foot embankment into the Deer Creek Reservoir. The truck was found in 50 feet of water.

     Mike was a volunteer firefighter with the Cedar Fort Fire Department for four years before serving as the town's fire chief for six years. In April of 2006 he became the Saratoga Springs Fire Chief. He was also a fire academy instructor at Scottsdale Community College.

     Our brother Mike leaves behind his wife Shelly, his son Colton, and his daughter Chyann. A viewing will be held for Michael on Thursday July 12, 2007 6-8PM and also Friday July 13, 2007 9-11AM at Saratoga Springs LDS Stake Center. A funeral service for Mike will be held on Friday July 13, 2007 12PM at American Fork LDS Tabernacle followed by internment at Lehi Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be sent to: