Critical Issues Briefings are held in locations around the state to address the most important topics impacting fire service leaders. Subject matter experts present on a variety of topics and share information you need you to know.

Wednesday, April 10
Denver Marriott West, 1717 Denver West Marriott Blvd in Golden

*All presenters are invited, sessions are subject to change.

9:45 am - Welcome & Self Introductions
Chief Kristy Olme, President CSFC, North West FPD

10:00 am - Why is Recruiting Getting Harder & Harder:  Do the Stresses Outweigh the Rewards?
Chief Kasey Beal, Golden FD and Chief Brad Davidson, LaJunta FPD

10:40 am - Changing Title 32 to Provide Revenue Diversification:  CSFC Cannot Do This Alone – Every FPD & FD Needs to Be Involved
Chief Brad White, Vice President CSFC, Grand FPD; Chief Bob Olme, Treasurer CSFC, West Metro FPD; Chief Randy Royal, Secretary CSFC, Colorado Springs FD; Amanda Gall & Adeline Hodge, Meridian Affairs, CSFC Lobbyists                  

11:10 am - National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS): What You Need to Know
Chief Don Lombardi, West Metro FPD; Dustin Andres, Senior Research Amplification Lead, Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI); Director Mike Morgan, DFPC

11:45 pm - Lunch is Provided           

12:45 pm - The 2024 Wildfire Outlook is Not Good But What’s Different This Year
Director Mike Morgan, DFPC

1:15 pm - What Should My Fire Department Be Doing to Prepare Our Community for November’s Votes on Property Tax Initiatives?
Chief Kristy Olme, President CSFC, North West FPD; Dennis Eulberg; Kent Grosse, Strategic Campaign Specialist, IAFF & Captain, West Metro Fire Rescue

1:45 pm - What is the Legacy Impact of Recent Criminal Prosecutions on Fire & EMS Operations?
Douglas Wolfberg, EMS Attorney, Page, Wolfberg & Wirth; John K. Murphy, Attorney, Murphy Law Group & Fire Commissioner, King County Fire District 38                                   

3:00pm - Adjourn