Our History
25 Years of Local 4116
On July 20, 2001, 27 Castle Rock firefighters established IAFF Local 4116 — founded on a strong desire to have a unified voice regarding working conditions and as a vehicle to highlight the issues facing the members of the department.
Twenty-five years later, that voice represents more than 100 members and has been formally recognized by the community we serve. This is how we got here.
25
Years of Local 4116
27
Founding members in 2001
100+
Members today
$47,319
Raised for MDA in 2025
Milestones That Shaped Local 4116
Jump to a chapter, or scroll the full timeline. Each milestone marks a point where Castle Rock firefighters stepped up — for the department, for each other, and for the town.
Founding — 2001
2001
27 Firefighters. One Voice.
On July 20, 2001, 27 Castle Rock firefighters established IAFF Local 4116, creating a unified voice for the firefighters serving a rapidly growing Castle Rock community.
Giving Back — 2007–2017
2007–2014
Protecting a Castle Rock Tradition
Changes to local solicitation rules significantly impacted Local 4116's annual Fill the Boot campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Firefighters worked with elected officials to find a solution, eventually returning to Castle Rock intersections.
$45,000
Raised for MDA in 2014, the year Fill the Boot returned to the intersections.
2017
Castle Rock Professional Firefighters Foundation
The Castle Rock Professional Firefighters Foundation was established, creating a dedicated charitable organization focused on supporting firefighters, their families, and the Castle Rock community.
At the Ballot Box — 2021
2021
Bringing the PAY in Line with Comparable Departments
Local 4116 worked collaboratively with the Town and Fire Department leadership on a significant change to the firefighter performance pay plan.
The new structure provided firefighters the opportunity to progress through the pay plan in six years or less, helping Castle Rock remain competitive in recruiting and retaining highly qualified firefighters.
2021
Firefighters Support Castle Rock's Future
The Town introduced ballot measures 2A and 2D to address Castle Rock's growing needs. Local 4116 supported both measures and organized a political campaign to educate residents and advocate for their passage.
Castle Rock voters approved Measure 2D, while Measure 2A did not receive enough votes to pass. Despite the outcome, Local 4116 continued advocating for the public safety resources necessary to keep pace with Castle Rock's growth.
Measure 2A asked asking voters to approve a new home construction tax. If approved, the new tax would place a $7 per square foot fee on all new multi-family and single-family residences. Revenue from the tax would allow the town to add 75 fire and police positions between 2022 and 2026.
Measure 2D asked voters to approve a 10-year TABOR timeout. This implemented a timeout from the revenue restrictions of the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights law. The extra revenue is being used to build the interchange at Interstate 25 and Crystal Valley Parkway, and support police and fire services.
Measure 2A — 2024–2026
2024
Back to the Voters
Three years later, the Town again asked Castle Rock residents to consider an investment in the community's future through Ballot Measure 2A. Local 4116 once again supported the effort and worked to educate residents about the need for additional public safety resources.
Issue 2A approved a 0.2% sales tax increase to fund 40 new public safety positions over five years, including 18 fire/rescue and 22 police personnel, Medic 155 (Ambulance), and future Fire Station 156, opening in 2027.
This time, Castle Rock voters said yes.
2024–2026
From a Vote to More Emergency Resources
Passage of 2A provided the funding necessary to make significant investments in Castle Rock's fire and emergency medical services.
Medic 155
Placed into service, expanding the Town's emergency medical response capability.
18 more Firefighters
Added over several years to strengthen staffing as the community grows.
Station 156
In the Cobblestone Ranch area, serving Castle Rock's growing eastern communities with a staffed fire engine and cross-staffed brush truck. This station will also house out Fleet Maintance.
What began as an unsuccessful ballot measure in 2021 ultimately became an investment by Castle Rock residents in additional firefighters, emergency medical resources, and fire protection.
2024
Standing Behind One of Our Own
Following the unexpected death of Castle Rock Firefighter/EMT Andrew Koldeway, firefighters and the Castle Rock community rallied around his wife and four children.
$46,000+
Contributed by hundreds of people through the Castle Rock Professional Firefighters Foundation to support his family.
2025
Continuing a Tradition of Giving
Local 4116 firefighters raised $47,319 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through Fill the Boot, ranking fourth among Colorado IAFF Locals for the second consecutive year.
Nearly 25 years after Local 4116 was founded, giving back remains part of who we are.
25 Years — 2026
2026
25 Years of Local 4116
On July 20, 2026, Castle Rock Professional Firefighters Local 4116 celebrated 25 years of service, advocacy, and commitment to the Castle Rock community.
What began with 27 founding firefighters has grown into an organization representing more than 100 members.
2026
A Historic Step Forward
One day after Local 4116's 25th anniversary, Castle Rock Town Council unanimously approved formal recognition of Local 4116 as the representative of Castle Rock firefighters.
The resolution established a formal process for firefighters and Town leadership to meet, communicate, and work collaboratively on issues affecting our members and the fire service.
Twenty-five years after 27 firefighters came together seeking a unified voice, that voice received formal recognition from the community they serve.
2001 — 2026
Twenty-Five Years In
27
Founding members in 2001
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100+
Members today
Twenty-five years of service. Twenty-five years of advocacy. Twenty-five years of giving back.