Upcoming Events
Chaos to Calm: A Hostage Negotiators Insights for Managing Conflict and Aggression
Chaos to Calm: A Hostage Negotiators Insights for Managing Conflict and Aggression
In the high-stakes world of hostage negotiation, the ability to influence others to move from conflict to cooperation is crucial. For firefighters and first responders this skill is equally essential, whether de-escalating tensions at response scenes or managing confrontations among colleagues in high-pressure workplaces. When anger, frustration, or hostility arise situations can quickly escalate, leading to costly and dangerous disruptions, legal liabilities, and even violence if not handled effectively.
In this dynamic session, Jeffrey Owens, a former police hostage negotiator and Certified Threat Manager, shares decades of expertise to address the pressing issue of effectively dealing with interpersonal conflict and aggression. Through real-life scenarios and proven techniques, Jeff equips participants with actionable tools to:
Prevent escalation by recognizing early warning signs of disruptive behavior.
Effectively manage aggression with confidence and professionalism.
Foster cooperation to create safer, more productive environments.
Equip yourself with the tools to manage situations from chaos to calm and safeguard yourself, the well-being of your team, and the community you serve.
This session will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22nd, and will be led by former hostage negotiator, leadership advisor, and human interaction expert Jeffrey Owens. Click on the link below to register:
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.
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.
Critical Issues Briefing & Legislative Reception
The February Critical Issues Briefing is a great opportunity to learn and connect in person.
Following the Critical Issues Briefing will be the Annual CSFC/CPFF Legislative Reception to be held at Stoney’s Bar and Grill
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.
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.
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.
The program will be available in Spring 2025, check back for more details at www.fireleadershipchallenge.org.
Missouri Valley Division of IAFC
Meeting is via Zoom, the second Friday of every month.
Free Online Training
In partnership with Applied Leadership Partners and Google, Elizabeth Fire Rescue and the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation is pleased to be hosting the Colorado Fire Leadership Series in the format of monthly online training modules.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Pikes Peak Fire Chiefs Council
The meetings will be the 4th Monday at 1730. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Andrew York
Fire Chief, Cimarron Hills Fire Protection District President, Pikes Peak Fire Chiefs Council
Cell: 719-437-0668
Missouri Valley Division of IAFC
Meeting is via Zoom, the second Friday of every month.
Free Online Training: The Leadership Journey: Charting Your Course
In partnership with Applied Leadership Partners and Google, Elizabeth Fire Rescue and the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation is pleased to be hosting the Colorado Fire Leadership Series in the format of monthly online training modules.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Pikes Peak Fire Chiefs Council
The meetings will be the 4th Monday at 1730. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Andrew York
Fire Chief, Cimarron Hills Fire Protection District President, Pikes Peak Fire Chiefs Council
Cell: 719-437-0668
CO Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Meetings take place at West Metro Fire Administration Building located at 433 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood CO 80226. All meetings begin at 12:00 noon.
Rocky Mountain Accreditation and Professional Credentialing Consortium
Rocky Mountain Accreditation and Professional Credentialing Consortium (RMAPCC)
4th quarter- Fire Leadership Challenge (Keystone, CO)
Tuesday, October 22nd, TBD
The Fire Leadership Challenge
The Fire Leadership Challenge brings leadership education to the Colorado Fire Service and beyond. This conference is hosted by Colorado State Fire Chiefs (CSFC) in conjunction with Colorado Professional Fire Fighters (CPFF) and Colorado’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC). The program features the IAFC’s Officer Development Program and FMAC’s Fire Marshal Symposium. Plus, over 100 exhibitors and endless networking opportunities. Registration for will open in Spring of 2024.
FMAC Annual Business Meeting
Annual Meeting to be held at The Fire Leadership Challenge at the Keystone Lodge. Exact date and time subject to change
Colorado Fire Commission
The October Meeting will be held in Keystone, CO in conjunction with The Fire Leadership Challenge.
DFPC’s Open House and Media Day
DFPC’s Open House and Media Day Open House & Media Day
Friday October 11, 2024 • 10 a.m. to Noon • DFPC Broomfield Hangar
10900 W. 120th Ave. Unit C, Broomfield, CO 80021
FIREHAWK®: Discover the capabilities of DFPC's newest advanced aircraft specially designed for critical wildland fire suppression.
Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA): Take a closer look at how the MMA are used to detect new fires when they are small and provide near real-time intelligence and mapping on established fires.
Colorado Team Awareness Kit (COTAK™™): Learn about a new real-time, location-based app that provides Colorado emergency responders with up-to-the-second location information to enhance communication, situational awareness, and safety.
Please RSVP by Friday October 4, 2024
eric.hurst@state.co.us
Missouri Valley Division of IAFC
Meeting is via Zoom, the second Friday of every month.
Texas Hold 'Em
Friends of Fairmount is conducting a Poker tournament fundraiser. Check out the flyer for more details.
Ride to Prevent Suicide
WE INVITE YOU TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF AN EMERGENCY RESPONDER! JOIN ROCKY MOUNTAIN POLICE & FIRE CHAPLAINS AS WE “RIDE TO PREVENT SUICIDE.”
Free Online Training: Don't Be Limited by Limited Staff
In partnership with Applied Leadership Partners and Google, Elizabeth Fire Rescue and the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation is pleased to be hosting the Colorado Fire Leadership Series in the format of monthly online training modules.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Pikes Peak Fire Chiefs Council
The meetings will be the 4th Monday at 1730. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Andrew York
Fire Chief, Cimarron Hills Fire Protection District President, Pikes Peak Fire Chiefs Council
Cell: 719-437-0668
Missouri Valley Division of IAFC
Meeting is via Zoom, the second Friday of every month.
SDA Annual Conference
The Special District Association of Colorado will hold their Annual Conference in Keystone. Visit https://www.sdaco.org for more details.
Fall Fire Academy NFA Weekend
Denver Tech Center - Greenwood Village
Best Practices in Community Risk Reduction
Preparation for Initial Company Operations
Fire Investigation: First Responders
COTC Chief Officer Training Course: Operations I
Fire Inspector I
Fire Officer III
Pikes Peak Fire Chiefs Council
The meetings will be the 4th Monday at 1730. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Andrew York
Fire Chief, Cimarron Hills Fire Protection District President, Pikes Peak Fire Chiefs Council
Cell: 719-437-0668
CO Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Meetings take place at West Metro Fire Administration Building located at 433 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood CO 80226. All meetings begin at 12:00 noon.
Colorado Emergency Vehicle Technician Academy
Check the the Co Fire Mechanics Association website for more details.