Rural Colorado Fire Departments Could Get Badly Hurt By Budget Cuts

DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – As wildfires break out across Colorado, rural fire departments in Colorado are warning of deep budget cuts. They stand to lose millions of dollars in funding over the next few years.
Property taxes are expected to drop substantially next year, which is great news for homeowners. But there’s a catch.
From medical emergencies to wildfires, Platte Canyon Fire Protection District is the first responder for 280 square miles of rural Colorado. It’s a department