Colorado Fire Commission
In 2019, Senate Bill 19-040 established the Colorado Fire Commission, a diverse group of stakeholders across the state that studies and develops recommendations to address issues faced by the Colorado Fire Service.
The Commission’s purpose is to improve public safety through an integrated statewide process focused on the fire service's capacity to conduct fire management and use, preparedness, prevention, and response activities. The Commission works to safeguard lives, property, and natural resources, and to increase community resiliency.
The full Commission meets every three months, but its subcommittees meet more frequently depending on the pace and nature of their projects. Active subcommittees include Prescribed Fire, Insurance, Power Grid & Utilities, COFIRE, State Fire Marshal's Office (OSFM), and Forest Improvmement District (FID).
Upcoming Subcommittee Meetings
All meetings of the Colorado Fire Commission are open to the public.
| Subcommittee | Date/Time | Zoom Link | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Fire - Strategy P2 Task Force | 17 February, 2026, 9:00 am to 10:00 am | P2 Task Force Meeting | none | none |
| Forest Improvement Districts | 17 February, 2026, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Forest Improvement Districts Meeting | 810 8029 0998 | 096640 |
| Power Grid and Utilities | 17 February, 2026, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Power Grid and Utilities Meeting | 815 4113 1038 | 691667 |
| Prescribed Fire - Strategy T1 Task Force | 19 February, 2026, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | T1 Task Force Meeting | 847 9592 3352 | 226342 |
| Prescribed Fire | 26 February, 2026, 9:00 to 10:30 am | Prescribed Fire Meeting | 917 0743 6649 | banAp7 |
| CO FIRE | 9 March, 2026, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | CO FIRE Meeting | 947 3664 4971 | s197dS |
| State Fire Marshal's Office (OSFM) | 19 March, 2026, 9:00 am to 10:30 am | OSFM Meeting | 898 8936 0429 | 907969 |
Next Quarterly Meeting
| Meeting Name | Date/Time | Address | Zoom Link | Meeting ID | Passcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Meeting | Larimer County Sheriff's Office, 2501 Midpoint Dr Fort Collins, CO 80525 | Quarterly Meeting | 975 7689 1483 | qAKEz5 |
Past Meetings
Guiding Principles
- Public safety is paramount in our thoughts.
- We are inclusive of all represented perspectives and areas of expertise, and we commit to nonpartisanship.
- We question our assumptions, maintain respect for differences, and work towards common goals to meet the Commission's mandate.
- We seek outside help in areas where we lack knowledge.
- We strive to be innovative in our approach to complex fire issues.
- To the best of our ability, our decisions are straightforward and timely.
- Our decisions are guided by scientific data and are aimed at improving fire programs in the state.