Upcoming Events

Oct
10
to Oct 11

Rocky Mountain Police & Fire Basic Chaplain Training

Basic Chaplain Training Standards

BCT 01 Introduction to Law Enforcement & Fire Chaplaincy
BCT 02 The Law Enforcement & Fire Family
BCT 03 Stress Management
BCT 04 Ceremonies and Events
BCT 05 Responder Family Support
BCT 06 Constitutional Law/Confidentiality
BCT 07 Foundations in Chaplaincy
BCT 08 Ethics of a Chaplain
BCT 09 Moral Injury
BCT 10 Suicide Prevention
BCT 11 Line of Duty Death and Injury

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Oct
20
to Oct 24

Fire Leadership Challenge

Join us for Fire Leadership Challenge in Keystone, CO. This annual event attracts over 700 attendees and vendors for outstanding education and networking. The conference offers the LEAD Series certificate program for officers looking to demonstrate their commitment to leadership focused professional development.

Register now!
www.fireleadershipchallenge.org/FLC25.

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Oct
29

The Power of Sustainovation (Virtual)

The Power of Sustainovation (virtual)
Building Sustainable Innovation, One Wildly Creative Idea at a Time

Award-winning civic innovator Nick Kittle explains the nature of innovation in government and the powerful role we play in making Sustainovation a reality for our organizations. In this inspirational keynote, Nick will explore how we can get creative, build momentum, and get others to join Team Us as we make wildly creative ideas a reality. Attendees will leave empowered, inspired, and ready to tackle powerful challenges with new vigor.

This session will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29th. Click on the link below to register. Remember that registrations do not carry over from one session to another, so you will have to register for each session separately. 

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Nov
3
to Nov 5

Science to the Station

This November, the Science to the Station Conference is rolling into town — and it’s bringing the big top energy! Get ready for three days packed with cutting-edge research, real-world solutions, and unforgettable connections between fire service pros and science minds.

From hot topics to hands-on learning, this conference turns big ideas into action for health, safety, and performance in the fire service.

Registration and information: www.science2station.org

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Oct
2

Serving Heroes Level 4 Chaplain and Peer Support Training

This class is open to everyone who has a heart to serve and minister to First Responders! You do NOT have to currently be a Chaplain/Peer Support to attend.

Learn how to effectively serve our Fire/EMS/Military/Police first responders. Peer Support, Chaplains, church leaders, non-profit volunteers, counselors, Hospice personnel, and anyone who has a heart for first responders can be used to support these warriors. Peer Support/Chaplains provide a vital service to our heroes. Not only do they provide care, compassion and concern for first responders, but they also bring comfort to those who have been displaced by disaster or victimized by crime.

However, WHO TRAINS THE PEER SUPPORT/CHAPLAINS? Often well-intentioned people who want to serve as chaplains must learn through the school of hard knocks. The realities that are faced daily by police officers, firefighters, military personnel and paramedics differ significantly from the routines that many other people face. This Level 4 training will equip each student with practical tips, tools, and techniques to support and serve first responders!

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Sep
24

Leading Through Uncertainty

Leading Through Uncertainty (virtual)

This session will welcome back Applied Leadership Partners – Brandon Young, Blayne Smith, and Sarah Holzhalb – for the September session of the CO Fire Leadership Series!

Become more confident in guiding a team through uncertain times by adopting a simple framework for preparation, communication, and support.

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Sep
8

Firefighter Gridiron Safety Summit

Shur Sales and Marketing, a CSFC Premier Partner, is proud to continue their tradition of impactful safety events with the launch of the Firefighter Gridiron Safety Summit Series in 2025. Building on years of successful Safety Summits, this exciting new series brings a fresh, high-energy format inspired by football season— while staying focused on our core mission: Firefighter Safety and Education.

The Firefighter Gridiron Safety Summit Series will come to six cities in September, with a speaker line-up you won’t want to miss. Get your tickets now for the September 8th event in Aurora!

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Aug
20

Decoding Disruptions

We are excited to welcome back Applied Leadership Partners – Brandon Young, Blayne Smith, and Sarah Holzhalb – for the August session of the CO Fire Leadership Series.

People are not problems, problems are problems. People are people and when we experience disruptions, we need to isolate the issue to move towards alignment. Learn how to spot disruptions of proficiencies and disruptions of posture to regain alignment. 

This session will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20th. Be advised that this session will be earlier in the month than the previous CFLS sessions and will be held on the third rather than the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Click on the link below to register. Remember that registrations do not carry over from one session to another, so you will have to register for each session separately.

