The DFPC Resource Branch is comprised of the Resource Mobilization Unit and the Resource Coordination Unit.
The DFPC Resource Mobilization Unit provides a wide range of planning, coordination, programmatic, and administrative functions to support resource mobilization in Colorado. This unit supports field operations, assists with the management of dispatch systems to ensure resource availability, tracks resources, manages qualifications systems for State and local agencies, and provides technical assistance and support to partners and local agencies. The Resource Mobilization Unit is composed of a Unit Chief, a Battalion Chief, five Resource Specialists, six dispatchers, three Lead Dispatchers, and three Deputy Center Managers.
The Resource Coordination Unit was formed to meet Colorado Fire Commission Recommendation 20-01 and State Legislative actions. DFPC was directed to implement mobilization, tracking, and coordination processes and procedures for “Fire Based Resources” to address increasing wildfire and all hazard risks in the State of Colorado. The Resource Coordination Unit is in charge of implementing the Colorado Mutual Aid System (CMAS). Four Resource Coordination Battalion Chiefs representing each DFPC district are in place to facilitate these processes.
- DFPC Resource Mobilization & Coordination 2024 Refresher
DFPC Resource Mobilization & Coordination 2024 Refresher
- Learn more about the Colorado Mutual Aid System (CMAS)
The intent of CMAS as described in Senate Bill 21-166 is to rapidly source and mobilize fire-based resources to an incident where local mutual aid has been exhausted.
The DFPC Resource Mobilization Unit has been created to develop, plan, and implement the CMAS statewide.
Colorado Mutual Aid System (CMAS) Plan
- Contact the DFPC Resource Branch Leadership Team
Resource Coordination Unit
District 1 (NE Colorado)
Resource Coordination Battalion Chief - Peter Henderson (970) 502-7818District 2 (NW Colorado)
Resource Coordination Battalion Chief - Clay Crosswhite (970) 658-6247District 3 (SE Colorado)
Resource Coordination Battalion Chief - Shannon Byerly (719) 221-5456District 4 (SW Colorado)
Resource Coordination Battalion Chief - Jake Schmalz (970) 307-6789Resource Mobilization Unit
Unit Chief - Rose Long
FTC Resource Specialist - Thomas Powers
FTC Resource Specialist - Austin Ashby
GJC Resource Specialist - Jill Cox
PBC Resource Specialist - Savannah Greasby
- Resource Branch / CMAS Newsletters