Steve Iacino

The agenda includes a presentation of the fiscal year 2025 financial audit by The Adams Group, LLC, along with various legal, executive, and board reports, including updates on legislation, program budgets, and GFOA designation. Board action items include the acceptance and approval of the third-party independent annual comprehensive financial report and the financial statements for the year ended 2025, as well as the consideration of a water utility easement agreement between the District and the Central Weld County Water District for a maintenance and training facility.

This document presents the Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and Standards of Cover (SOC) for the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, evaluating risks from natural and man-made sources within the Towns of Frederick and Firestone, Colorado. It outlines how the District identifies, defines, and quantifies community hazards and details its preparation and response strategies to these risks, aiming to maintain or enhance response capabilities. Key elements include a thorough risk assessment, defined levels of service, analysis of current response performance, and established resource allocation standards for an Effective Response Force. The document is designed to drive data-driven decision-making for risk mitigation and continuous improvement in emergency service delivery, encompassing fire, medical, special operations, hazardous materials, and wildland response.

The board meeting agenda includes legal and executive reports, public relations updates, and financial report confirmations. New business items involve revising job descriptions for emergency management roles, adopting resolutions for updated International Fire Code and Wildfire Resiliency Code, and approving agreements for construction and design work related to Fire Station No. 3 and Fire Station No. 6. Additionally, the board will convene an executive session to discuss legal claims, the Fire Chief's sabbatical plans, and property interest matters.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, including an addition from Administration. A continued public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget was held, noting that no public comments were received after publication. Key discussions included the Attorney's report, which covered adopting the 2024 International Fire Code and 2025 Wildfire Resiliency Code in coordination with the Town of Frederick, and legal advisements on agenda posting requirements. The Fire Chief's report detailed activities such as meeting with developers regarding Fire Station 6 design, presenting on legislative sessions, and researching the potential for a later shift start time to support firefighter health. The Planning Section provided updates on capital facilities, including ongoing work on the fleet maintenance building and Fire Station 6 design, and reported tracking 66 commercial projects and 28 residential developments. Operations detailed succession planning activities, collaboration on dispatching systems, and transitioning to the NERIS records management system. The Finance Section reported on banking activities, reserve account balances totaling over $31 million, and budget vs. actual reports for 2025, alongside EMS billing summaries and recent grant awards. Public Relations reported on emergency call metrics for November 2025, mutual/automatic aid activity, and accreditation efforts related to NERIS transition. Human Resources confirmed the closure of 2026 health insurance enrollment and announced the internal posting for the Deputy Chief position. The Emergency Management Director reported on a Community Resilience Workshop and the status of the Weld County emergency notification system outage. New business involved the Board approving revised job descriptions for Battalion Chief, Shift Captain, and Lieutenant; adopting the January 1, 2026, Member Handbook; approving resolutions for the 2026 Budget adoption, fee schedules, and grant application authorization; and adopting Resolution 2025-11 for the Fire and Wildfire Resiliency Codes.

The 2021-2026 Strategic Plan for the Frederick-Firestone Fire District is a community-driven roadmap designed to enhance and solidify services, ensuring accountability and transparency. It is structured around six strategic initiatives: External Relationships, Community Engagement, Career Development, Capital Assets, Health and Wellness, and Staffing. The plan aims to achieve a future state of excellence by focusing on innovative capital infrastructure management, developing a well-trained and diverse workforce with an emphasis on career development and member wellness, fostering community outreach, strengthening partnerships, and pursuing international accreditation to better serve the community.