Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered for Arvada Firefighter

Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 14, on all public buildings statewide in memory of Arvada Firefighter Lieutenant Jim Schaefer. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset.

Schaefer, 58, died on Sept. 10 after a courageous battle with cancer. He served as a member of Arvada Fire for more than 20 years, most recently as Lieutenant at Station 3. Schaefer loved serving the people of Arvada. He is survived by his wife, three adult children, his mother, sisters and numerous nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. at Faith Bible Chapel, 63rd Ave. and Ward Rd. in Arvada.