Colorado Fire Leadership Series
Mark Your Calendars!
In partnership with Applied Leadership Partners and Google, Elizabeth Fire Rescue and the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation is pleased to be hosting the Colorado Fire Leadership Series in the format of monthly online training modules.
2025 Session Schedule
Next Session Date: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
- January 22nd: "Chaos to Calm: A Hostage Negotiator's Insights for Managing Conflict and Aggression," presented by Jeffrey Owens, former police hostage negotiator and Certified Threat Manager
- February 26th: "Administrative 360: Bridging Operational Expertise and Strategic Leadership," presented by Fire Chief Alec Oughton, Aurora Fire Rescue
- March 26th: "You Are More Than Your Rank," presented by Assistant Chief Mike Scott, Grand Fire Protection District No. 1
- April 23rd: "Mission Command in the Firehouse - How Intent-Based Leadership Builds Adaptability, Accountability, and Trust," presented by Eric Savickas, Lieutenant Colonel (US Army, Ret.) and Founder and Principal Leadership Coach of Convergent Impact
- May 28th: "Mission First-People Always--Fire Officer Expectations," presented by Fire Chief Randy Royal, Colorado Springs Fire Department
June 25th: "Extraordinary Fire Leadership," presented by Fire Leadership Coach James Rowan, Grow Your Captains - July 23rd: "Views from the Corner Office - Challenges and Opportunities for Today's Fire Chief," presented by Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority
- August 20th: "Decoding Disruptions," presented by Applied Leadership Partners
- September 24th: TBA
- October 29th: TBA
- November 26th: TBA
These free online leadership training modules are available to any current or aspiring Colorado fire officer or leader.
Previous Session Recordings
No sessions were recorded prior to the Aug. 28th, 2024, session.
Retention & Recruitment - Real Problems & Real Solutions
Date: Aug. 28th, 2024
Speakers: Fire Chief Charles Balke of Palisade Fire Department, Deputy Chief Jayme McConnellogue of Colorado Springs Fire Department, Division Chief Kris Kazian of Evergreen Fire Rescue, Fire Chief Brad White of Grand Fire Protection District, Fire Chief Mark Novak of Vail Fire and Emergency Services, and Fire Chief TJ Steck of Elizabeth Fire Protection District
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Don't Be Limited by Limited Staff: Fire Attack in Single Family Dwellings
Date: Sept. 25th, 2024
Speakers: Battalion Chief David Wolf of Golden Fire Department and Assistant Chief Chris Byrne of Manitou Springs Fire Department
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The Leadership Journey: Charting Your Course
Date: Oct. 30th, 2024
Speaker: Assistant Fire Chief Greg Ward of Loveland Fire Rescue Authority
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Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success
Date: Nov. 27th, 2024
Speaker: Mary Kelly, Navy Commander, author, and motivational speaker
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Chaos to Calm: A Hostage Negotiator's Insights for Managing Conflict and Aggression
Date: Jan. 22nd, 2025
Speaker: Jeffrey Owens, former Hostage Negotiator and professional speaker
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Administrative 360: Bridging Operational Expertise and Strategic Leadership
Date: Feb. 26th, 2025
Speaker: Fire Chief Alec Oughton of Aurora Fire Rescue
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You Are More Than Your Rank
Date: Mar. 26th, 2025
Speaker: Assistant Chief Mike Scott of Grand Fire Protection District No. 1
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Mission Command in the Firehouse - How Intent-Based Leadership Builds Adaptability, Accountability, and Trust
Date: Apr. 23rd, 2025
Speaker: Eric Savickas, Leadership Coach
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Mission First-People Always--Fire Officer Expectations
Date: May 28th, 2025
Speaker: Fire Chief Randy Royal of Colorado Springs Fire Department
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Extraordinary Fire Leadership
Date: June 25th, 2025
Speaker: James Rowan, Fire Leadership Coach
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Views from the Corner Office - Challenges and Opportunities for Today's Fire Chief
Date: July 23rd, 2025
Speaker: Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach of Loveland Fire Rescue Authority
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