More than 250,000 Coloradans including firefighters, nurses, paramedics, and teachers don’t have the same basic union rights currently extended to nearly every other worker in America. But the vast majority of people who work for Colorado’s cities, counties, and universities are not even allowed to choose whether or not they would like to form a recognized union with collective bargaining rights. Some fire departments like ours have successfully formed unions and negotiated collective bargaining agreements in this environment. Currently, only 16 of nearly 300 municipalities in our state allow their employees to unionize. Unlike many of the brave first responders we worked shoulder to shoulder with during the Marshall fire and so many other emergencies, however, our department, of which I am the chief, has a recognized union with collective bargaining rights. Our teams worked side by side with units from Arvada, Westminster, and Louisville Fire to respond to the most destructive fire in state history, including assisting with the evacuation of Avista Hospital. We are on the frontlines when our community is in danger, including during the recent Marshall Fire. West Metro Fire Rescue is proud to provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to nearly 300,000 Coloradans across Jefferson and Douglas counties. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu
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