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Fire Service Training and Certification Advisory Board

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.

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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
Fire Service Training and Certification Advisory Board Members
AppointeePositionRepresenting Area
John BennettFire Chief or Training Officer/Volunteer Fire Dept., and county with population less than 15,000 residentsTelluride
Gregory WardLocal law enforcementLoveland
James KlugFixed facility dealing with hazardous materialsGreeley
Kevin Milan, PhDA person experienced in the transportation industryGolden
VacantProperty and casualty insurance industry,Centennial
Kristalyn OlmeFire Chief or Training Officer/Volunteer Fire Dept., and county with population less than 15,000 residentsArvada
Joel HagerFire Training Officers AssnGolden
VacantProfessional Firefighters Assn. (AFLCIO)Arvada
Phillip TiffanyState Fire Fighters Assn., community with population 
less than 15,000 residents,
Fort Lupton
Gustave HendricksColorado State Fire Chiefs AssnFruita
Perry OteroHazardous materials responder team leadConifer

 

Ex-officio Non-Voting Fire Service Training and Certification Advisory Board Members
Ex-officio Non-Voting MembersPositions 
Gary GulaCommunity College and Occupational Education System, or designee 
John HuckColorado State Patrol 
VacantColorado Department of Public Health and Environment designee 
Upcoming Meeting Information: 

Agenda for Meeting will be posted week before meeting.

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 cdps_dfpc_pio@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

Meeting summary and notes will be added here when available. 

Contact

For all inquiries, please email lisa.pine@state.co.us.