Denver firefighters face pressure campaign, scare tactics ahead of no-confidence vote

By Brian Maass | CBS Colorado

In the run up to a no-confidence vote this month on Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton, rank-and-file firefighters are facing a pressure campaign seeking to get them to vote against the no-confidence vote on Fulton. CBS News Colorado has obtained multiple anonymous letters that have been sent to Denver fire stations over the last two weeks, warning firefighters that a vote of no confidence might have severe financial repercussions.

Assistant Chief Patrick Hynes, who called for the no-confidence vote, said, “The divide is between the command staff and the rest of the membership. Virtually everyone I talk to is prepared to vote no-confidence in the chief.”

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