On October 28th, 1968, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) issued a CHARTER for the institution of a LOCAL UNION to 16 City of Longmont firemen.  Those firemen were:

Robert Thoman

Earl Simmons

Paul Meze (Deceased, 2014).  Longmont Fire 1951 - 1973, Retired at rank of Captain.

Marvin Whisman (Deceased, 2022).  Veteran - Air Force.  28 years with Longmont Fire Department.  Retired at rank of Division Chief in 1985.

Lewis Embree (Deceased, 2015)

William Terry

Jack Stotts

Bob Spencer

Gerald Schlagel

Ray Leckbee

Ralph Barth

Gary Lodges

Richard Layes

Mac. Fanning

Ron Jeffery

and

Gary Larris.

The embossed Certificate of Affiliation associated with the issued CHARTER hangs at Longmont Fire Station 3.