Members of the Fire Fighters (IAFF) were some of the first responders at the recent Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting. Aurora Local 1290 firefighters not only assisted at the movie theater but also at alleged shooter James Holmes’ apartment.
 
IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger said:
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this unthinkable tragedy….On behalf of the IAFF Executive Board and our 300,000 members, our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims of the shooting rampage.