Funding Mechanisms for Large Fires

Purpose

This Funding Mechanisms for Large Fires subcommittee focused 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 reviewed the current emergency fire fund (EFF) program and provided recommendations to make it more inclusive of counties throughout the state.

Previous Meeting Notes

6 November, 2019

6 January, 2020

12 February, 2020

11 June, 2020

15 September, 2020

30 October, 2020

7 December, 2020

1 February, 2021

29 June, 2021

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