Former police, fire chiefs speak out after firings, file intent to sue city
The former police and fire chiefs of Federal heights have filed an intent to sue the city of Federal Heights after they were fired.
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The former police and fire chiefs of Federal heights have filed an intent to sue the city of Federal Heights after they were fired.
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