Recommendations

Developing and Finalizing Recommendations

The Colorado Fire Commission (CFC) develops recommendations to address fire issues in Colorado. Every August an annual report that documents the activities of the CFC and outlines new recommendations (as well as progress on previous recommendations) is created. Subcommittees are formed to focus on one aspect of a fire issue facing the State. These subcommittees develop recommendations through an iterative process. The recommendations are sent to the full CFC once the Subcommittee approves them by a simple majority (51%). All subcommittees are made up of CFC members and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

The members of the CFC represent various stakeholder groups. For example: Colorado State Fire Chiefs, Special Districts Association, County Sheriffs of Colorado, Colorado Professional Firefighters, and more. Prior to a full CFC vote on any recommendation, the members will solicit input from the stakeholder group they represent on the CFC. In order for a recommendation to be adopted, the CFC must approve it with a super majority vote (66%).