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CPFF Annual Meeting

Colorado Professional Fire Fighters? President Mike Rogers honors Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation? Board members Mark Lau of Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union? , Ralph Barocas of RBC Wealth Management? , Corey Rose? of 9NEWS (KUSA)? , and San Diego Chargers? Defensive Tackle Mitch Unrein? for their work for the Foundation.

Decline of Unions

What happened to American labor unions? Last week came news that the share of America’s workforce that’s unionized hit a 97-year low. A mere 11.3% of workers now belong to a union, and a great chunk of those are in the shrinking public sector. In the private sector, unionization fell to an abysmal 6.6%, down from a peak of 35% during the 1950s.

IAFF Statement on TPA

This morning, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) General President Harold Schaitberger issued this statement on Congress’ plan to hold fire fighter retirement hostage for Trade Promotion Authority agenda. /IAFF_TPA_Statement.

Governor Hickenlooper Signs HB 1348

Governor Hickenlooper signed HB 1348! This important legislation will level the playing field for Special Districts when cities pursue Urban Renewal projects. This bill will help ensure that West Metro has a fair shake on future projects.

Retirement Party

We had a great turnout for the retirement celebration for Phil Holland, Ron Minor, Dick Pozerl, Kenny Schneider and Tom Wismar! Thanks to everyone that came out to help celebrate and thank you to Phil, Ron, Dick, Kenny, and Tom for your service and commitment to the citizens of West Metro Fire Rescue and Local 1309!

IAFF Memorial Day PSA

Check out the IAFF Memorial Day PSA Salute. Feel free to share it. Local 1309 thanks all our military personnel: past and present. https://www.youtube.com/watch.

IAFF Dispatch

Check out the new IAFF Bi-Monthly series "IAFF Dispatch", it features the work of IAFF members from across the United States and Canada. Here is the first edition.

Colorado Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial

This years Memorial was moved inside due to weather. Special thanks to 9News anchor Corey Rose who served as this years guest speaker. Corey's father, Gary, died due to job related cancer after a 32 year career with LA City Fire. The Colorado Memorial holds the names of 144 Colorado Fire Fighters that have died in the line of duty.

Holland/Minor/Pozerl/Schneider/Wismar

Join us in celebrating the careers of five of Local 1309's finest. May 19th 2:00-6:00 pm at Chatfield's Sports Bar (5500 S. Simms St.).

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IAFF Recognizes Local 4881's Road to First Contract

Colorado Local’s Impressive Road to First Contract from IAFF in Action In just four years, the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District (WRFPD) in Colorado went from an all-volunteer department, to hiring its first paid fire fighters, to being a unionized department with a collective bargaining agreement.

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Corey Rose Wins 1st Place IAFF Media Award for her Cancer in the Fire Service Series "Left in the Smoke"

9 News Ancor Corey Rose dedicated a three-part series, "Left in the Smoke" highlighting the growing issue of cancer in the fire service. As many of you know, Corey sits on the Board of Directors for the CPFF Foundation. Corey's father, Gary, died due to job related cancer shortly after retiring from a 32 year career with LA City Fire.
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Corey Rose Wins 1st Place IAFF Media Award for her Cancer in the Fire Service Series "Left in the Smoke"