Fire Instructor of the Year

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2024

The Fire Instructor of the Year Award recognizes excellence in fire service training in the State of Colorado. Any Instructor involved in the training of fire service personnel is eligible. Nominations are due to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 12th, 2024. All nominations must be received by this date. Late, incomplete or illegible applications will not be accepted. Information contained in the application may be reproduced by DFPC. Anonymous applications will not be accepted. 

Please contact DFPC Section Chief Lisa Pine to confirm receipt of your application. This form will  generate and email a copy of your submission upon completion.

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Instructions
Please answer the following questions regarding the nominee. Additional nominations for a candidate should be submitted as individual nominations.

  1. Describe in detail why this nominee should receive this award.
  2. Provide examples of leadership this nominee has demonstrated for other Fire Service Instructors.
  3. Give an example of an innovative process or approach demonstrated by the nominee.
  4. What is this nominee's most significant contribution to fire service training?
  5. Describe if/how this individual has had an impact on fire service locally, regionally, and/or across the State.
  6. Describe if/how this individual has been active with DFPC programs and/or certifications.
  7. Describe if/how this individual has been active the the CFTOA and/or its committees and working groups.
  8. Provide specific examples of additional information in support of your nominee.
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
690 Kipling St, Ste 2000 Lakewood, CO 80215
Ph: 303-239-5879  Fax:303-239-4428



  1. Describe in detail why this nominee should receive this award.
  2. Provide examples of leadership this nominee has demonstrated for other Fire Service Instructors.
  3. Give an example of an innovative process or approach demonstrated by the nominee.
  4. What is this nominee’s most significant contribution to fire service training?
  5. Describe if/how this individual has had an impact on fire service training locally, regionally, and/or across the State.
  6. Describe if/how this individual has been active with DFPC programs and/or certifications.
  7. Describe if/how this individual has been active with the CFTOA and/or its committees and working groups.
  8. Provide specific examples of additional information in support of your nominee

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