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.

REGISTER NOW - Thursday, February 13, 2025
1:30 – 4:30 pm – Critical Issues Briefing, The Art Hotel Denver
5:00 – 7:00 pm – Colorado Fire Service Legislative Reception, Stoney’s Bar & Grill

Critical Issues Briefing Agenda:

1:30pm – 1:40pm
Welcome and Introductions 

1:40pm – 2:15pm
Blazing Trails for Fire District Sales Tax – Chiefs Panel Discussion
Chief Andrew York, Cimarron Hills FPD; Chief Karl Bauer, Eagle River FPD; Battalion Chief Rick Spencer, Cortez FPD; moderated by Chief Ken Watkins, Executive Director, CSFC

2:15pm – 2:45pm
CSFD Whole Blood Program: Updates and “Sticking Points”
Randy Royal, Fire Chief and Jayme McConnellogue, Deputy Chief, Colorado Springs Fire Department

2:45pm – 3:15pm
Update on the WUI Code process
Carrie Larsen, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control

3:15pm – 3:30pm
Updates on the Single Exit-Stairway Multi-Family Structure
Stephen Parker, Fire Marshal, Arvada Fire Protection District

3:30pm – 4:00pm
Is Insurance the “Casualty” in a Casualty?
Mark Novak, Fire Chief, Vail Fire and Emergency Services 

4:00pm – 4:30pm
“Boots on the Ground” Update Directly from the California Wildfires 
Vaughn Jones, Chief, Wildland Fire Management Section, DFPC and Paul Duarte, Deputy Chief, Wildland Fire Management Section, DFPC

4:30pm
Adjourn

5:00pm
Legislative Reception at Stoney’s Bar and Grill