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Upcoming Meetings
TBD
Via Zoom - Please email fire_commission@state.co.us if you would like the login information.
PURPOSE: This subcommittee will focus on evaluating funding mechanisms for effective response to large fires, with consideration given to appropriate cost-share agreements, financial contributions, mitigation and preparedness, mutual aid participation, and local action plans. In addition, the subcommittee will review the current emergency fire fund (EFF) program and provide recommendations to make it more inclusive of counties throughout the state.
Previous Meetings
From the links below you will be able to access the meeting documents.
Funding Mechanisms for Large Fires
Subcommittee Members
Captain Paul Amundson, Evergreen Fire Chief Bob Baker, South Metro Fire, CFC Member
Erin Claussen, DFPC Branch Chief of Incident Business Pam Feely, West Metro Board, CFC Member
Chief Brita Horn, Rock Creek Fire, CFC Member Sheriff KC Hume, Moffett County, CFC Member
Wildland Fire Management Section Chief Vaughn Jones, DFPC, CFC Member Director Mike Morgan, DFPC, CFC Member
Sheriff Sean Smith , La Plata County, CFC Member, Subcommittee Chair Chief Jess Solze, Hugo Fire
Sarah Thorsteinson, Summit County Realtors, CFC Member Commissioner Ben Tisdel, Ouray County, CFC Member
Rick Wetzel, Timberline Fire Board