The career firefighters of Longmont, Colorado
We represent the firefighters who answer Longmont's calls, at the bargaining table, in the firehouse and around town.
Who we are
The Longmont Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1806, is the union for the career firefighters who protect the City of Longmont, Colorado.
Local 1806 represents our members at the bargaining table and in the firehouse. We negotiate fair contracts and push for the staffing, training and equipment firefighters need to do their jobs safely.
We're proud members of the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters, and we stand with firefighters across the state and the country.
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Our original Certificate of Affiliation still hangs at Longmont Fire Station 3.
Chartered October 28, 1968
On that day the International Association of Fire Fighters chartered our local for 16 City of Longmont firemen. They wanted fair treatment, safe working conditions and a strong voice for the people who answer the call.
From its earliest days, Local 1806 fought for fair wages, safer equipment, reasonable hours and benefits that honored the sacrifices of its members. In 2008, Longmont amended its city charter to add collective bargaining for police and fire department employees, formalizing our right to negotiate agreements with the city.
More than five decades later, we carry on their work.
Charter members
- Robert Thoman
- Earl Simmons
- Paul Meze
- Marvin Whisman
- Lewis Embree
- William Terry
- Jack Stotts
- Bob Spencer
- Gerald Schlagel
- Ray Leckbee
- Ralph Barth
- Gary Hodges
- Richard Hayes
- Mac Fanning
- Ron Jeffery
- Gary Harris
Our commitment doesn't end when the shift does
We live, work and raise our families in Longmont, and we give back to the community that trusts us.
Each year our members raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation. We host an annual charity golf tournament, and you'll find us at hometown events like the Longmont Lights Parade.
Where we stand on Issue 3A
Read why Longmont's firefighters support Issue 3A and what it would fund.
