Building Wildfire Resilience Across Southern Colorado
Southern Colorado Fire Resilience Partnership exists to connect the dots—between funding and action, planning and implementation, agencies and landowners—so that impacts are amplified and resources are used effectively.
Practical. Local. Collaborative. Action-oriented.
Why Fire Resilience Matters
Southern Colorado faces increasing wildfire risk due to climate conditions, vegetation buildup, and expanding development in fire-prone areas. Proactive, collaborative action is essential to protect lives, property, and landscapes.
On-the-Ground Wildfire Mitigation Expertise
Wildfire home and property risk evaluations in wildland–urban interface communities
Development of site-specific fire mitigation prescriptions for small residential lots and large acreage properties
Fuels mitigation planning and oversight in complex environments, including high-value and high-risk sites
Management of community slash removal and chipping crews and events
Publication of Personal Wildfire Action Plans tailored to community-level risk and preparedness
Formerly certified Firefighter Type II, bringing firsthand understanding of fire behavior, suppression operations, safety protocols, and the realities of working on the fireline
Program Leadership, Grants & Implementation
Award-winning grant writing with successful competitive funding outcomes
End-to-end grant coordination, compliance tracking, reporting, and follow-up
Program and project management from planning through field implementation
Coordination across fire departments, forestry agencies, nonprofits, contractors, and local governments
Proven ability to turn funding and plans into completed mitigation projects
Community Engagement, Education & Collaboration
Organization and facilitation of community wildfire mitigation and home-hardening events
Public education initiatives connecting residents with actionable wildfire resilience resources
Public speaking and presentations for diverse audiences, from homeowners to professional partners
Experience working with and supporting statewide and national wildfire resilience initiatives
A collaborative, community-centered approach that builds trust and long-term resilience
About the Partnership
The Southern Colorado Fire Resilience Partnership is a locally focused effort dedicated to strengthening wildfire resilience across the region. Our work centers on practical action, responsible stewardship, and long-term community benefit.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a landowner, community member, or partner organization, we welcome collaboration and conversation. We welcome the opprotunity to attend your next meeting to see how we can help you achive your fire mitigation goals.
Field Notes
- Updates from ongoing mitigation and stewardship projects
- Lessons learned from working in Southern Colorado’s WUI
- Seasonal guidance for landowners and communities
We share practical insights from the field—what’s working, what we’re learning, and how small, intentional actions can reduce wildfire risk over time.
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