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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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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Find out more on the Denver Metro Chiefs page.

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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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.

 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.

Find out more on the Denver Metro Chiefs page.

Attend this online session, "Extraordinary Fire Leadership," presented by Fire Leadership Coach James Rowan.

Register online 

LEARN, VENT, SHARE!

IN THIS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION, WE CAN TALK ABOUT ANYTHING RELATED TO RURAL FIRE ISSUES, GET UPDATES AND LEARN WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING TO FIX PROBLEMS IN EASTERN COLORADO.

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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.

Remembrance event to be held on May 17th.

Find out more on the Denver Metro Chiefs page.

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.

Visit the Colorado Critical Issues Briefing page for the complete agenda and registration details.

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.

You’re invited to a Retirement Celebration for Fire Chief Dave Beebe
April 25th 5:30 pm
1380 Horizon Ave. Lafayette, CO
RSVP with number in party to ewible@mvfpd.org

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.

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.

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

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.

Please join us for First Responders Day, March 29th, at Ball Arena when the Colorado Avalanche take on the St. Louis Blues. Join us in celebrating all of our First Responders throughtout the game.

$10 of each ticket purchased will benefit the Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Get your tickets now!

Find out more on the Denver Metro Chiefs page.