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Background
The recently adopted Strategic Plan calls for the
creation of a Volunteer Chief Officers' Section of
the CSFCA, which would focus on addressing the
unique needs of Chief Officers of volunteer fire and
emergency services organizations.
A committee was
established for the purpose of exploring the
concept, creating the framework for the new section
and developing a strategy for its implementation.
The first meeting of the committee was held on
Saturday, March 24, 2007 in Alamosa. This
meeting resulted in the development of a proposed
mission statement and goals, conceptual
organizational structure, and implementation
strategy. All of which is subject to the
approval of the CSFCA Board of Directors and the
charter members of the new section.
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Proposed Mission
Statement
The mission of the
Volunteer Chief Officers Section of the CSFCA is to
provide information, education, services and
representation to the Chief Officers of volunteer
fire and emergency services organizations in
Colorado to enhance their capability and
professionalism.
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Proposed Goals
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Develop a means to reach out to all fire chiefs of
volunteer fire and emergency services organizations
in Colorado.
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Increase membership and participation in the Colorado State
Fire Chiefs Association by Chief Officers of
volunteer fire and emergency services organizations.
3.
Develop a process to identify and satisfy unmet needs for
information, training and services for Chief
Officers of volunteer fire and emergency services
organizations.
4. Deliver
timely information on critical issues and
educational opportunities to the Chief Officers of
volunteer fire and emergency services organizations
in Colorado.
5. Provide leadership, expertise and direction on issues affecting
volunteer fire and emergency services organizations.
6. Increase active participation on CSFCA committees and task groups by
volunteer chief officers to ensure that the unique
needs of volunteer fire and emergency services
organizations are considered.
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For more information
contact:
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Don Chapman, Chair |
719-580-2201 |
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David DeTray, Vice-Chair |
719-989-0295 |
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Paul Cooke, Executive
Director |
720-874-8116 |
E-Mail |
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Meeting Agendas and
Minutes |
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Date |
Agenda |
Minutes |
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March 24, 2007 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
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June 2, 2007 |
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Minutes |
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Volunteer Chief
Officers Section Bylaws |
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Proposed Bylaws for the
CSFCA
Volunteer Chief Officers Section were adopted at the June 2,
2007 Organizational Meeting held in Glenwood Springs.
These Bylaws must be approved by the CSFCA Board of Directors.
The Proposed Bylaws can be downloaded
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Resources |
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The State
Purchasing Office policy concerning the ability for volunteer
firefighters to purchase tires for their privately-owned
vehicles used in the response to fires in their area can be
found
here.
Volunteer Firefighter - Employment Termination Restricted
Section
31-30-1131, C.R.S.
(1) An
employer shall not terminate an employee who is a volunteer
firefighter and who fails to report to work because the employee
has responded to an emergency summons if the employee provides
the employer with a written statement from the chief of the fire
department that the employee's absence was due to the response.
(2) An
employer may deduct time lost from employment caused by a
response to an emergency summons from the wages of an employee
who is a volunteer firefighter.
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Links |
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CSFCA Combination
Chiefs Section
http://www.colofirechiefs.org/combo.htm |
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Volunteer and Combination Fire Service Issues
http://www.colofirechiefs.org/combo2.htm
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IAFC
Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Website
http://www.vcos.org |
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VFIS Introduces “Managing
Volunteer and Combination Emergency Service Organizations” |
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