Colorado State Fire Chiefs
Educational Opportunities
Colorado Fire Service Critical Issues Briefing
June 20, 2018
Manor Vail Lodge, Vail, Colorado
Topics discussed will include: Easy & Effective Cybersecurity Solutions, Fire Service & Natural Gas, MDA, Last Team, #metoo, Statewide Fire Service Mutual Aid, Colorado Information Analysis Center, “de-Gallagherization” and more….
For housing options, our block has sold out at the Christiana Hotel. Please check travel sites (Expedia, Travelocity, etc.) as there was availability at Vail Raquet Club. There are also further discounted rates if travel just past Vail to Avon, CO. Another useful travel website is www.vailonsale.com that offers last minute discounted lodging.
Missouri Valley Fire Chiefs Conference: Memorial Service
Please email Chief Ken Watkins with the names from your department of Chiefs (active or retired) and LODD of any rank, who have passed since July 2017 so they can be remembered at this year’s conference.
Legislative Updates
FMAC Legislative Session Update
Host Home Provider Legislation Ends in Senate
Gallagher Call to Action
The Gallagher Amendment, and the Colorado Legislature’s application of TABOR to Gallagher, continues to negatively impact the entire Colorado fire service, municipal fire departments and especially our volunteer, combination and career fire protection districts. This is not a drill….this is a very real fiscal crisis!
2018 Colorado Fire Service
2018 Colorado Fire Service Schedule of Events
New Resources Available
Colorado Highlighted in National Significant Wildland Fire Outlook
New Regional NFPA Regional Rep From Colorado
The Governor’s Task Force on Responder Safety
Survey Results of Gallagher Impact on Fire Departments
Colorado Ready Set Go Wildfire Action Plan
About
The Colorado State Fire Chiefs provides leadership, education, and support to the Chief Officers of Colorado fire departments in order to promote the protection of life and property from fire, natural, and man-made disasters, and other sudden emergencies. Colorado State Fire Chiefs seeks primarily to further cooperation among Colorado’s fire and emergency services agencies; to provide fire and emergency services training and education to fire chiefs, officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel; and to promote life safety and public education in the areas of fire suppression, fire prevention, EMS, hazardous materials, emergency rescue, and all-hazards emergency management.
The CSFC is a Colorado nonprofit corporation and a registered federal 501(c)(3) organization.
Vision
The vision of the CSFC is to assist chief fire officers across the State of Colorado in their efforts to protect all of Colorado’s life and property from fire and other disasters. It is a dynamic organization, characterized by integrity, innovation, community focus, and proactive leadership. CSFC strives to build strategic alliances, mentor aspiring leaders, and advance the safety of all Colorado communities by supporting the professional development of the fire and emergency services industry through training and continuing education.
Community Action
Colorado State Fire Chiefs is committed to helping all of Colorado’s fire and emergency services providers support and serve their communities. Some of CSFC’s past and present projects include:
- Supporting public safety education events such as Annual West Metro Fire Rescue Family Fire Muster to help families learn about fire and life safety, and how to prepare for all types of emergencies
- Offering “classified” listings on the CSFC webpage to assist Colorado’s local fire and emergency service agencies to raise revenue and preserve taxpayer funds through the sale and purchase of used equipment and apparatus.
- Supporting the Colorado’s special district elected officials and administrators regarding successful fire and emergency services management, and to facilitate coordination and communication between various branches of local government.
Executive Board
The Board of Directors of the Colorado Fire Chiefs’ manages the routine affairs of the Association and acts on behalf of the Association when the general membership is unable to meet. The Board of Directors consists of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Regional Representatives, and Section Representatives (one representative for each of the sections created by the Constitution and Bylaws).
The CSFC is a Colorado nonprofit corporation and a registered federal 501(c)(3) organization.