Partnerships

Progress on Partnerships
Date: Jan 1, 0001

Key Focus Area:
Partnerships 41% 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 63% progress

Lead: Mike Dell'Orfano

Latest Comment: Presentations: 4 sq mi
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
Develop presentation for revenue/strategic plan highlights 8/31/2026 High In Progress
Provide overview to stakeholders 12/31/2026 High In Progress

SMART Objective:
Enhance partnerships with government agencies 50% progress

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

Lead: Mike Dell'Orfano

Latest Comment: 2026 State industry organizations: SDA, CSFC, CPFF, CML, CCI, FMAC
Action Step Deadline Status
Annually meet with at least three partner building departments to strengthen coordination on development and code issues 12/31/2026 In Progress
Strategic memberships and participation in chambers of commerce and economic development organizations and government partnerships 12/31/2026 Complete
Strategic membership and participation in state industry representative organizations 12/31/2026 In Progress
Attend all states-of-the-cities and chamber annual events - 2026 12/31/2026 In Progress
Enhance periodic data and service information provided to agencies 12/31/2026 In Progress
Improve collaboration with DA's, law enforcement, and city attorneys to streamline code enforcement and fire investigations 12/31/2027 In Progress
Conduct judicial outreach meetings with municipal and county courts for alignment on legal and compliance processes 12/31/2027 In Progress
Provide update to all cities at least once every 2 years 12/31/2030 Not Yet Started

SMART Objective:
Enhance partnerships with community organizations 33% progress

Lead: Kristin Eckmann

Latest Comment: None
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 Not Yet Started
Re-evaluate our partnership parameters with the safety foundation bi annually 12/31/2028 In Progress

SMART Objective:
Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies on a regional level 67% progress

Lead: Daniel Stutz

Latest Comment: This is an every five (5) year project. It will be completed in 2026.
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 10/1/2026 In Progress
Participate in the Jefferson County Hazard Mitigation Plan development 12/31/2026 In Progress

SMART Objective:
Improve 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
Refine special teams response models with external departments 12/29/2027 In Progress
Improve the management of IGA's and related policies 12/31/2027 In Progress

SMART Objective:
Expand emerging hazards collaboration 38% progress

Lead: Scott Richardson

Latest Comment: None
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
Emergency management partners 12/31/2028 Not Yet Started

SMART Objective:
Improve connectivity with state and national representatives 50% 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 In Progress

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: None
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