Tag: Denver Fire
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Denver considers charter amendment allowing noncitizens to become first responders
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Another ballot measure will be considered by the Denver City Council on Monday. The council will decide whether to place a measure that would amend the city charter to allow noncitizens to become first responders on the November election ballot. The measure would allow noncitizens…
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Denver considers allowing noncitizens to become police officers, firefighters
Denver’s councilmembers want to change the city charter to allow noncitizens to become either police officers or firefighters, a move that supporters said would help the city recruit and fill public safety positions. The proposal’s sponsor said if the measure is enacted, it would open up responder positions to permanent legal residents and recipients of…
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Denver fire’s deputy chief steps down following weekend arrest
Denver Fire Department Deputy Chief Jeremy Vigil stepped down on Monday after being arrested over the weekend on suspicion of drunken driving, according to Denver’s Department of Public Safety. On Monday, Vigil informed his colleagues of his resignation in a letter acquired by The Denver Gazette. “I am resigning from the role of Deputy Chief.…
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2 Denver firefighters injured while responding to multibuilding fire
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two Denver firefighters were injured Tuesday while responding to a fire that damaged six buildings in north Denver, according to the Denver Fire Department. Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at 4236 York St. just…
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Early-morning fire destroys 2 apartments, unfinished house in West Colfax
A house under construction in West Colfax caught fire early Monday morning, leading to the destruction of the house and two nearby apartments. The Denver Fire Department said the fire started just after 3:45 a.m. at 1395 Xavier St., near 14th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard. The house was unfinished and was being constructed in recent…