Partnerships

Progress on Partnerships
Date: Jan 1, 0001

Key Focus Area:
Partnerships 42% progress

Budgeted Spending: $6,627 | Actual Spending: $0
Lead: Mike Dell'Orfano
Partnerships at South Metro mean being a trusted resource and a proactive collaborator with a diverse network of partners from local neighborhoods to public, private and non profit organizations and service providers. By aligning with shared goals and our regional stakeholders, we serve as leaders to bridge gaps, solve complex problems and set shared standards for a safer community. Our commitment to these relationships allows us to leverage regional expertise and collective action to achieve outcomes that no single organization could reach alone.
Latest Comment: None

SMART Objective:
Increase awareness of strategic plan through multiple channels 75% progress

Lead: Mike Dell'Orfano

Latest Comment: Need to update "Brought to you by 7A" to be more clear about what 7A is
Action Step Deadline Weight Status
Evaluate strategy w/ Board Community Outreach Committee & Communications Bureau 4/30/2026 Low Complete
Modify website for access to strategic planning documents 7/10/2026 Low Complete
Implement approach for integrating strategic plan into our communications 7/1/2027 Medium In Progress

SMART Objective:
Enhance partnerships with government agencies 55% progress

Budgeted Spending: $6,627 | Actual Spending: $0

Lead: Mike Dell'Orfano

Latest Comment: Operationalize attending all states of the cities and chamber annual events at the end of the year update for 2026
Action Step Deadline Status
Annually meet with at least three partner building departments to strengthen coordination on development and code issues 12/31/2026 Operationalized
Strategic memberships and participation in chambers of commerce and economic development organizations and government partnerships 12/31/2026 Operationalized
Strategic membership and participation in state industry representative organizations 12/31/2026 Operationalized
Attend all states-of-the-cities and chamber annual events 12/31/2026 In Progress
Enhance periodic data and service information provided to agencies 7/1/2027 In Progress
Enhanced liaison strategy 7/1/2027 Not Yet Started
Conduct judicial outreach meetings with municipal and county courts for alignment on legal and compliance processes 12/31/2027 In Progress
Communicate on shared high-level issues with law enforcement on a regular basis 12/31/2027 In Progress
Collaboration with city and county emergency management partners on shared regional issues 12/31/2027 In Progress
Provide update to all cities at least once every 2 years using liaison list 12/31/2030 Not Yet Started

SMART Objective:
Enhance partnerships with community organizations 38% progress

Lead: Kristin Eckmann

Latest Comment: A list exists of hospitals, law enforcement.
Action Step Deadline Status
Improve state highways through CDOT's Adopt-a-Highway program 12/31/2026 In Progress
Create a current status of partnerships and work in progress. 12/31/2026 In Progress
Enhanced liaison strategy. 7/1/2027 Not Yet Started
Re-evaluate our partnership parameters with the safety foundation annually 9/1/2027 In Progress

SMART Objective:
MOVE TO COMM HEALTH: Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies on a regional level 42% progress

Lead: Daniel Stutz

Latest Comment: We believe this SMART Objective can be moved to/combined with Community Health and Safety and does not need to stand alone here
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

SMART Objective:
Enhance regional formal partnerships for collaborative service delivery 50% progress

Lead: Scott Richardson

Latest Comment: Auto aid responses adjusted with WMFR for HazMat and technical rescue incidents versus investigations to not pull resources out of their jurisdiction simply to ran investigation. Chief D has been designated for IGA final approval and signature.
Action Step Deadline Status
Enhance Aurora auto aid agreement 12/31/2026 In Progress
Refine special teams response models with external departments 12/29/2027 In Progress
Improve the management of IGA's 12/31/2027 In Progress

SMART Objective:
Identify emerging hazards and improve collaboration 38% progress

Lead: Scott Richardson

Latest Comment: This objective might move to Community Health and Safety, or maybe be deleted and the Action Steps are combined into a larger issues.
Action Step Deadline Status
Collaborate with CDOT on Lithium Ion (MOU and legislation) 12/31/2026 In Progress
Review our emerging hazards on a national scale 12/31/2026 In Progress
Be a partner in the WICC development for our wildfire strategy 12/29/2027 In Progress
Reviewing community risk assesments 12/31/2028 Not Yet Started

SMART Objective:
Improve connectivity with state and national representatives 67% progress

Lead: Mike Dell'Orfano

Latest Comment: None
Action Step Deadline Status
Outreach to Congressional representatives annually 12/31/2026 In Progress
Outreach to incoming State legislative and administrative representatives 12/31/2026 In Progress
Participate in FMAC, CSFC, SDA legislative activities 5/31/2027 Operationalized

SMART Objective:
Influence policymaking during the Colorado legislative session 20% progress

Lead: Mike Dell'Orfano

Latest Comment: None
Action Step Deadline Status
2026 Session 5/15/2026 Complete
2027 Session 5/31/2027 Not Yet Started
2028 Session 5/31/2028 Not Yet Started
2029 Session 5/31/2029 Not Yet Started
2030 Session 5/31/2030 Not Yet Started

SMART Objective:
Represent partner fire districts in strategic boards/commissions 43% progress

Lead: Mike Dell'Orfano

Latest Comment: 2026: SMFR was not chosen for a board seat on Arapahoe E911 Authority
Action Step Deadline Status
DCCF Board 12/31/2028 In Progress
Castle Pines URA Board 12/31/2028 In Progress
Centennial URA Board 12/31/2028 In Progress
Lone Tree URA Board 12/31/2028 In Progress
Arapahoe E911 12/31/2028 Not Yet Started
Douglas E911 12/31/2028 In Progress
Metro Denver Chiefs 12/31/2028 In Progress

SMART Objective:
Increase involvement in evolving hazards policymaking 50% progress

Lead: Scott Richardson

Latest Comment: This SMART Objective will go away after being moved.
Action Step Deadline Status
Participation in NFPA/FSRI Committees 12/31/2026 In Progress
2026: Provide fire service and industry education on lithium ion batter hazards at CSFC 12/31/2026 In Progress

SMART Objective:
Evolve legislative philosophies 21% progress

Lead: Mike Dell'Orfano

Latest Comment: None
Action Step Deadline Status
Review legislative philosophies document 10/1/2026 Not Yet Started
Improve communication with Local 2086 5/31/2027 In Progress
Improve internal stakeholder awareness 5/31/2027 Not Yet Started
Annually renew relationship with professional lobbyist 2027 5/31/2027 Complete
Annually renew relationship with professional lobbyist 2028 5/31/2028 Not Yet Started
Annually renew relationship with professional lobbyist 2029 5/31/2029 Not Yet Started
Annually renew relationship with professional lobbyist 2030 5/31/2030 Not Yet Started