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Friday, April 19, 2013  A bill enhancing labor rights for professional firefighters in Colorado passed in the Democrat-led House. The vote inches the party closer to a face-off with Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is releasing a report on its response to a wildfire that killed two people and destroyed 347 houses in Colorado Springs last June.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Last year's devastating fire season is prompting Colorado lawmakers to think about establishing a state firefighting fleet.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Colorado has one small plane on standby to fight wildfires and another one is on the way.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  CSFD said the red flag warning should be taken seriously, and parents need to watch out for their kids' curiosity.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A proposal to allow Colorado firefighters to have collective bargaining even when local governments oppose it has been approved by the Democratic Senate.

Monday, February 04, 2013  A proposal to grant collective bargaining rights for professional Colorado firefighters advanced in the Democratic-led Senate over objections from Republicans who argue it violates local control.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  A year after Colorado saw its worst wildfire season, Colorado officials will resume limited preventive burning on state lands.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Continuing drought conditions across the state are prompting state officials to remind landowners to prepare for wildfires.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  UPDATE: A total of 15 acres burned on Thursday afternoon at a fire near the Big R store in Falcon on Highway 24, according to county officials.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Jerry Steele of Wetmore said he is blessed to have his home, and to have made it out in time after the fire came within 100 feet.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  The White House says about 8,000 temporary firefighters and their families will get access to federal health insurance following a petition drive bolstered by this year's historic fire season in the West.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced Tuesday the Colorado Fire Relief Fund 2012 has received more than $1 million in pledges to support ineeds of wildfire victims.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  An anonymous donor has decicated $50,000 to Crime Stoppers to help catch the suspect or suspects responsible for victimizing evacuees' homes and vehicles after the Waldo Canyon Fire.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The entire country knows about the devastation the Waldo Canyon fire has caused in the city of Colorado Springs and people from all across america are giving to help evacuees in their time of need.