Tag: Desmond Fulton
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Denver Fire scrutinized over intergovernmental agreements
A new audit found that the Denver Fire Department is not closely reviewing the costs and benefits of its fire support agreements with neighboring municipalities. The chief of the fire department signaled his agreement with that assessment, and the agency said it would comply with auditors’ recommendations. Denver Fire provides support services to Englewood, Glendale,…
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Denver voters will decide whether to allow non-citizens to serve as police, firefighters
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Non-citizens are one step closer to being able to apply to become a Denver police officer or firefighter after the City Council unanimously approved a ballot measure seeking to change the city charter during Monday’s meeting. The proposed charter change requiring police and fire departments…
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Denver may drop citizenship requirement for police and fire fighter applicants
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver Finance and Governance Committee discussed a measure that would allow non-citizens to apply to become Denver Police Department officers and firefighters. As a charter amendment, the proposal must be referred to Denver voters for the November general election. Denver has struggled to fill…
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Mayor Mike Johnston reappoints Denver fire chief, sheriff
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has reappointed the sheriff and fire chief to their positions, his office announced Friday. Sheriff Elias Diggins has helmed the Denver Sheriff Department since July 2020. Fire Chief Desmond Fulton was appointed in October 2020. The appointments await the City Council’s approval. “These are leaders who have grown up in this…
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Denver leaders want public process for safety agency heads under Mike Johnston
As newly sworn-in Mayor Mike Johnston shapes his administration, Denver’s residents will be closely watching who he chooses for his cabinet, notably the public-facing safety agencies. They bear the brunt of responding to some of Denver’s most urgent, bumper-sticker issues, including homelessness and poverty, crime, the opioid crisis and illegal guns. Advocates who spoke to…
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City, County of Denver and Denver Health announce $70M proposed 2023 operating agreement
Denver Health and the City and County of Denver on Tuesday announced an updated $70 million annual operating agreement with 35 changes, including the hiring of a second medical director and the expansion of first responder medical training. . The agreement is one that Mayor Michael Hancock and Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne say will renew…
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City and Denver Health unveil proposed operating agreement today
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne will announce on Tuesday a proposed 2023 operating agreement between Denver Health and the city. The proposed operating agreement introduces new efforts that city leaders say will improve emergency medical services during responses, officials said. It…