The “Voluntary Certification Program for Fire Fighters” began on June 21, 1979, when House Bill 1243 was signed into law. The general purpose of the certification program is to measure the level of knowledge, skills and abilities possessed by firefighters and first responders and to attest that these individuals meet nationally recognized standards. These competency-based standards permit evaluation of training programs and promotes uniformity in firefighter and first responder training.
- About
The Colorado Firefighter Certification Program is a voluntary program, meaning that there is no statutory
requirement that firefighters become certified. The certification program establishes a means to judge the
proficiency of firefighters and first responders, irrespective of their department affiliation and regardless of
whether they are paid or volunteer.- Board Members
Appointee
Position
Representing Area
John Bennett
Fire Chief or Training Officer/Volunteer Fire Dept.,
and county with population less than 15,000 residents
Telluride
Gregory Ward
Local law enforcement
Loveland
James Klug
Fixed facility dealing with hazardous materials
Greeley
Kevin Milan, PhD
A person experienced in the transportation industry
Golden
Vicki Sullivan
Property and casualty insurance industry,
Centennial
Kristalyn Olme
Fire Chief or Training Officer /Volunteer Fire Dept., and county with population less than 15,000 residents
Arvada
Joel Hager
Fire Training Officers Assn
Golden
Daniel Pfannenstiel
Professional Firefighters Assn. (AFLCIO)
Arvada
Phillip Tiffany
State Fire Fighters Assn., community with population
less than 15,000 residents,
Fort Lupton
Gustave Hendricks
Colorado State Fire Chiefs Assn
Fruita
Perry Otero
Hazardous materials responder team lead
Conifer
Ex-officio Non-Voting Members
Positions
John McDougall
Community College and Occupational Education System, or designee
John Huck
Colorado State Patrol
Vacant
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment designee
- Upcoming Meeting Information
Loveland FRA, Station 10 4301 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO 80534
Thursday, May 9 2024, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83964755240?pwd= RHNjUGZKUXdPNnBJcGFqd1dyWlNIUT 09
Meeting ID: 839 6475 5240
Passcode: p8RH2C
Agenda for Meeting will be posted week before meeting.
Upcoming Board Meetings:
15 August 2024- TBA
21 November 2024- TBA
All meetings are held the 3rd Thursdays on a quarterly basis. Meeting times are from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, unless noted.
DFPC is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. As part of this commitment, DFPC will ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to enable all people to engage fully in our trainings, meetings and events.To request accommodations, please contact caley.pruitt@state.co.us ASAP. Please make sure also to let us know if you need any of the materials in an alternative format.
- Meeting Summary and Notes
- Contact
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