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

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, June 06, 2012  Some firefighters who are gaining ground on containing a wildfire in northern Colorado have been diverted to a new wildfire burning on about three acres nearby.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Firefighters battling a wildfire in the foothills near Denver misjudged how long it would take to reach nearby homes.

Monday, June 28, 2010  A 1,500-acre wildfire is still burning in a heavily wooded part of Rocky Mountain National Park but hasn't expanded its boundaries much.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010  Fifteen firefighters and three engines are on hand. No structures are threatened, and officials say it's being managed to help improve wildlife and range habitat by burning dense vegetation.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010  Authorities say firefighters were called at about 1 a.m. Wednesday. Six adults living in the apartments escaped safely. No firefighters were hurt.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  Firefighters respond to a structure fire in Security early Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, November 04, 2008  Six people have been found unconscious in a suburban Denver home amid high levels of carbon monoxide, with a car running in the attached garage.