Click Here to Register for the August 20th Session

All Colorado Fire Leadership Series Sessions are free to register and attend, so don’t forget to forward to any current or aspiring fire leaders you know.

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Jul
23

Views From The Corner Office - Challenges and Opportunities for Today's Fire Chief

 Views From The Corner Office - Challenges and Opportunities for Today's Fire Chief

This session will be led by Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach of Loveland Fire Rescue Authority.

Today's fire chiefs face a range of complex challenges, from firefighter mental health and cancer risks to managing limited resources. However, these challenges also present unique opportunities for growth and innovation. As fire service leaders, we often view these problems as isolated or specific to our own departments, but in reality, they are shared by fire chiefs and firefighters across the nation - whether in urban, suburban, rural, career, or volunteer settings.

This high-impact, high-energy program will provide an in-depth look at the challenges confronting today's fire service, all from the perspective of a Fire Chief. We will explore critical insights into how these challenges also create opportunities for current and future leaders to transform the fire service.

Through candid discussion and thought-provoking analysis, this presentation will challenge our daily routines, decision-making processes, and the way we approach leadership. Our profession's mission will remain at the forefront, as we look to modernize communication, enhance training, improve firefighter wellness, and build a strong, resilient leadership culture. Fire chiefs and their teams will leave with a deeper understanding of how shared challenges can be turned into powerful opportunities for positive change, growth, and success.

By the end of this program, fire chiefs and their teams will leave with actionable insights and strategies to address shared challenges, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and lead their departments toward greater success and positive change.

This session will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23rd. Click on the link below to register. Remember that registrations do not carry over from one session to another, so you will have to register for each session separately.

Click Here to Register for the July 23rd Session

All Colorado Fire Leadership Series Sessions are free to register and attend, so don’t forget to forward to any current or aspiring fire leaders you know.

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Jul
14
to Jul 18

CO Police and Fire Games

The 39th annual games is being held July 14-18 in Colorado Springs. The event is held each year to promote first responder health and wellness along with proceeds going to the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation and local charities. 

We have a lot of great events at some amazing venues with lunch, beverages, and great prizes. Please consider signing up and participating! This is a great time to share fun, healthy competition, and camaraderie amongst first responders across the state and compete for the gold medal and bragging rights! 

For more info, go to www.cpfaa.org, Instagram-copolicefiregames, or Facebook-Colorado Police & Fire Games.

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Jun
17
to Jun 18

Peer Support Certification Class - Part II

West Metro Fire Rescue has rescheduled the Peer Support Certification Class. The new dates for Part I are May 19th & 20th, and Part II on June 17th & 18th.

Registration Links:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1320077500339?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1320551959459?aff=oddtdtcreator

Through this class, attendees will learn how to use their lived experience with mental health to support their peers. In addition to learning basic skills, attendees will also be taught the fundamentals of wellness, recovery, trauma, substance use, advocacy and finding resources for their agency. Additionally attendees will learn how to support their peers through critical incidents.

Emily Johnson is the instructor and West Metro’s Mental Health Coordinator. She not only has lived experience as the spouse of a responder, but has worked alongside Public Safety since 2018. Throughout her time, she has taught more than a dozen Peer Support classes in the state of Colorado and functioned as Clinical Oversight for multiple agencies Peer Support Teams in her previous role.

Colorado agencies are eligible for reimbursement through the Colorado Firefighter Behavioral Health Trust.  

Please reach out to Chief Metz with any questions.

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May
28

Mission First – People Always – Fire Officer Expectations (virtual)

Mission First – People Always – Fire Officer Expectations

This session will be led by Randy Royal, Fire Chief of the Colorado Springs Fire Department. It will provide a presentation on the culture of “Mission First/People Always” and the importance of Fire Officer Expectations within a fire department. The who, what, when, and how of providing specific and meaningful expectations that align with the department’s mission, values, and goals. The importance of these guidelines and their impact on providing members with focus and purpose will be discussed throughout.

This session will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28th. Click on the link below to register. Remember that registrations do not carry over from one session to another, so you will have to register for each session separately.

Click Here to Register for the May 28th Session

All Colorado Fire Leadership Series Sessions are free to register and attend, so don’t forget to forward to any current or aspiring fire leaders you know.

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May
19
to May 20

Peer Support Certification Class

West Metro Fire Rescue has rescheduled the Peer Support Certification Class. The new dates for Part I are May 19th & 20th, and Part II on June 17th & 18th.

