Lead: Kristin Eckmann
We are dedicated to saving lives and protecting property with a flexible approach to meeting the needs of our community, understanding that safety is not only calling 911. Through a risk-based approach rooted in data, we prioritize prevention, mitigation, and alternative response models to address both physical and mental health needs. By fostering buy-in, communicating, and educating, we empower our community to take personal responsibility, creating a resilient environment to live, work, learn and play where resources are accessible and risks are identified before they become emergencies.
Lead: Chelsea Molitor
Lead: Chelsea Molitor
| Action Step |
Deadline |
Status |
| Identify seasonal risks and determine appropriate communication channels for 2026 |
12/31/2026 |
Complete |
| Create content for each risk for 2026 |
12/31/2026 |
Complete |
| Disseminate monthly safety messages |
12/31/2026 |
In Progress |
Lead: Daniel Stutz
| Action Step |
Deadline |
Status |
| Participate in the Arapahoe County Hazard Mitigation Plan development |
4/30/2026 |
Complete |
| Participate in the Douglas County Hazard Mitigation Plan development |
12/31/2026 |
In Progress |
| Participate in the Jefferson County Hazard Mitigation Plan development |
12/31/2026 |
In Progress |
| Continue cross collaborate with county plans to evaluate risk assessment and mitigation strategies |
12/31/2026 |
In Progress |
| Collaborate with counties and municipalities on other emergency plans |
12/31/2026 |
Not Yet Started |
| Participate in development of county and municipality development of Community Wildfire Protection Plans |
12/31/2028 |
Not Yet Started |
| Align emergency management efforts internally and externally |
12/31/2028 |
Not Yet Started |
Lead: Daniel Stutz
| Action Step |
Deadline |
Status |
| Assist the Partnerships Team in defining and identifying community partners |
12/31/2027 |
In Progress |
| Assist the Partnerships Team in defining and identifying partner agencies |
12/31/2027 |
In Progress |
| Continue to build relationships established with community partners |
12/31/2028 |
In Progress |
| Continue to build relationships established with partner agencies |
12/31/2028 |
In Progress |
| Support Local Hospital Training and Exercises - Daniel Stutz |
12/31/2028 |
In Progress |
| Establish a re-occurring Law Enforcement touch point with all agencies that operate in SMFR - Daniel Stutz |
12/31/2028 |
In Progress |
Lead: Daniel Stutz
| Action Step |
Deadline |
Status |
| Operationalize the SMFR Incident Support Team |
12/31/2026 |
In Progress |
| Complete Continuity of Operations Plan |
12/31/2027 |
In Progress |
| Enhance collaboration with law enforcement for operations, special events, planning |
12/31/2027 |
In Progress |
Lead: Tyler Everitt
Lead: Tyler Everitt
| Action Step |
Deadline |
Status |
| Evaluate the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code |
1/1/2026 |
Complete |
| Prepare documents for adoption of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code for SMFR, cities, counties |
4/1/2026 |
Complete |
| 2024 Fire Code adoptions within Cities where they are moving to the 2024 I-codes |
7/1/2026 |
Complete |
Lead: Tyler Everitt
| Action Step |
Deadline |
Status |
| Launched NERIS module |
1/31/2026 |
Complete |
| Share cause data with risk reduction for ongoing educational efforts |
12/31/2026 |
In Progress |
| Comply with all statutory requirements for fire investigations |
12/31/2026 |
In Progress |
| Improve the tracking and capturing of fire cause data |
12/31/2026 |
In Progress |
| Assess and continue to participate in NERIS committee to improve fire reporting data |
12/31/2027 |
In Progress |
Lead: Chelsea Molitor
| Action Step |
Deadline |
Status |
| Identify and align risk reduction strategies for older adults |
12/30/2026 |
In Progress |
| Identify and align risk reduction strategies for home fires |
12/30/2026 |
In Progress |
| Identify and align risk reduction strategies for wildfires |
12/30/2026 |
In Progress |
| Identify and align risk reduction strategies for water hazards |
12/30/2026 |
In Progress |
| Identify and align risk reduction strategies for motor vehicles |
12/30/2026 |
In Progress |
| Identify and align risk reduction strategies for school-age children |
12/30/2026 |
In Progress |
| Identify and align risk reduction strategies for lithium ion batteries |
12/30/2026 |
In Progress |
| Reduce risks for water hazards through messaging for 2026 |
12/30/2026 |
Complete |
| Assess and continue to participate in NERIS committee to improve data collection and reporting to drive community messaging |
12/30/2027 |
In Progress |
Lead: Tyler Everitt
| Action Step |
Deadline |
Status |
| Adopt current fire codes in all jurisdictions |
7/4/2026 |
Complete |
| Complete code compliance inspections of 100% of all inspectable occupancies |
12/31/2026 |
In Progress |
| Review all permit applications within 5 business day, 90% of the time |
12/31/2026 |
In Progress |
| Fulfill all inspection requests within one business day |
12/31/2026 |
In Progress |