Purpose
This subcommittee will focus 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 will review the current emergency fire fund (EFF) program and provide recommendations to make it more inclusive of counties throughout the state.
Upcoming Meetings
TBD
Via Zoom - Please email fire_commission@state.co.us if you would like the login information.
Previous Meeting Notes
November 6, 2019
January 6, 2020
February 12, 2020
June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020
September 15, 2020
October 30, 2020
December 7, 2020
February 1, 2021
June 29, 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