Critical Issues Briefings

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.

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February 2, 2026 - One Day, Two Events
Colorado Critical Issues Briefing & Legislative Reception
Critical Issues Briefing - The Art Hotel Denver - 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Legislative Reception - Stoney’s Bar & Grill - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Topics Include:

  • Federal Firefighting Forces - Together Under One Roof? - Chief Mark Novak, Vail Fire and Emergency Services and Director Mike Morgan, Division of Fire Prevention and Control

  • Marijuana Use Policy - Coming to a Fire Department Near You - Chief Desmond Fulton, Denver Fire Department

  • Lithium-ion Fires: What We Know, What We Are Learning, What We Need - Division Chief Scott Richardson, South Metro Fire Rescue

  • Line of Duty Funeral - Are You Prepared? - Rachael Nelson, Colorado LAST and NFFF Teams

  • State Fire Chief Associations - Networking and Learning - Ken Watkins, CSFC

  • Xcel Energy: Wildfire Mitigation for our Colorado Communities” - Tiernan Doyle and Lyle Moore, Xcel Energy Community Resilience Managers 

Full agenda and presenters to come.

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