By Janet Sellers
On short notice, the Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District (BFFRPD) did not provide a virtual attendance option for the Nov. 15 board meeting. This reporter was unable to attend in person and make a recording.
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For more information, updates, and Zoom meeting joining instructions, see www.bffire.org or contact Administrative Officer Rachel Dunn at 719-495-4300. Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month.
Janet Sellers can be reached at janetsellers@ocn.me.
Other Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District articles
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 4 – 2025 budget approved; mill levy increases; ladder truck/apparatus for sale; overstaffing declared (1/4/2025)
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 2, 6, and 20 – Training officer terminated; firefighters request district merger; 2025 budget proposes mill levy increase (12/5/2024)
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 16 – Deputy Chief resigns; board addresses handling of personnel matters; multiple issues require attention (11/2/2024)
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Sept. 5 and 18 – Interim fire chief on board; live fire training suspended (10/5/2024)
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Aug. 21 – Board action criticized; fire chief contract terminated; second investigation initiated (9/7/2024)
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, July 1, 6, 11 and 17 – Allegations prompt investigation (8/3/2024)
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, June 19 – Impact fee study discussed; additional funding received (7/6/2024)
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 15 – State funds exceed expectations; new bill approves additional revenue sources (6/1/2024)
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, April 13 and April 17 – Board considers policy solutions; discusses long-range planning; approves by-law changes (5/4/2024)
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, March 20 – District to provide clarity (4/6/2024)