Registration Links:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1320077500339?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1320551959459?aff=oddtdtcreator

Through this class, attendees will learn how to use their lived experience with mental health to support their peers. In addition to learning basic skills, attendees will also be taught the fundamentals of wellness, recovery, trauma, substance use, advocacy and finding resources for their agency. Additionally attendees will learn how to support their peers through critical incidents.

Emily Johnson is the instructor and West Metro’s Mental Health Coordinator. She not only has lived experience as the spouse of a responder, but has worked alongside Public Safety since 2018. Throughout her time, she has taught more than a dozen Peer Support classes in the state of Colorado and functioned as Clinical Oversight for multiple agencies Peer Support Teams in her previous role.

Colorado agencies are eligible for reimbursement through the Colorado Firefighter Behavioral Health Trust.  

Please reach out to Chief Metz with any questions.

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May
15

Public Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supplemental Payment Stakeholder Meeting

The May 2025 Public Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supplemental Payment Stakeholder Meeting has been scheduled for May 15, 2025. Please submit any topic suggestions you would like to see on the agenda to the EMS Mailbox by April 7th. Meeting information is as follows:

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Via Zoom - Registration Link

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking the above registration link.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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May
1

CSFC 2025 Legislative Update Bi-Monthly Calls

The bi-weekly legislative calls are an opportunity to hear about and discuss current legislative issues impacting the fire service. Click the link below to register for your own unique Zoom link to participate. You only have to sign up once and then you can easily add all the meeting dates to your calendar. We look forward to your participation in these important discussions.

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Apr
23

Mission Command in the Firehouse – How Intent-Based Leadership Builds Adaptability, Accountability, and Trust - Free Session

Mission Command in the Firehouse – How Intent-Based Leadership Builds Adaptability, Accountability, and Trust 

This session will be led by Eric Savickas, Lieutenant Colonel (US Army, Ret.) and Founder and Principal Leadership Coach of Convergent Impact, which provides military-inspired leadership training to those in the fire service working to make a difference each day. 

This session will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23rd. Click on the link below to register. Remember that registrations do not carry over from one session to another, so you will have to register for each session separately.

Click Here to Register for the April 23rd Session

All Colorado Fire Leadership Series Sessions are free to register and attend, so don’t forget to forward to any current or aspiring fire leaders you know.

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Apr
17

CSFC 2025 Legislative Update Bi-Monthly Calls

The bi-weekly legislative calls are an opportunity to hear about and discuss current legislative issues impacting the fire service. Click the link below to register for your own unique Zoom link to participate. You only have to sign up once and then you can easily add all the meeting dates to your calendar. We look forward to your participation in these important discussions.

Register now.

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Apr
9

Orientation for the 2025 Fire Year

Who: PAOs, PIOs, Liaison Officers and trainees in these areas within the Rocky Mountain Region

What: Orientation to the 2025 Fire Year (see agenda)

Where: A virtual option is available as is the opportunity for local resources to attend at RMACC. Please RSVP to Travis.Hartsburg@usda.gov (travel reimbursement is not provided)

When: Thursday, April 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. MDT

Goal: Share information with PIO/PAO and LOFR resources prior to fire activity.

Meeting link: Join the meeting now
Teams Meeting Information: Meeting ID: 221 164 796 853 Passcode: NH63Jv6q

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Apr
3

CSFC 2025 Legislative Update Bi-Monthly Calls

The bi-weekly legislative calls are an opportunity to hear about and discuss current legislative issues impacting the fire service. Click the link below to register for your own unique Zoom link to participate. You only have to sign up once and then you can easily add all the meeting dates to your calendar. We look forward to your participation in these important discussions.

Register now.

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Mar
20

CSFC 2025 Legislative Update Bi-Monthly Calls

The bi-weekly legislative calls are an opportunity to hear about and discuss current legislative issues impacting the fire service. Click the link below to register for your own unique Zoom link to participate. You only have to sign up once and then you can easily add all the meeting dates to your calendar. We look forward to your participation in these important discussions.

Register now.

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Mar
6

CSFC 2025 Legislative Update Bi-Monthly Calls

The bi-weekly legislative calls are an opportunity to hear about and discuss current legislative issues impacting the fire service. Click the link below to register for your own unique Zoom link to participate. You only have to sign up once and then you can easily add all the meeting dates to your calendar. We look forward to your participation in these important discussions.

Register now.

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