Tag: florissant fire protection district
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Florissant Fire Rescue board member del Toro passes
The community of Florissant is mourning the news that Paul del Toro, a well-known and admired member of the community, peacefully passed away at his home on July 17. Del Toro was the president and vice president of the Florissant Fire Protection District Board of Directors since 2023. He was highly respected by those who…
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10th Circuit upholds dismissal of ex-Teller County fire chief’s First Amendment lawsuit
The Denver-based federal appeals court agreed on July 7 that the former chief of the Florissant Fire Protection District could not prevail on the claim that his 2023 firing was retaliation for his First Amendment-protected activity. Erik Holt alleged the Teller County district’s directors terminated him because he cooperated with an investigation into potential election…
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10th Circuit upholds dismissal of ex-Teller County fire chief’s First Amendment lawsuit
The Denver-based federal appeals court agreed on Tuesday that the former chief of the Florissant Fire Protection District could not prevail on the claim that his 2023 firing was retaliation for his First Amendment-protected activity. Erik Holt alleged the Teller County district’s directors terminated him because he cooperated with an investigation into potential election fraud…
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Fire damages Thunderbird Inn in Florissant
The historic Thunderbird Inn bar and restaurant in Florissant received “moderate to severe damage” after a fire late Wednesday night, according to Florissant Fire Rescue. The bulk of the fire was in the front bar area near the fireplace, officials said. Fire was also found around the stove pipe, ceiling and attic area. The Thunderbird…
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Fire damages Thunderbird Inn in Florissant
The historic Thunderbird Inn bar and restaurant in Florissant received “moderate to severe damage” after a fire late Wednesday night, according to Florissant Fire Rescue. The bulk of the fire was in the front bar area near the fireplace, officials said. Fire was also found around the stove pipe, ceiling and attic area. The Thunderbird…