Parker Fire Protection District v. Poage

Opinion by

Judge HUME.

Petitioners, the Parker Fire Protection District and the Colorado Compensation Insurance Authority, seek review of the final order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Panel, which ruled that Cheryl L. Poage, claimant, was entitled to an award of temporary disability benefits at the maximum rate. We affirm.

In June 1989, claimant injured her knee while working as an unpaid volunteer firefighter for the District. She has been unable to work as a firefighter since the accident, and her knee has remained permanently impaired after reaching maximum medical improvement.

Claimant was…