Westminster, Colorado – Today, the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Association (CPFF), which represents more than 6,500 firefighters across Colorado, endorsed State Representative Shannon Bird for the Eighth Congressional District along with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). This early support honors Bird’s ironclad track record delivering for first responders.

“Shannon Bird has been the legislature’s greatest champion for firefighters, and we’re thrilled to endorse her so she can keep delivering for first responders in Congress,” said Kevin Reichenbach, President of the CPFF. “Shannon worked across the aisle to secure full funding for firefighters’ pensions for decades to come – she’s the collaborative, effective fighter that Colorado needs in Congress.”

“I’m deeply honored to have the support of the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Association and the International Association of Fire Fighters,” Bird said. “Our firefighters run towards danger for us every single day, and I’ve worked to support and deliver for our first responders in the State House. In Congress, I’ll continue to make sure that firefighters have what they need to keep our communities safe and adequate compensation and benefits that honor their heroic service.”

Background:

• Shannon Bird was the prime sponsor of a law that secured full funding for pensions for firefighters and police, ensuring our first responders are adequately compensated for their service for decades to come.
• Shannon Bird was the prime sponsor of a law to increase Cost of Living Adjustments for firefighter and police pensions.

About Shannon Bird

Shannon was raised by a single mom and her grandmother, who dealt blackjack in Reno, Nevada and used her tips to help Shannon get through college. They taught her how to work hard, give back and fight for what’s right.

With a passion for improving education for every student, Shannon started in public service by volunteering in her kids’ classrooms and co-founded an organization that empowers students, parents, teachers and communities to create more equitable local schools. She led a bond measure campaign for the Adams 12 district in 2014 to fix and improve local schools, leading to her serving on the Westminster City Council and then in the Colorado State House where she is the Vice Chair of the Joint Budget Committee.

Prior to serving in public office, Shannon worked in the private sector practicing law in the fields of public and commercial finance, helping to get large community projects like roads, bridges, schools and hospitals off the ground.

Shannon is committed to showing up for the people of Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, and working together to deliver real results for hardworking Coloradans and families – because that’s what she’s always done. Her campaign has earned the endorsement of over 100 leaders in the district and across Colorado.

For more, visit ShannonBird.com and follow her on X, Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram.

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