Colorado State Fire Chiefs

Fire Service Leaders Working Together

Upcoming Events

Critical Issues Briefing, April 10th, 10 am - 3 pm
Denver Marriott West

Let’s get together for in-person networking and education! the April Critical Issues Briefing has many important topics including how to prepare your department for November’s Votes on Property Tax Initiatives. Get all the details.

CSFC Legislative Updates & Timely Topics
March 21 at 1:30 pm

These calls occur twice a month throughout the legislative session and provide an opportunity to learn about what's happening and the potential impacts for you and your department.

Here is a link to the CSFC bill tracker for the issues we'll be discussing.

There is no cost to participate but registration is required. Once you sign up, you'll receive a confirmation with the Zoom link. Please be sure to add these meetings to your calendar, as it is your unique link each week to join the calls.

New for 2024! Updated: The Colorado Fire Service: Career, Combination & Volunteer

The Colorado Fire Service: Career, Combination & Volunteer – Protecting the Citizens, the Economy & the Environment of Coloradohas been updated with a new 2024 edition as a way to help the Colorado General Assembly better understand the depth and complexity of what today’s fire service does as well as the costs of apparatus, equipment, PPE and operations and the need for sustainable annual reoccurring revenue.

If you would like to request a printed copy please reach out to info@cofirechiefs.org.

Accomplishing Great Things Together: Critical Issues and Legislative Reception Recap

A special thanks to everyone who came out yesterday! The opportunity to come together in-person for education and networking is always valuable as we work to expand our knowledge and advocate for what's important for the Colorado Fire Service. The Critical Issues Briefing featured a great line-up of presenters discussing emerging topics impacting the fire service. Following, CSFC and CPFF hosted the 2nd Colorado Fire Service Legislative reception with approximately 40 legislators joining us to discuss upcoming initiatives impacting the fire service.

Live Wildfire Ready: Awareness Campaign

Help spread the word in your community about how to #LiveWildfireReady. Go to livewildfireready.org for tips and resources everyone can use to protect their home and property from wildfire.

U.S. Fire Administrator Visits CO

U.S. Fire Administrator, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, was in Colorado Springs in Fall 2023 to talk about wildfire challenges and the Administration's whole-of-government strategy to respond to wildfires.

The CSFC Executive Board was in attendance as well as IAFC’s past president Donna Black and many others. Read more.

CSFC: Working For You

Colorado State Fire Chiefs membership is made up of fire service leaders, companies and enthusiasts. Our leadership works hard on Capitol Hill supporting fire service legislation and provide educational opportunities throughout the year. Our Critical Issues Briefings are held quarterly to discuss and tackle current issues and our annual conference, Fire Leadership Challenge, brings together leaders from all around the Rocky Mountain region offering National keynote speakers, officer development programs and almost 100 fire service vendors.

Join today and see how we can help you!


CSFC Legislative Representation Provided by Meridian Public Affairs

CSFC Legal Counsel Provided by Ireland Stapleton

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