1. Sales Tax with ballot issue 6A. These funds will help address $12 million in capital needs over the next 5 years, including the creation of an additional 15 positions which will help improve response times and the services we provide to our community.
2. Continued legislative efforts to protect special districts.
3. Two new directors were elected to the district Board.

1. Purchased reserve ambulance 1382, which is serving as frontline until the new 1381 arrives in Spring 2026.
2. Finalized specifications and processed orders for a new Type 3 Engine and custom ambulance for delivery in 2026.
3. Placed a new Tahoe in service for the EMS Supervisor.

1. 4 sets of body armor were donated by Shield 616
2. Instructed CPR classes to community members
3. Presented a 911 Hero Award to an 11-year-old for helping save his mother’s life
4. Partnered with El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for the BlueEnvelope Program

1. Finalized the design and bid process for Station 2
2. Started construction of Station 2

1. Conducted 68 plan reviews
2. Conducted 33 facility final inspections
3. Conducted 31 business fire inspections
4. Conducted 26 facility fire drills
5. 140+ hours of community events with over 25,000 people contacted
6. Streamlined inspections and plan review processes
7. Updated fee schedule

1. Hired new Executive Assistant Nikki Frailey

Personnel certifications:
a.  Firefighter 1:  2 personnel
b.  Firefighter 2:  1 person
c. HazMat Ops: 3 personnel
d. Driver Pumper: 1 person
e. Driver Aerial: 2 personnel
f. Fire Officer 2: 1 person
g. Fire Inspector 1: 1 person
h. Fire Inspector 2: 1 person
i. Fire Instructor 2: 1 person
j. EMT Basic: 1 person
k. Qualified Relief Officer: 2 personnel
k. Qualified Relief Officer: 2 personnel

Attended the following wildland classes:
a.  L-180
b.  L-280
c.  S-131
d.  S-200
e.  S-211
f.   S-219
g.  S-230
h.  S-231
i.   S-270
j.   S-290
 

Conferences Attended:
a.  EMS World
b.  EMS Conference in Keystone, CO
c.  Fire Rescue International
d.  Colorado State Fire Chiefs Conference
e.  Special Districts Association Conference
f.   Science to Station
 

Additional Trainings:
a.  Fire Department Training Network
b.  Chief Officer Training Course
c.  Executive Fire Officer
d.  Extrication Chop Shop
e.  Certified Peer Supporter
f.   Car Seat Technician
 

Wildland Qualifications:
a.  Qualified 1 to Taskforce Leader
b.  Qualified 2 to Engine Boss
 

Other:
a.   Chief York was redesignated as Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)

b.   Chief York completed the distinguished Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program through the National Fire Academy.

c.   Through coordination and partnership with our general contractor for the Valley Street project, CHFD was able to conduct training in the building before and during the demo process. This training included unannounced structure fire drills for our personnel, search training, and training on cutting garage doors. We cannot overstate the value in this opportunity and the confidence gained by our personnel to conduct quality training drills.

d.  In partnership with Horizon Middle School and School District 49, CHFD was able to conduct valuable training in a building slotted for demolition. CHFD conducted hoseline, search, and vertical ventilation training. Firefighters gained valuable experience conducting wall breaches for downed firefighter drills and firefighter rescue scenarios. CHFD was able to extend training invitations to Falcon Fire Department and Fort Carson Fire Department to participate in this great training opportunity.

1. Colorado – 70 days
2. California – 157 days
3. Texas – 32 days
4. Minnesota – 7 days

               TOTAL: 266 days